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THIS WEEK: Museveni’s 9-point 2019 agenda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni delivered his new year’s speech on Dec.31 at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura district. He told the nation that the government would focus on nine issues which will enable the country achieve the status of middle income. He spoke of popularizing African integration more so that the country’s goods and services get more market. Others he highlighted are political discipline, youth development, economic growth, fighting crime, corruption, handling land evictions, modernizing agriculture with a focus on solar powered irrigation and coming up with a SACCO for grass root leaders as most of the work they do is voluntary and are living in poverty.
Without mentioning the amount of money that will be put in the SACCO, the President said the cooperatives will be formed at district level and will benefit both present and past local council leaders. He also urged the youth not to go to worship centers to seek quick health but engage in projects that can earn them money.
In a message that was seen to directly hit at Kyaddondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi and his youthful following, Museveni said he will in the New Year not tolerate political hooliganism. “I see politicians staging fist fights, fighting security operatives. This will not be tolerated. Those who are not clear on this point should get it clearly. Uganda patriots have invested a lot of energy in creating stability. Nobody will be allowed to destabilize it”.
