President Museveni: Millions of Ugandans Still "Working for the Stomach"

President Yoweri Museveni has stated that millions of Ugandans remain trapped in subsistence farming. He described this as merely "working for the stomach." The admission came despite decades of government programs intended to improve rural incomes and modernize agriculture. Subsistence farming means families grow only enough food to feed themselves. This leaves little surplus to sell for other essential needs like medicine, education, or clothing. The president's comments highlight a persistent development challenge for Uganda. Most of its population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture. No new policies were announced in the statement. The acknowledgment focuses attention on the effectiveness of past initiatives and the scale of the task ahead.