The calls to invest in mechanized agriculture were based on studies undertaken in the districts of Arua, Gulu, Lira, Nwoya, and Nebbi under a programme codenamed Northern Uganda: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agribusiness Market Development NUTEC-MD.
The teaching hospital will be named Good Care International University Teaching Hospital and will be located in Mbarara district. Construction of the hospital is set to start in July 2018
He said that after the defeat of the Lords Resistance Army-LRA, Allied Democratic Forces ADF and the successful disarmament in Karamoja, which he classified as rural-based terrorism and banditry, the government is capable of wiping out masterminds of the new wave of urban terrorism activities like kidnaps and murder.
Uganda is a net importer of goods, meaning she imports more items than she exports, the latest figures being USD 7 billion in imports against USD 2.5 billion in exports. To reverse the trade imbalance, the government is supporting women and youth groups to acquire skills in the production of import substitution items.
He said that said that the Inspectorate of Government had failed to execute its mandate forcing him to create a parallel unit to address the rampant cases of corruption in the country.
Delivering the 2018 State of the Nation Address in Kampala, Museveni said the economy is expected to grow by 5.8 percent this financial year, rising to seven percent in 2019/20 on account of improved tarmac road network, stable electricity and peace and security.
Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga said that consideration of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, presented by MP Raphael Magyezi derailed parliament, because of the complexities involved and chaos that marred the ensuing debate.
In the coming days, the Minister of Finance will announce the financial support we intend to give to the groups that wish to join the manufacturing in the form of the enhanced micro-finance efforts and the Innovation in addition to the Women Fund, the Youth Fund and Operation Wealth Creation Fund.
The impromptu examination happened moments after the Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola arrived at the Conference Center and received a Guard of Honor from the parade. It, however, came as a shock to both parade commanders and visitors.
In his judgment, Gen. Gutti concurred with the prosecution, saying Ochieng should have served as an example to his juniors but decided to act to the contrary.
MP John Baptist Nambetsye, the Manjia County MP, says they expect the president to reassure Ugandans on the state of security in the country. He says specifically the president should tell Ugandans how he intends to address the rampant kidnaps and murders in the country.
Michael O. Wanyama, the Executive Director Higher Education Students Financing Board told URN in an interview that they were unable to provide research funds to 500 final year students in 18 universities.
