Maama Janet and I attended the belated World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Lugogo this afternoon. I would like to congratulate all the teachers, especially the 12 Ugandan teachers who excelled in performance this year and…
Those who laughed at our strategy can now see the results. Everything we do aims to empower everyone: mass education, mass immunisation, and security for all to bring peace throughout the country. Additionally, the government…
We discussed a range of issues, with particular emphasis on the security situation in Somalia and the region. Our two countries signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which is an integral part of the…
I welcomed His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and his delegation this afternoon at Nakasero. I congratulate Somalia on becoming a member of the EAC and on being an…
I met with the Permanent Secretaries yesterday in Entebbe, where they briefed me on several issues, including performance gaps and other challenges affecting wealth creation, development, and service delivery in their ministries. I reiterated my…
After watching a commentary on Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day, I invited Prof. Ndebesa and others from Makerere’s History department to discuss African history. He stated, “There was no Uganda until the British created it,” which…
I spent the day at the Uganda Military Academy in Kabamba, commissioning 203 officer cadets. These cadets included those who completed a degree from Makerere University alongside their training, those who finished the officer course,…
I urged the new officers to avoid corruption. It is unnecessary and pollutes their records. With the current salary improvements, there is no reason to engage in corrupt practices. I commend the Ministry of Defence…
Yesterday, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare briefed me on the progress of Uganda’s Chairmanship of the G77+China, eight months since we assumed office. I thank him for representing the Global South well, especially in leading the conversations…