President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European investors to tap into Uganda’s growing market, emphasizing the country’s potential in agriculture, aquaculture and environmental sustainability. Speaking at State Lodge Irenga in Ntungamo District, President Museveni expressed concern over Europe’s dwindling investment footprint in Africa, contrasting it with the rising influence of Chinese investors. “What happened to our relatives, the Europeans? Why don’t they come and invest?” he remarked, highlighting Africa’s projected population growth of 2.5 billion in the next 30 years as a lucrative market opportunity. President Museveni also praised European ventures already established in Uganda, including liquid coffee production, avocado…
Author: Rising Nation
Trump’s Trade Shake-Up: A New Era of Global Tariffs and Economic Shifts Over the past few years, U.S. trade policies have sent ripples across global economies, impacting various regions, including Africa. Nations that have long benefited from U.S. economic aid and favorable trade terms are now grappling with uncertainty, particularly as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) undergoes major restructuring. Uganda, which has relied on USAID funding for key development initiatives, now faces the challenge of adjusting to an evolving global trade landscape shaped by shifting American priorities. A Radical Overhaul of U.S. Tariffs In a move that…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi sub-region to prioritize wealth creation and household income which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic growth. “My main message to all of you is prioritizing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) message on wealth creation. Uganda has so many development needs; it is alright to talk about them, but prioritizing is crucial. Like the Bible tells us: seek me first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” he said. The President, who is on a performance assessment tour…
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi sub-region to prioritize wealth creation and household income which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic growth. “My main message to all of you is prioritizing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) message on wealth creation. Uganda has so many development needs; it is alright to talk about them, but prioritizing is crucial. Like the Bible tells us: seek me first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” he said. The President, who is on a performance assessment tour…
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDS NYEKUNDIRE GROUP OVER LOYALTY TO NRM President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Nyekundire Group in Kanungu District for their unwavering support towards the National Resistance Movement (NRM), despite facing challenges aimed at dividing the party. “I want to thank the founders of Nyekundire Group for standing firm and supporting the NRM, even when some people attempted to split the party,” President Museveni remarked while meeting the group today at Kanungu District headquarters. The Nyekundire Group comprises men, women, and youth from Kinkizi East and West in Kanungu District, who actively mobilize support for President Museveni and the…
