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President Museveni has said Uganda needs to tap into the educated population and convert them into job creators.

Finance minister Matia Kasaija has said Ugandas economic growth has been greatly affected by civil conflicts in the East African region.

This comes after three people were killed and eight others critically injured in fresh clashes between the Madi from Juka in Adjumani district and Acholi in Apaa in Amuru district on Wednesday. Members of Parliament from the area have accused veteran politician, General Moses Ali, for inciting violence in what they call a ploy to grab land.

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija presents the financial year 2017/18 national budget to Parliament today with Works and Transport taking the highest allocation at 4.8 trillion Shillings. This is followed by Energy and education at 2.4 trillion, Health at 1.8 trillion and Security at 1.4 trillion Shillings among others.