Uganda's Leader Marks Army Day, Sees Strong Growth Ahead.
President Museveni led the 44th Tarehe Sita event in Kyotera District on Tuesday. He came with his wife Janet, who leads the Education Ministry.
The day marked when Uganda's people's army began. It remembers those who fought for the nation's freedom.
Museveni said Uganda keeps growing stronger. He pointed to changes since 1986 when his group took power. The nation's worth will reach $59.3 billion by next June, he said, which shows big progress from $4 billion in 1986.
He spoke of five steps in Uganda's growth path. First, they brought back crops like coffee and cotton. Then, they made these areas bigger. The third step was adding new business types. Fourth, they made better products. Last, they did new work in cars and medicine.
The president praised local experts who created new products. "Our schools and plants make most of the health tests we need," he said. He added that Uganda makes all its cleaners.
He wants people to make better products from their farms. "Greater Masaka moves ahead with coffee, palm oil, and milk," he said. He asked farmers to add water systems to help crops grow more.
Museveni said the army's strong beliefs helped keep peace, which led to good schools, roads, power, and free speech.
Looking ahead, Museveni said oil will make Uganda grow faster. The country should grow 7.3% by June without oil, he said. With oil, it might grow more than 10%.
The Defense Minister, Jacob Oboth Oboth, said his team works hard with army chiefs to keep Uganda safe. They want to protect what the nation has gained.
Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the day shows how far Uganda has come. He thanked all who helped free the country. The army plans to keep working for peace at home and helping other African lands.
The event ended with awards. Forty-one people got medals for helping make Uganda free.
President Museveni led the 44th Tarehe Sita event in Kyotera District on Tuesday. He came with his wife Janet, who leads the Education Ministry.
The day marked when Uganda's people's army began. It remembers those who fought for the nation's freedom.
Museveni said Uganda keeps growing stronger. He pointed to changes since 1986 when his group took power. The nation's worth will reach $59.3 billion by next June, he said, which shows big progress from $4 billion in 1986.
He spoke of five steps in Uganda's growth path. First, they brought back crops like coffee and cotton. Then, they made these areas bigger. The third step was adding new business types. Fourth, they made better products. Last, they did new work in cars and medicine.
The president praised local experts who created new products. "Our schools and plants make most of the health tests we need," he said. He added that Uganda makes all its cleaners.
He wants people to make better products from their farms. "Greater Masaka moves ahead with coffee, palm oil, and milk," he said. He asked farmers to add water systems to help crops grow more.
Museveni said the army's strong beliefs helped keep peace, which led to good schools, roads, power, and free speech.
Looking ahead, Museveni said oil will make Uganda grow faster. The country should grow 7.3% by June without oil, he said. With oil, it might grow more than 10%.
The Defense Minister, Jacob Oboth Oboth, said his team works hard with army chiefs to keep Uganda safe. They want to protect what the nation has gained.
Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the day shows how far Uganda has come. He thanked all who helped free the country. The army plans to keep working for peace at home and helping other African lands.
The event ended with awards. Forty-one people got medals for helping make Uganda free.
