Speaking on Saturday in Mbale, Museveni acknowledged that young people have the right to express dissatisfaction but stressed that violence and vandalism only set back the country.
“If you take over as a new government and you previously burnt everything, what will you take over?” he said, urging demonstrators to make their voices heard peacefully.
The president also accused organisers of recent anti-government protests of being influenced by foreign actors, saying some of the unrest was planned with outside support.
“Some of the authors and participants of the demonstrations were planning very bad things against the people of Uganda. That demonstration had two bad elements: foreign funding and very bad things,” he added.
Museveni’s remarks come amid growing youth-led mobilisation against corruption and governance issues.
He has repeatedly called on young Ugandans to focus on economic productivity through sectors such as agriculture, ICT, and manufacturing, rather than street protests.
Observers say Museveni’s warnings highlight the government’s determination to maintain stability ahead of the 2026 elections, while sending a clear message to youth activists that destructive protests could carry serious consequences.
The balance between peaceful dissent and maintaining order remains a central issue in Uganda, as youth groups continue to seek avenues to express their frustrations without resorting to violence.
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