President Yoweri Museveni has said that African’s continent’s biggest challenge is complacency and slow action despite its vast economic potential.
Speaking during the launch of Phase 2C of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Kisumu, Museveni said that Africa must wake up and embrace regional integration to unlock growth and prosperity.
“The problem with Africa is sleeping; we love sleeping, but we are slowly waking up,” Museveni said.
The Head of State therefore urged leaders and citizens to embrace development initiatives that promote economic integration and shared prosperity.
Museveni calls for the African continent to wake up and build proper infrastructure
In his speech, he encouraged those attending the launch to take photos and appreciate the significance of the moment.
Museveni described the event as historic and symbolic of Africa’s gradual awakening through infrastructure development and cooperation among nations.
According to the Head of the Republic, major infrastructure projects such as the SGR are critical in linking economies, reducing transport costs, and promoting trade across East Africa and the broader African continent.
He further emphasized that regional cooperation is key to achieving sustainable development and lifting millions out of poverty.
