Uganda, May 4 -- President Museveni chaired his final cabinet meeting of the current term on Monday, marking the end of a five-year cycle defined by ambitious economic targets and a uniquely populist front bench.

"Today, I chaired the final Cabinet meeting of the outgoing government and later hosted members to a luncheon in appreciation of their dedicated service to our country. This is the Cabinet that ushered Uganda into middle-income status, and I thank everyone who contributed to this achievement, including the Cabinet Secretariat for effectively managing the business of cabinet," Mr Museveni, 81, posted on X on Monday.

Addressing the outgoing ministers at State House, the President reflected on his 2021 decision to appoint what he ...