Local authorities in Kagera are aiming to generate a bunch of new jobs for young people. The region's eight councils, like Muleba and Bukoba, want to create sixteen thousand positions by 2026. Each district plans to establish at least two thousand jobs. This goal came out of a recent year-end festival focused on improving the area.
The Regional Commissioner, Fatma Mwassa, told council leaders to work together on the plan. She pointed to lots of local economic potential and a good environment for business. Mwassa mentioned available land, security, and a ready workforce as key advantages. She also praised the national president for efforts in education and infrastructure that help economic growth.
A deputy permanent secretary from the youth ministry, Dr. Kedmon Mapana, was there too. He liked how local youth groups used government funds meant for development. Mapana said he would share Kagera's approach as a model for other regions. Another official, Karagwe's District Commissioner Kalanga Laizer, suggested setting aside land for new hotels to boost tourism across all eight councils.
The Regional Commissioner, Fatma Mwassa, told council leaders to work together on the plan. She pointed to lots of local economic potential and a good environment for business. Mwassa mentioned available land, security, and a ready workforce as key advantages. She also praised the national president for efforts in education and infrastructure that help economic growth.
A deputy permanent secretary from the youth ministry, Dr. Kedmon Mapana, was there too. He liked how local youth groups used government funds meant for development. Mapana said he would share Kagera's approach as a model for other regions. Another official, Karagwe's District Commissioner Kalanga Laizer, suggested setting aside land for new hotels to boost tourism across all eight councils.
