Mr Julius Mukunda, the executive director of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), yesterday said the first thing the President should tell Ugandans is how to revamp the private sector by clearing all domestic arrears worth Shs2.7 trillion.
On the Ministry of Health, which has been at the centre of response to the pandemic, the medics associations said President Museveni should address the issue of supplies to the health workers.
Dr Mukuzi Muhereza, the Uganda Medical Association general secretary, said the President must address the issues of supplies to the health facilities and salaries.
Dr Edward Kanyesigye, the president of Uganda Public Health specialists' Association, asked Mr Museveni to cease use of force to achieve behavioural change.
Gen Muntu's sentiments were echoed by Dr Sewanyana who said Mr Museveni must consider security ahead of elections.