Concerning landslides, it’s clear that these areas were meant for forests rather than habitation, yet some leaders have exploited this situation for political gain, resulting in tragic loss of life. Many in our community still… Addressing Landslide Risks and Sustainable Solutions for Bugisu’s Mountain Communities

This morning, I engaged with journalists from the Bugisu sub-region at the State Lodge in Mbale. During our conversation, I emphasised the importance of everyone—including the media participating in the government’s wealth creation programmes. On… A Call to Action for Media Participation in Wealth Creation and Reflections on a Historic Escape

I drove to Bunambutye, the government resettlement village in Bulambuli District and met the people resettled from landslide-prone areas. I assured them that plans are in place to provide additional support beyond the previous allocation… Securing New Beginnings by Supporting Resettled Families in Bunambutye

As we advocate for free education at all levels, it’s crucial to strengthen existing hubs nationwide. Our goal for this human capital development is to promote value addition and import substitution, enabling the production of… Strengthening Skilling Hubs by Advancing Human Capital for Value Addition and Import Substitution

I visited the Bugisu Presidential Skilling Hub in Mbale District, to assess our investment in human capital development. We have gathered youth from seven Bugisu districts to provide training, accommodation, and meals while covering their… Empowering the Future by Investing in Youth Skills Development in Bugisu

While meeting the leaders of the Bugisu Sub Region in Bulambuli District, I emphasised the importance of supporting the community in generating household income drawing on examples from the recent PDM tour. Since the country… Prioritisation for Prosperity in Advancing Household Income in Bugisu

I spent the day in Bugisu sub-region visiting different farmers. The first was Mr. Kutosi Moses from Bududa district. In 2023, Kutosi received Shs. 980,000 from the PDM fund and purchased 3 pigs, which gave… From Piglets to Prosperity, Mr. Kutosi’s PDM Success Story

Next, I visited Mr. Namukhono John, a PDM beneficiary in Manafwa district. He has chosen pig farming, which is one of the seven income-generating activities suitable for small areas. Additionally, he owns an indigenous cow… Thriving Through Innovation, Mr. Namukhono John’s Journey in Sustainable Farming

I was pleased to kick off the journey for the first formal export of products to West Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA), which Uganda and 44 other nations signed in 2018.… Breaking New Ground with Uganda’s First Export to West Africa Under AfCFTA