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NRM Manifesto Review Taking Uganda to Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development
Introduction 02 Foreword: H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni 04 Publisher’s Word 05 Profile: H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Peace, Security & Good Governance 08 UPDF: Preserving, defending & protecting Uganda 12 MoJCA: A Safety net for national development Economic Growth & Transformation 14 Lack of demand affecting Uganda’s economy 18 UIA: Uganda’s investment climate ranking improves 24 UIRI: Powering the economy for industrial progress 26 MoTWA: Sustaining tourism, wildlife & cultural heritage 32 Buy Uganda Build Uganda Policy Infrastructure Development 39 MoWT: Report on NRM Manifesto implementation 48 UETCL: Report on the Manifesto Commitments 54 UEGCL: Report on NRM Manifesto Implementation
HIGHLIGHT: “Taking Uganda to Modernity through Job-creation and Inclusive Development”, is the theme and message of the 2016 Manifesto for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. The Manifesto that was launched on Friday 06th November 2015 is aimed at taking Uganda to a competitive middle income country from a predominantly low-income society, according to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
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Introduction
FOREWORD Prosperity for All: Better Service Delivery and Job-Creation The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto 2016 is the fifth one since 1996. The NRM is a mass organisation that is on track in implementing policies and programmes in all these manifestos. Each of these manifestos has a theme in tandem with the stages of the country’s progress.
Uganda to Modernity through Job-creation and Inclusive Development”. I have great pleasure to now present the 2016 NRM Manifesto, whose aspirations are to take Uganda to a competitive middle income country from a predominantly low-income society. In it is the NRM’s plan for the next five years that lays a strong foundation to build on what we have so far achieved. It sets out the best assessment of policies and measures needed to achieve sustainable improvement. I would like to assure our supporters and the whole nation that NRM, which is not a new organisation, has weathered all challenges and will continue to improve the living standards of the people. Uganda today has a more robust foundation than ever before. Backward leadership that lacks vision and ideology is now a thing of the past. Uganda is on the road to development and nothing will hamper that.
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he 1996 Manifesto had “Tackling the Tasks Ahead” as the theme, the one of 2001 was “Consolidating the achievements”, 2006 had “Prosperity for All”, while the 2011 Manifesto had “Prosperity for All: Better Service Delivery and Job-Creation”. In the 2016 Manifesto, the central theme and message is “Taking
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Through this manifesto, NRM renews its determination to implement the promises that have been made and consolidate the measures and reforms that have already been taken. Anyone who appreciates where we are coming from as a country must find our strides impressive. Uganda must strive to build on this success. The NRM has achieved monumental landmarks in all sectors. If we continue at this pace, Uganda shall transform into a middle-income country and we shall be a
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President Museveni demonstrating drip irrigation at the Kityerela Presidential Demo Farm, Mayuge.
prosperous nation in the near future. We look back with pride at our exceptional achievements over the decades. We consider NRM to be the trustee and principal guarantor of vision 2040. We want to make Uganda Africa’s gateway. Our manifesto sets out priority areas of focus, which include Strengthening Security, Good Governance and Democracy, Consolidating Growth, Employment and Macro-economic stability; Agriculture, Industry, Tourism, Human Capital Development; Health, Infrastructure Development for Competitiveness, Trade, Sustainable harnessing of Natural Resources, Public and Private Sector Institutional Development, and International and Regional Cooperation. It is a right of every Ugandan to understand what their government intends to accomplish so that they are not only able to demand for accountability as well as efficient and effective service delivery, but also participate in the pursuit of these goals.
Uganda today has a more robust foundation than ever before. Backward leadership that lacks vision and ideology is now a thing of the past. Uganda is on the road to development and nothing will hamper that.
Our strategic goal is to transform Uganda, so this manifesto is basically a diagnosis of our problems and also a prescription for the cure. In it, we simplify for the population our strategic goal, obstacles we have surmounted, what we have achieved and what we intend to do.
of Uganda the NRM Manifesto 2016 and strongly appeal for support to take Uganda to modernity. You have seen us deliver before; you can trust us with the future.
The NRM is, therefore, seeking a fresh mandate on the strength of its record of performance and unwavering commitment to the welfare of all Ugandans. Our significant and impressive achievements have been made over the last five years under NRM leadership. I present to the people
For God and my Country
Long Live Uganda Long Live National Resistance Movement
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni NATIONAL RESISTANCE MOVEMENT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE 2016
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Introduction
Publishers Word NRM renews its determination to implement the promises made The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto 2016 is the fifth one since 1996. The NRM is a mass organisation that is on track in implementing policies and programmes in all these manifestos. Each of these manifestos has a theme in tandem with the stages of the country’s progress.
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he 1996 Manifesto had “Tackling the Tasks Ahead” as the theme, the one of 2001 was “Consolidating the achievements”, 2006 had “Prosperity for All”, while the 2011 Manifesto had “Prosperity for All: Better Service Delivery and Job-Creation”. In the 2016 Manifesto, the central theme and message is “Taking Uganda to Modernity through Job-creation and Inclusive Development”. In it is the NRM’s plan that lays a strong foundation to build on what has so far been achieved. It sets out the best assessment of policies and measures needed to achieve sustainable improvement.
nance and Democracy, Consolidating Growth, Employment and Macro-economic stability; Agriculture, Industry, Tourism, Human Capital Development; Health, Infrastructure Development for Competitiveness, Trade, Sustainable harnessing of Natural Resources, Public and Private Sector Institutional Development, and International and Regional Cooperation. It is a right of every Ugandan to understand what their government intends to accomplish so that they are not only able to demand for accountability as well as efficient and effective service delivery, but also participate in the pursuit of these goals.
The NRM has weathered all challenges and will continue to improve the living standards of the people. Uganda today has a more robust foundation than ever before. Backward leadership that lacks vision and ideology is now a thing of the past. Uganda is on the road to development and nothing will hamper that. Through this manifesto, NRM renews its determination to implement the promises that have been made and consolidate the measures and reforms that have already been taken. Anyone who appreciates where Uganda is coming from as a country must find the NRM strides impressive. Uganda must strive to build on this success.
The NRM strategic goal is to transform Uganda, so this manifesto is basically a diagnosis of Uganda’s problems and also a prescription for the cure. It simplifies for the population the NRM strategic goal, obstacles to their achievement, what has been achieved so far, and what is intended to be achieved.
The NRM has achieved monumental landmarks in all sectors. If this pace continues, Uganda shall transform into a middle-income country and shall be a prosperous nation in the near future.
Support the NRM Manifesto 2016.
The NRM therefore has a fresh mandate on the strength of its record of performance and unwavering commitment to the welfare of all Ugandans. The significant and impressive achievements of the NRM have been made over the last five years under NRM leadership.
Joseph K. Nshimye, Project Coordinator
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Profile H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Museveni was born in Ntungamo in south-western Uganda in 1944 to Amos Kaguta, a cattle keeper. His mother was According to his own testimony in his book “sowing the Mustard Seed”; he was given the name Museveni in honor of the ‘Seventh Regiment of the King’s African Rifles, the British colonial army in which many Ugandans served during World War II. At the time of his birth, many of them were returning home.
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e attended Kyamate Primary School in Ntungamo, Mbarara High School, and Ntare School. It was while at high school that he became a born-again Christian and a student leader.
In 1967, he went to the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, where, he studied economics and political science. While at university, he formed the University Students’ African Revolutionary Front activist group and led a student delegation to FRELIMO territory in Mozambique, then under Portuguese rule. At that time, Museveni was an admirer of international revolutionary Che Guevera. Although he was still young, he saw it right to receive military training in guerrilla war fare. This was surprising because fighting this kind of war was hitherto unknown in Uganda. It was several years later when he applied his skills that his age-mates at the time realized how forward looking the young man was. His contemporaries at the time included Eriya Kategaya and Ruhakana Rugunda who are still serving in different capacities today. After University in 1970 at the age of 26, Museveni joined the intelligence service of Ugandan President Dr. Apollo Milton Obote. In his own account, Museveni said that he did not join the government because he liked Obote, but because, he wanted to see how government is ran.
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President Yoweri Museveni after being sworn-in as president by the Hon. Chief Justice Bart M. Katureebe at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala. Centre is the Chief Registrar, Mr. Paul Gadenya.
In 1973, more of his comrades were killed by Idi Amin soldiers in different engagements. Among these included Mwesigwa Black, Martin Mwesigwa, and Valerian Rwaheru. However, this did not deter his resolve to chase away Idi Amin. By October 1978, when Amin ordered the invasion of Tanzania in order to claim the Kagera province for Uganda; Museveni had already trained a significant number of fighters in his FRONASA outfit. Among these included current General Salim Saleh, Lt-General Ivan Koreta, the late Major General Fred Rwigyema, the late Sam Katabarwa, Ahmed Sseguya, Fred Rubereza, Brigadier Chefi Ali and several others. The UNLF joined forces with the Tanzanian army to launch a counter-attack which culminated in the toppling of the Amin regime in April 1979. Museveni was named the new Minister of State for Defence in the new UNLF government. He was the youngest minister in Yusuf Lule’s administration. The thousands of troops which Museveni recruited into FRONASA during the war were incorporated into the new national army. They retained their loyalty to Museveni, however, 6 | May 2017
and would be crucial in later rebellions against the second Obote regime.
in the central Mubende district on 6 February 1981.
The NCC selected Godfrey Binaisa as the new chairman of the UNLF after infighting led to the deposition of Yusuf Lule in June 1979. Machinations to consolidate power continued with Binaisa in a similar manner to his predecessor. In November, Museveni was reshuffled from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Regional Cooperation, with Binaisa himself taking over the key defense role. In May 1980, Binaisa himself was placed under house arrest after an attempt to dismiss Oyite Ojok, the army chief of staff. A Presidential Commission, with Museveni as Vice-Chairman, was installed and quickly announced plans for a general election in December.
Military analysts believe that Museveni had planned this military phase much earlier than it happened. Although he had just 40 men when he went to the bush, he had over three battalions of soldiers trained under FRONASA and integrated into the UNLA.
Museveni returned with his supporters to the bushes of Luwero and formed a rebel group called the Popular Resistance Army (PRA), which later became the NRA. There they planned a rebellion against the second Obote regime, popularly known as “Obote II”, and its armed forces, the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA). The insurgency began with an attack on an army installation
The organization and composition of the initial PRA group had its basis from the FRONASA recruits, the Munduli Cadets and some intelligence officers trained in Cuba. Museveni explained that they decided to wage a people’s protracted war because they knew that it was the only way to cement the involvement of the population. When the attacks started, they were sharp and precise-probably, observers claimed that Museveni had read Tsan Tzu’s book, ‘The Art of War’ which specified that ‘When the enemy attacks you as a guerrilla force, you withdraw, when he follows you ambush, when he camps, you harass,” and this was the main tactic of the NRA throughout the war.
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Turning raw recruits into a fighting force was perhaps Museveni’s major achievement of the war. By the end of 1981, NRA rebels controlled most of Luwero and Nakaseke. They were making attacks in Mubende and as far as Hoima. This area was named Luwero Triangle. By the end of 1985, the rebels controlled most parts of Western Uganda and had besieged Mbarara barracks. On 27 July 1985, the UPC government was overthrown by mainly Acholi soldiers; Lieutenant-General Tito Okello replaced him. After several weeks, the NRA finally agreed to talk peace with the military junta. The talks started on 26 August to 17 December. However, although a cease-fire was announced, it was never respected. Museveni explained that while they were talking, abuse of human rights continued, the military junta continued to build their army and attack them. In the end, Museveni and his allies refused to share power with generals they did not respect, not least while the NRA had the capacity to achieve an outright military victory. The push for Kampala started on January 17th from different parts of the central region. While General Salim Saleh was the field commander, Museveni was the overall commander. They captured power on January 26, 1986.
Museveni was sworn in as president on 29 January. It was on this day that he made the now famous statement. “This is not a mere change of guard, it is a fundamental change,” said Museveni after a ceremony conducted by Chief Justice Peter Allen. the many political parties among others; UPC and DP were appointed into cabinet. There was also a parliament, the National Resistance Council (NRC) that had both elected and nominated representatives. A system of Resistance Councils, directly elected at the parish level, was established to manage local affairs. Key among these was the equitable distribution of fixedprice commodities like sugar, soap and paraffin. The election of Resistance Councils representatives was the first direct experience many Ugandans had with democracy after many decades of varying levels of authoritarianism, and the replication of the structure up to the district level has been credited with helping even people at the local level understand the higher-level political structures. Uganda has since had four Presidential elections, in 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016
and an equal number of parliamentary and local elections. Museveni inherited an economy that was totally collapsed. He however enjoyed the support of the international community in order to revitalize it. Museveni initiated economic policies designed to combat key problems such as hyperinflation and the balance of payments. Abandoning his earlier ideas, Museveni embraced the neo-liberal structural adjustments advocated by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Uganda remains a capitalist economy today. The infrastructure is far better than he found it, new schools and universities have been constructed, communication has improved 100 fold too, just like the banking and industrial sectors. Put in other words, Uganda is experiencing STEADY PROGRESS. Museveni got married to Janet Kataha in 1973. They have four children.
Museveni was sworn in as president three days later on 29 January. It was on this day that he made the now famous statement. “This is not a mere change of guard, it is a fundamental change,” said Museveni after a ceremony conducted by Chief Justice Peter Allen. Speaking to crowds of thousands outside the Ugandan parliament, the new president promised a return to democracy. “The people of Africa, the people of Uganda, are entitled to a democratic government. It is not a favor from any regime. The sovereign people must be the public, not the government.” He further added, “The main problem in Africa is of leaders who do not want to leave power,” The NRM declared a four-year interim government, composing a wider political base than previous regimes. Party officials from
President Yoweri Museveni after being sworn-in as president by the Hon. Chief Justice Bart M. Katureebe at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala. Centre is the Chief Registrar, Mr. Paul Gadenya.
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Ministry of Defence/ Uganda Peoples Defence Forces
Hon. Mwesige Adolf, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs
Hon. Col. Engola Okello, Minister of State for Defence
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Maj Gen David Muhoozi, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
Maj. Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
Hon. Maj. Rwamirama Bright, Minister of State for Veteran Affairs
Ms Rosette Byengoma, Permanent Secretary
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Mission of UPDF To preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives. UPDF Mandate To preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.
Uganda People’s Defence Forces on a peace keeping mission.
Ministry of Defence is the Government of Uganda Ministry responsible for the National Defence and Security of the country. The Constitution of Uganda Article 209 establishes the roles and responsibilities of this Ministry. Ministry of Defence has both the Army and Civilian Arms to carry out its mandate. The civilian arm ‘supports and facilitates the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and comprises while the Armed forces are responsible for the National defence and Security. The Ministry is the overseer of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces was so named in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. It was initially called the National Resistance Army which was the Force that fought the February 6, 1981 to January 26, 1986 Liberation war that saw the final overthrow of dictatorship in Uganda. NRA picked up the struggle from earlier Liberation struggles of the 1970’s against oppressive and anti People
Governments in Uganda. Right from the immediate post-colonial era, the state was by nature and characters an oppressive one. At independence, the same army recruited, trained and left behind by the colonialists just changed the name from King’s African Rifle (KAR) to first Uganda Rifles (UR) and then Uganda Army (UA). KAR’s main function was to repress and
suppress any opposition to the British rule. The senior non commissioned officers in KAR, like Idi Amin, who had been promoted on account of their brutality against the MAU MAU freedom fighters, became officers in the UA. It would be excessive naivety to expect the rule of terror to have changed by a mere change of guards.
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UPDF: Preserving, defending and protecting the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces was so named in the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. It was initially called the National Resistance Army which was the Force that fought the February 6, 1981 to January 26, 1986 Liberation war that saw the final overthrow of dictatorship in Uganda. NRA picked up the struggle from earlier Liberation struggles of the 1970’s against oppressive and anti People Governments in Uganda.
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ight from the immediate post-colonial era, the state was by nature and characters an oppressive one. At independence, the same army recruited, trained and left behind by the colonialists just changed the name from King’s African Rifle (KAR) to first Uganda Rifles (UR) and then Uganda Army (UA). KAR’s main function was to repress and suppress any opposition to the British rule. The senior non commissioned officers in KAR, like Idi Amin, who had been promoted on account of their brutality against the MAU MAU freedom fighters, became officers in the UA. It would be excessive naivety to expect the rule of terror to have changed by a mere
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change of guards. For the first two decades of her independence, Uganda had to contend with problems of national unity and cohesion because of its military which was characterised by anti-people attitude and manipulation. It is against such background that in 1972, a young Ugandan man called Yoweri Museveni launched a liberation struggle under the name “Front for National Salvation” (FRONASA). There were other forces in the 1970’s struggle against Idi Amin that in March 26, 1979 merged with FRONASA to form the Uganda
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) with its military wing, the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA). They included Kikosi Maalum (led by Milton Obote with Tito Okello and David Oyite Ojok as commanders), and other smaller groups like Save Uganda Movement (led by Akena P’Ojok, William Omaria and Ateker Ejalu) and Uganda Freedom Union (led by Godfrey Binaisa, Andrew Kayiira and Olara Otunnu), that after the merger fought alongside Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces to oust Idi Amin’s dictatorship in April 1979. UNLF ruled Uganda from the overthrow of Amin until the disputed national elections in December 1980 in which Obote was declared a winner after massively rigging elections. This prompted Yoweri Museveni to lead a final Liberation struggle under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) with its military wing the NRA that in February 6, 1981 started protracted guerilla warfare with only a platoon of fighters, 27 of whom were armed. The NRA guerilla force persisted, being at the fore front of quelling the dictatorships of the time, and in 1986 they registered a landmark in the much needed liberation after a five-year people’s protracted war that climaxed in defeat of fascism in Uganda. This liberation brought about the restoration of dignity amongst the people and the state. From 1986, the NRM under President Yoweri Museveni embarked on, among others, formation of a constitution and in 1995, it was promulgated. That is how the NRA became the UPDF. The UPDF is a nonpartisan force, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under the constitution. Members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are citizens of Uganda of good character who are recruited from every District of Uganda.
Amisom Tanks at Mogadishu Port.
About UPDF Composition of the UPDF The UPDF is a bi service; ■■ Land Forces ■■ The Air Forces The UPDF Act provides for room of creation of other services as prescribed by parliament. The Reserve Forces and Special Forces are under that process.
Functions of the Defence Forces ■■ To preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda; ■■ To cooperate with the civilian authority in emergency situations and in cases of natural disasters ■■ To foster harmony and understanding between the defence forces and civilians; and ■■ To engage in productive activities for the development of Uganda.
Statement of Objectives
■■ Defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. ■■ Build adequate and credible defense capacity to address external threats and in the medium term assist in maintaining internal security. ■■ Create a productive and self-sustaining
force. ■■ Ensure adherence to and furtherance of international obligations. ■■ Ensure continuation and strengthening of the Defense forces that has respect for Human Rights. ■■ Create military alliances to enhance regional security and stability ■■ Maintain national cohesion. ■■ Promote co-operation with the East African countries, which share common political, economic, social and cultural values, and interests. ■■ Support regional and continental integration through the East African Community and African Union.
UPDF Modernisation Themes
■■ Equipped and trained for combat and peace support operations,
1. Deployment. ■■ Sustainability and logistic support, ■■ Joint/combined operations, ■■ Technology and doctrine, ■■ Policy and planning, ■■ Finance, ■■ Logistics. ■■ Procurement and infrastructure, ■■ Personnel and welfare.
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Ministry of Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
William Byaruhanga, Attorney General
Mwesigwa Rukutana, Deputy Attorney General/ Minister of State for Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Francis Atoke, Solicitor General
Safety net for national development MOJCA Achievements A Cushion Of National Development MOJCA plays a crucial role in national development by providing a safety net that ties all the loose ends to deter exploitation of any loopholes in the governance system.
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he Ministry is the foremost institution in the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS). JLOS is a sector-wide approach, uniting 17 institutions that are meticulously linked in mandate, with a collective vision of ensuring justice for all. MoJCA rallies JLOS to ensure improved access to and administration of justice through a sector-wide approach to planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It is from the Supreme law of the land, the National Constitution, and several legal frameworks, that MoJCA derives its mandate. MoJCA vision is ‘to ensure constitutionalism, rule of law and due process’. Its mandate is ‘to provide legal advice and legal services as well
as supporting machinery that provides the legal framework for good governance’ . The ministry mission is to ‘promote and facilitate effective and efficient machinery capable of providing a legal framework for good governance and delivery of legal advice and services to the Government, its allied institutions and general public”. MoJCA work plan rotates around five strategic objectives, viz; to ensure the entrenchment of Constitutionalism and good governance, to ensure the provision of an enabling legal framework for delivery of legal advice and services to Government in consonance with the Constitution. The Ministry also aspires to ensure the reg-
ulation and control of legal practice in the country, to ensure that estates of deceased persons in Uganda are properly managed in accordance with the law of succession. Additionally, MoJCA goal is to ensure the management of interest/shares/ properties of minors and/or persons of unsound mind which come under the control of the Public Trustee in accordance with Public Trustee Act. MoJCA achievements a cushion of national development In the course of the year, the Ministry has had tremendous accomplishments that have cushioned national development. In the legal drafting legislation component,
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MoJCA had by close of 2016, formulated several components of legislation. It drafted 6 bills out of the intended 15 bills, and published 7 Acts out the 10 Acts intended.
In first half of the financial year 2016/2017, 22 cases were concluded, with Government winning 14 cases, thereby saving Ush28.335b.
It had earmarked to 500 succession related wrangles through family mediations and arbitrations. Instead, target was exceeded and hit the 502 mark.
Also formulated, were 46 Statutory Instruments, 10 Legal Notices and 3 Ordinances.
However, 8 cases were lost due to lack of witnesses and instructions from ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Several cases are still pending.
The office also inspected 51 estates, having initially planned to inspect 50. The estates selected for inspection included those under the administration of the office and those where intending administrators petitioned the office for a certificate of no objection.
The 2016 bills, so far published are; Bio Fuel Bills, Sugar Bill, Local Governments (Amendment) Bill, and International Conference for Great Lakes Implementation of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development of the Great Lakes Region Regulations. The Acts published are Uganda Wildlife Research Training Institute Act, Tier Four Micro Finance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, Uganda Cancer Institute Act, and Income Tax (Amendment) Act. In the legal advisory services, the first half of 2016/17 witnessed 2,416 requests for contracts and memorandum of association reviews, were received. A total of 2,278 were answered and 138 are still pending, which puts the performance level at an excellent 94%. The 138 are pending on the premise of incomplete requests submitted by entities and delays in submitting prerequisite additional information. Likewise, 233 requests for legal opinion were received. 194 were answered while 39 are pending.
Progress at agencies and departments The civil registry of the AG chambers, has undergone automation to improve court attendance, case management, informed planning, and decision making. Training of users as well as data capturer is currently underway. The office of the Administrator General has experienced monumental change in the past financial year 2016/16. The changes traverse infrastructure development and service delivery. The office has improved service delivery by ensuring completion of files within the shortest possible time. To manage consequences arising from death, the Administrator General office goal was to open 2,000 new files during the financial year 2016/17. It exceeded expectations by opening 2,243 files. This was attributed to awareness creation campaigns, which enticed more clients to open files with knowledge of the basic or essential requirements.
Furthermore, 162 invitations of the regional and international meetings were received. Of these, 108 were attended, which attracted as commendable performance of 67%, and 33% missed due to inadequate facilitation, delay by the entities to deliver the invitations and insufficient information in the invitations.
The public has given positive reviews about the office’s work, which is testament of wellserved clients.
The Attorney General (AG) has a Constitutional obligation, as Government’s principal legal representative and adviser, to defend Government in various courts of law and human rights tribunals across the country.
The Administrator General office has commendably handled applications for winding up of estates and renunciation of letters of administration. Initially, the department targeted to file 25 applications to Courts of law for winding. It exceeded expectations by causing the winding up of 50 estates.
Senior Counsel, William Byaruhanga is the AG, while Senior Counsel Mwesigwa Rukutana is Deputy AG.
This has a ripple effect in that these clients refer their relatives, their neighbours,and friends to the office for service.
The Administrator General is at the forefront, agitating for family mediation and arbitration.
The Chief Administrator earmarked takeover and management of 8 estates during the first half of the financial year. But despite the zeal by most beneficiaries to manage their estates, some estates were detected to be prone to getting wasted. This resulted in the office taking out Letters of Administration in respect of 9 estates. In the issuance of Certificates of No Objection, the Administrator General initially had a target of 1,200 certificates. But tremendous 1,343 certificates were issued. The office issued 106 land transfer certificates in the first half of the financial year, exceeding the initially planned 40 transfers. This was attributed to sensitisation and awareness of people about their inheritance rights, which created more demand for their share of the deceased’s properties. Additionally, the office reached amicable settlements with people who had sued it in several civil suits. The settlements have been in favour of the chief administrator, and the strategy will continue being pursued. The Law Council Disciplinary Committee, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against advocates, prompted by formal complaints from clients and the public. For the period, the committee, in 27 sittings concluded 84 complaints against a target of 100. Several petitions are pending final judgement, since the committee sits once a week, with few special sittings fixed mid-week for complaints involving many complainants.
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Economic Growth & Transformation
Comments by; Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, Governor, Bank of Uganda at a recent UBA Informal Dinner
Lack of demand affecting Uganda’s economy When we open our newspapers in the morning we often read articles about how the economy is performing badly. But much of what is written is either exaggerated or misconstrued. It is true that real growth in the current fiscal year will be lower than was initially projected, but that does not mean that the economy is in recession – which entails a contraction of output.
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here is a slowdown in economic growth but this should prove to be only temporary. As we discussed at the last UBA meeting in April, real economic growth in the current fiscal year has been pulled down by the supply side shock to agriculture, caused by the drought. The quarterly GDP data from UBOS indicate that real output was about 1.5 percent below its trend – which is a proxy for the equilibrium level of output - in the first half of 2016/17, with most of the shortfall due to lower than trend agricultural output. We do not yet have the quarterly GDP data for the third quarter of 2016/17, but the BOU’s composite indicator of economic activity – which is a high frequency indicator – shows that there was a rebound in economic activity in that quarter, with an acceleration of growth in both the industrial and services sectors. Given the trends in the third quarter of the fiscal year and the fact that we are now enjoying better weather for agriculture, I expect that in the second half of the fiscal year, the economy should claw back some of the output losses which it suffered in the first half. However, we are forecasting that real growth for the full fiscal year will be 14 | May 2017
only about 4 percent, which is one percentage point below potential. Nevertheless, the supply side shock to agriculture should be reversed in the next fiscal year, which will enable real output to revert to its medium term trend. This means that we should experience growth of more than 5 percent in 2017/18. I also want to refute the claim that the economy is suffering from a lack of demand. Of course, some individual industries may not have sufficient demand to sell all of their output – that will always be the case in any economy - but at the aggregate level there is little evidence to indicate that a lack of demand has depressed real economic growth. If that were the case, we would expect to see that the sectors most badly affected would be the non-traded goods sectors of the economy, because these sectors are dependent fully on domestic demand. In fact the very opposite is the case. The services sector, which consists predominantly of non-traded goods industries, did much better than both industry and agriculture in the first half of the fiscal year, while our composite indicator of economic activity indicates
that services also grew faster than the other sectors in the third quarter. That suggests that a shortage of aggregate demand is not the cause of the slowdown in growth in 2016/17. A sustained deficiency of aggregate demand would also lead to disinflation (i.e. falling inflation). But there is no evidence of this occurring. Core inflation has been quite stable, at around 5 percent, for the last 9 months, which suggests that the level of aggregate demand is about right, given the economy’s capacity to supply goods and services, which as I noted earlier, has been temporarily depressed by the supply side shock to agriculture. On the subject of inflation, our forecasts indicate that core inflation should be in line with our 5 percent policy target in 12 months’ time, which is the time horizon for our monetary policy decisions. Our 12 month forecast for inflation has remained largely unchanged since the end of last year. However, some of the upside risks to core inflation, which we had identified six months ago, notably the rising food and fuel prices, and the risk of further exchange rate depreciation, have abated somewhat. Food crop prices have risen steeply –
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Ploughing land for agriculture in Karamoja. Mechanised farming has increased food production in the semi-arid sub-region.
annual food crop inflation was nearly 22 percent in April – but the passthrough to core inflation has been muted. The exchange rate has also been relatively stable in the first half of 2017. The nominal effective exchange rate, which takes into account exchange rate movements of the Shilling against all our trading partners, has only depreciated by 1.6 percent since the end of 2016. We also expect that the current food price shock should have started to ease by the third quarter of this calendar year, as the better weather that we are now experiencing boosts harvests, and that will help to lower headline inflation. At the last informal UBA dinner I said that, provided that the outlook for inflation did not deteriorate, the BOU hoped to further lower the policy interest rate gradually during the course of 2017.
The Uganda Insurance Agriculture Scheme (UAIS) is an insurance subsidy program for both small and large scale farmers and farmers in high risk areas to ensure every farmer in Uganda can be protected from the effects of losses of their crops/livestock on their overall income that season. Accordingly we reduced the Central Bank Rate by 50 basis points at our Monetary Policy Committee meeting last month. Given the relatively benign outlook for core inflation, I believe that we should have scope to implement further modest reductions in the CBR in
the near term, although again I want to stress the caveat that any further reductions are contingent on there being no worsening of the core inflation forecast. Finally, I would like to re-emphasise my desire to see the reductions that we are effecting to the policy interest rate being passed through to bank borrowers. The data on Shilling lending rates for March indicate that the average lending rate was still 22.5 percent, which means that the average lending rate had fallen by less than 3 percentage points from its most recent peak in February of last year. Page 9 of 9 I hope that we will be able to achieve more substantial reductions in bank lending rates in the next few months. Thank you for listening. Recent remarks by Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, Governor, Bank of Uganda UBA Informal Dinner.
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Bank of Uganda Mission
Overview
The mission of Bank of Uganda is “ To foster price stability and a sound financial system.”
The Bank of Uganda vision is “ To be a centre of excellence in upholding macroeconomic stability.”
Bank of Uganda is mandated to supervise Financial Institutions, through the Supervision Function, by the following legislation: ■■ The Supervision Acts and Regulations ■■ The Intervention Policy by Government of Uganda 1997 There are different financial institutions supervised by Bank of Uganda, grouped under: commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions.
What We Do
Commercial Banks
Vision
The Bank of Uganda conducts all its activities with the aim of fulfing its Mission. These activities are carried out under the mandate of the Bank of Uganda Act, 2000 and other legislature. The Bank’s core activities are: ■■ Issuance of Uganda’s national currency/legal tender, the Uganda Shilling (UGX) ■■ Regulation of money supply through Monetary Policy ■■ Banker to the Government of Uganda ■■ Banker to Commercial Banks ■■ Supervision and regulation of Financial Institutions ■■ Management of the country’s external/foreign reserves ■■ Management of Uganda’s external debt ■■ Adviser of Government on financial and economic issues The Bank also has responsibility to the public and this is fulfilled through its Corporate Social Responsibility programs. 16 | May 2017
The Bank conducts full on-site examination of all commercial banks using a risk-based supervision methodology. During the year 2004/2005 the Bank commenced the deployment of the Bank Supervision Application (BSA) following successful deployment in ten (10) other countries in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. The Financial Institutions Act 2004 (Fin Amendment Act 2016) provides for various mandatory Prompt Corrective Actions which the Bank must undertake to correct weaknesses in the financial institutions before they escalate to unacceptable levels.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions The non-bank financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda are: ■■ Credit Institutions Micro-finance ■■ Micro Finance Deposit-taking Institutions ■■ Forex Bureaux ■■ Money Remitters
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A Note on Financial Stability The Bank of Uganda has a mandate to foster macroeconomic and financial system stability. A stable financial system is one in which financial institutions carry out their normal function of intermediating funds between savers and investors, and facilitating payments. By extension, financial instability is a systemic disruption to the intermediation and payments processes, which has damaging consequences for the real economy. Financial stability analysis involves a continuous assessment of po-
tential risks to the financial system and the development of policies to mitigate these risks. The early detection of risks to the financial system is necessary to give policy makers sufficient lead-time to take pre-emptive action to avert a systemic crisis. The Financial Stability Report (FSR) is intended to enhance the understanding of financial system vulnerabilities among policymakers, financial market
participants and the general public. By making the FSR available to the public, the Bank aims to stimulate debate on policies necessary to manage and mitigate risks to the financial system. A better public awareness of financial system vulnerabilities may itself serve to encourage financial institutions to curb activities which might exacerbate systemic risks and will also help to promote policy reforms to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector.
Foreword and Assessment of Financial Stability The Bank of Uganda’s Financial Stability Report analyses the performance and condition of the Ugandan financial system and assesses threats to systemic stability. The Ugandan banking system faced a difficult year in 2015/16, mainly because of a rise in nonperforming loans (NPLs) from 4 percent of total loans in June 2015 to 8.3 percent in June 2016. Amongst the different sectors of the economy, the construction section sector was the largest single contributor to the rise in NPLs during 2015/16. The provisions necessitated by NPLs contributed to a decline in the banking systems’ returns on assets and equity. There was also a sharp deceleration in asset growth of the banking system. Nevertheless, the banking system remained strongly capitalized, with a core capital adequacy ratio of 19 percent as of June 2016, far higher than the statuto-
ry minimum of 8 percent, and this offers a high degree of resilience against systemic distress. The BOU’s macro stress tests indicate that the banking system is able to withstand plausible shocks to credit quality because of the large capital buffers it holds. This Report outlines the steps that the BOU is taking to enhance further the resilience of the financial system. From end December 2016, all commercial banks will be required to set aside a capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent of risk weighted assets (RWA). In addition, domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs) will be required to hold a capital surcharge of 1-3.5 percent of RWA. To enhance the liquidity buffers of banks, the BOU will require all commercial banks to meet the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) in both foreign currency and local currency starting in January 2017. In May 2016, BOU instituted a limit of 70 percent on the Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio
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for foreign currency loans for land purchase. Our overall assessment of financial stability is that, while risks increased in 2015/16 because of the worsening of credit quality, threats to systemic stability remain low because of the banking system’s strong capital buffers. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Governor
Financial Stability Report The Bank of Uganda publishes an annual Financial Stability Report which provides a broad assessment of the structure and vulnerability of the Ugandan financial system. The Report contains analyses and assessments of the stability of the financial system in Uganda. In addition, the Report also contains a number of articles that are either more in-depth discussions of particular fields or describe issues related to financial stability where the Bank wishes to elaborate on policy issues. Taking Uganda into Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development
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UGANDA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY in the year 2016 as UIA clears other milestones!
A group of women who have benefited from the Juice making technical skills training
Good news! Despite the current economic meltdown decried by businessmen and consumers regionally, Uganda’s compared to 53 other African Countries based on the Africa Investment Index 2016. Uganda was ranked 21 out of 54 in the year 2015, and is now ranked 12 out of 54 according to the latest report for 2016. In East Africa, Uganda is only led by Tanzania which is ranked 8th out of 54. The other neighnours’ The Africa Investment Index (AII) developed by Quantum Global Research Lab, provides investors in Africa with a guide to which countries and
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factors: (1) Growth factors and size of the economy (2) Liquidity factors, such as real interest rate, excess money supply (3) Risk factors
Licensed Projects and Value 1991 to 2016
debt levels (4) Business environment factors factors using “Doing Business Indicators” developed by thhe World Bank (5) Demographic factors market at present and in the future and the (6) Social Capital factor, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the statutory body charged with considerable strides in improving the investment climate in Uganda and the economy overall. 18 | May 2017
The past 26 years, have seen UIA, greatly aided by H.E the President and
Year Licensed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Licensed projects 9 110 186 237 277 224 187 101 68
Licensed Capital US$ Million 11.5 245.2 402.1 328.7 441.9 462.0 369.0 223.2 194.4
Licensed Jobs 473 6,159 24,530 17,058 19,827 17,736 13,102 7,177 5,008
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Grand Count
89 115 147 161 184 293 430 371 384 368 356 313 350 455 419 372 443 6,649
171.0 199.6 346.5 351.4 281.3 459.5 1,013.2 1,507.9 2,024.1 1,803.1 1,340.7 1,303.0 1,757.1 1,783.9 2,116.2 1,296.1 1,614.2 22,046.8
9,278 17,042 12,508 18,713 14,455 26,280 46,313 57,670 49,066 72,245 84,017 48,378 60,918 81,047 41,137 48,165 46,665 844,967
evidenced from the table below detailing the source of investment as of 2015. The Top 10 Sources of Investment by Million Dollars as at 31st Dec 2015 ID
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Uganda China India United Kingdom Kenya Canada Cayman Islands Singapore United States Netherlands TOTAL
Planned Investment in US $ Dollars 8,739,429,250 1,776,792,098 1,498,969,757 1,450,016,367 1,334,140,942 697,035,400 644,282,000 486,169,000 381,507,234 374,258,504 17,382,600,552
% 42.77 8.70 7.34 7.10 6.53 3.41 3.15 2.38 1.87 1.83 85.1
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Investors Round Table which addresses the key issues
Examples: Quantum foods – is provides quality animal protein in different African markets. The farm comprises of a parent breeding facility, a hatchery and a feed late 2015, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries the disease. However, the Parent stock that the Investor was Ministry to make a decision so that the company organizes their UIA facilitated the liaison of the Investor with the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) through issue was eventually resolved and an approval was granted for the road. Kenanse Investment - licensed to engage in the manufacturing of
UIA facilitated them with persistent follow up with UMEME on the issue. The issue was expressly resolved by UMEME upon the arrival of 3 phase meters, and the investor is now happy. Sunshare Investment – licensed to engage in agro processing, producing snacks and related items. In November 2016, this company registered delays in issuance of the “Q mark” for its products. The Q Mark Bureau of Standards. Through the Investors’ One Stop Centre Officer at UIA, they were able to receive Q marks for two of their products. Follow other regulatory agencies in overcoming investment project
were monitored and facilitated in the last year. Services provided include: 1. partners in order to implement and operate their licensed projects 2.
Liaison with UIA partner agencies and different line ministries
3. investments in Uganda and improve understanding of the needs of investors.
Chinese investor community in Uganda
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the compliance of licensed investors’ compliance to regulatory requirements such as the post Environmental Impact Assessment
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Management Plans. Through an elaborate linkage programme, UIA has successfully provided the important links between Investors and other Government Agencies, the link between Investors and Capital, and the link between Investors with common interests (investor matching).
• in Mubende; 1,614 in Namayingo and Busia districts; 600 in in Rwengoma, Ruhama Sub County, Ntungamo District have been
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Lake Mutanda Eco Lodge and Sunex (U) Ltd were linked through
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special passes; •
Horyal Investment Holding Company Ltd were introduced and linked to two venture capitalists including Abu Dhabi Funds for Development;
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, interested in mining and mineral development, especially Gold, were linked to the Department them through joint ventures;
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officially launched by H.E the President on the 20th of February, 2017;
Line Agri Ltd, an Italian Company seeking a supplier to provide cocoa peelings, were linked to a local cocoa growing and processing company, Sunshine Agro Ltd.
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Sixty (60) sites have been mapped by Government, and the
Oil, Gas and Energy •
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The Government and the oil companies have jointly developed Memorandum of Understanding. The Basin Wide Development plan and Framework Agreements will be in place by July 2017;
Investors’ Round Table (PIRT). This highest level forum chaired by H.E the President, brings together a select group of both foreign and local investors to advise Government on how to improve the investment climate in the country.
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A decision on the Hoima -Tanga route for the Crude Oil Export Pipeline was made in April 2016 at the 13th NCIP (Northern
The current PIRT Phase V (2015 to 2017) is focusing on four sectors,
Investors’ Round Table forum. Examples: Tourism • • • •
Revision of visa fees to US$50 from $100 to enable Uganda April, 2016;
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) DEVELOPMENT
Vision 2014; Sizeable infrastructure, especially roads in the tourism circuit are being upgraded or constructed, and maintained;
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In Uganda, a ‘Micro Enterprise’ is an enterprise employing up to four people, with an annual sales/revenue turnover or total assets not exceeding Uganda Shillings 10 Million. On the other hand a ‘Small Enterprise’ employs 5 to 49 people, has total assets between UGX 10
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million and 100 million. The ‘Medium Enterprise’ therefore, employs between 50 and 100 people, with total assets above 100 but not exceeding 360 million. At UIA, services rendered to SMEs include, but are not limited to; •
Entrepreneurship training
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Cluster development and Business linkage (UNBS), and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) The Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development has not taken
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MSMEs mentorship programmes
Counselling
Depending on the required services, an investor can be fully registered and licensed within 2 days as targeted. However licences that require Environmental Impact Assessments and Building Permits may take longer.
sub-sector is highlighted below: •
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UIA database for support in entrepreneurship development,
20,000 SMEs all over the country have been trained in entrepreneurship skills;
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A NEMA Officer addressing investors at the One Stop Centre
mushrooms, among others; •
Electronic Services already offered at the OSC systems into global value chains by providing economies of scale. The SME clusters are eventually linked to bigger companies in order to promote growth and survival of local businesses (SMEs);
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The following e-services that were developed directly from scratch • • • • Electronic Services under Development
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through offering their services to various businesses for a fee;
The following services are soon to be availed (in the April-June
regions of Busoga, Teso, Bukedi, Karamoja, Bunyoro, Lango, West Nile and Bugishu among others. The Local Governments that have been instrumental in reviving and forming these DICs which
and other systems under development:
the districts;
The ONE STOP CENTRE (OSC) By transforming itself into an Investment One Stop Centre (OSC) as
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and Trading License (TL) by KCCA;
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The application for Certification of product / service standards by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is presently available only by a physical visit. Representatives from all the agencies listed above are available at the UIA to handle face to face inquiries and service. Helpdesk Support The One Stop Center has a well-trained helpdesk team at the clients’ disposal, ready to respond to all investment related issues, be it guidance on using eBiz platform or any other desired facilitation. The team is available from Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. However, the team can also be reached on email helpdesk@gou.go.ug or through the Toll free lines: 0800-300336 and 0800-300366. The OSC is contracting call center services soon, and the clients will receive 24x7x365 services thereafter.
INDUSTRIAL PARKS DEVELOPMENT Uganda Investment Authority is developing 22 Industrial and Business Parks countrywide principally with three aims i.e. to generate employment for Ugandans, increase industrial outputs for both local and foreign markets, introduce new research technologies and subsequently increase revenue generation for Uganda. The UIA Board approved another 4 regional science and technology industrial parks in Kyankwanzi, Rubirizi, Kamuli and Nebbi districts to improve scientific and industrial innovations linked to major research institutions in the Country. Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP), Namanve Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP), Namanve is the flagship Industrial Park located 11km east of Kampala in Wakiso/Mukono Districts along the Kampala-Jinja highway measuring 2200 acres.
The CIPLA complex at the KIBP, Namanve. To date, all the land has been allocated to 295 investors for development in various sub-sectors such as agro processing, mineral processing, ICT, logistics and freight, warehousing, general manufacturing as well as Tourism promotion activities. So far, 21 industries are operational, employing 11,000 Ugandans and another 65 projects are under construction and expected to be commissioned by end of 2017.
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ED/UIA, Mrs. Jolly Kaguhangire (3rd from right) listens as the Minister from Ethiopia, Dr. Arkebe Oqubay (2nd rd
(1st Ltd, the pioneer company at the park with a total investment value of about 100 million dollars is employing 500 Ugandans.
Industrial Park Luzira Industrial Park (64 acres)
Status • 3km Roads constructed to tarmac level • Water and Power extended to the park • Industries Ltd, Graphic Systems, Blue Wave Beverages, Transpaper, Master Woodworks, Oryx Oils, Basere Investments, Pipeline Design &Foam (U) Ltd, Aponye (U) Ltd. •
Bweyogerere Industrial Estate (50 acres)
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Roads constructed to tarmac level; Water and Power extended to the park;
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The Executive Director UIRI Prof. Charles Kwesiga showcases Incubatee Products to H.E President Yoweri Museveni and Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda at the Commissioning of the Maziba Wine and Food Production Plant
UIRI: Powering the Ugandan economy for industrial progress The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Government manifesto upholds Industrialization as a hallmark in its quest to turn Uganda into middle income country. At the centre of government’s efforts is the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Research for the East African Community (EAC).
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he Institute has and continues to support enterprises and entrepreneurs in the value addition of Uganda’s vast agricultural raw materials. Notable are Josmak International (for the Klassie Pumpkin Products) and Nyowe Ventures Company limited (in the Livara shea skin and body products) whose products have won both national and regional recognition for their quality. UIRI’s research and development capability has received global recognition in agriculture, health and energy innovations. Award winning innovations have been developed including the Electronically 24 | May 2017
Controlled Gravity Infusion Set that makes intravenous therapy more effective. The Pneumo Track offering a low cost diagnostic remedy for Pneumonia and the Portable Electro-Chemical Aflatoxin Testing Kit for spot detection of aflatoxins in agricultural produce. The “Conversion of Biomass Waste into Energy for Community Consumption,” which won the global World Association for Industrial and Technological Research Organisations (WAITRO) Innovation Award 2016. A Moisture meter, for measuring moisture content in grains, as well as the Azobac organic fertilizer that also doubles as a pesticide, and the production of lactic acid from the cassava
tuber for manufacturing biodegradable plastics and clothes. The business Incubation programme, continues to nurture fledgling enterprises into functional and competitive business entities. Noteworthy products include Mega Milk & Yoghurt, Nzori juice, Just joy Juice, Lilly Yoghurt, Kigezi Highland Mineral Water, biochar organic fertilizer, among others. The institute has further supported community groups by setting up value addition and processing centres in the country, such as Maziba Wine and Food Production Plant (Kabale district), the Essential oil pilot plant (Luwero district),and the Laundry and toiletries production plant
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PM Rugunda Calls for Harmonised Efforts to Boost Industrialization The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, has said that industrialisation is one of the surest means through which the scourge of unemployment among the Ugandan population and slow economic growth will be decisively addressed.
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e noted that government will continue to invest in the required ingredients necessary for industrialization such as power and infrastructure. “It’s a commitment of government to bring down the cost of electricity in this country. We therefore hope that with Karuma and Isimba power projects plugged into the national grid, the cost of electricity will be tremendously reduced from the current USD 12 cents to USD 5 cents,” the Premier said. The Premier made these remarks during the high level policy dialogue on industrialisation organised under the theme “Realizing the promises of green growth: Promoting sustainable Industrialisation in Uganda” held in Kampala recently. Dr Rugunda noted that the dialogue will broaden the understanding of key stake holders, policy makers and a number of partners on the role of sustainable industrialisation to accelerate inclusive green growth, adding that government also supports the dialogue as part of its wider efforts to increase resilience and diversification of Uganda’s economy. “We have already laid the foundation necessary for rapid economic growth through stable macro-economic environment and heavy investments in infrastructure development. We are now working to build a resilient
(Wakiso district). The Uganda Industrial Research Institute has built the capacity of community groups in Rakai, Kalangala, Luuka and Mukono, in the production of yoghurt, soap, jellies, juice, wine, paper, briquettes and confectioneries. We have also trained over 1000 women across 6 sub counties in Wakiso
economy that will withstand domestic and foreign shocks and we hope to achieve this by promoting sustainable development through diversification of our economy from low productivity to high productivity sectors,” the Prime Minister said. The Premier added that in order for the government to fully progress in this economic transformation, it has prioritized strengthening of natural resources such as oil and gas, water resources, minerals, tourism and agriculture as the fundamentals to harness opportunities in this regard. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Amelia Kyambadde said that the government prioritises industrialisation as evidenced in Uganda’s vision through NDPII, where it targets to boost the shell of industrialisation from 25% to 31% as well as increase the labour force in the industrial sector from 7% to 26%. She said industrialisation is high on NRM’s agenda, adding that this has led to significant industrial development since 1986.
Rt. Hon. Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of Uganda
power, setting up vocational institutions to enable and enhance skilling up as well as promoting dialogue to propose solutions to accelerate industrialisation. She called upon the people to support and enhance the growth of local manufacturers through promoting the Buy Uganda, Build Uganda (BUBU) policy.
Hon Kyambadde however note that although the industrial sector is still facing a number of challenges including inadequate physical structure, low technology and innovation capability, low levels of skills, limited power supply and high costs of finance among others, the government is doing whatever it takes to intervene in solving these problems including establishing hydropower dams to supply
The UN Resident Coordinator to Uganda, Rosa Malango was optimistic that the discussions will energise Ugandans’ level of interest in industrial development.
districts, in paper and briquette making. UIRI also partnered with the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) in training groups in Kiryandongo, Kanungu and Jinja districts.
as the opportunity for product development.
Augmenting the Institutes nurturing role, that support incubatees and trainees in determining the quality of their products, through offering product screening as well
Adapted from the Prime Ministers website: http://www.gov.ug/ministry/office-prime-minister
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute strengthens government’s commitment to improve the livelihood of its citizens, through industrialization
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Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda, State Minister for Tourism
Ho. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
Doreen Katusiime, Permanent Secretary
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Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is a Government Ministry with a responsibility to sustain tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage. This is aimed at contributing to transforming Uganda into a prosperous country. It comprises of a number of Departments which include: Tourism Development; Wildlife Conservation; Museum and Monuments; and Finance and Administration. The Ministry also has a number of affiliated institutions achieve its mission, these include; Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Trust (UWECT), Uganda Tourist Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Training Institute (UWTI), Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Tourism in Uganda is at a turning point with tremendous opportunities emerging and has been named among the World’s top tourists’ destinations. Mandate
(c) Selflessness
The mandate of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWH) is derived from Article 189 and Sixth Schedule the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995), Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200, Uganda Tourism Act, 2008, Historical Monuments Act 1967, Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006.
We shall put public interest above personal interest without consideration of any financial or material benefit and gains.
Our Mandate is: “To formulate and implement policies, strategies, plans and programs that promotes tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage conservation for socio-economic development and transformation of the country”.
Vision “Sustainable tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage contributing to the transformation of the Ugandan society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous one”.
(d) Partnership We shall engage our partners in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating our programs. (e) Objectivity We shall make decisions based on merit, professional codes and other codes of good practice. (f) Honesty We shall conduct our duties and provide services with truthfulness, diligence and sincerity.
Mission “To develop and promote tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage resources for enhancement of Uganda as a preferred tourist destination, with accelerated sector contribution to the national economy”.
Values and Principles
(g) Client focus We shall put the interests of our clients as our first priority. We shall always seek to meet our clients’ lawful needs and expectations.
We the members of Management and Staff of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage hereby commit ourselves to the above Mandate, Vision and Mission to provide services of the highest standards and quality based on the values and principles below:
(h) Optimal use of resources
(a) Compliance with policies, legislations and standards
(i)Transparency and Accountability
We shall have respect for policies, legislations and standards of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage
We shall be transparent and accountable for our decisions, actions and inactions.
(b) Integrity
(j) Professionalism
We shall show the highest standards of integrity and, shall not place ourselves under any financial or other obligations to individuals or organizations that compromise our professional behavior in performance of our duties.
We shall adhere to the professional codes of conduct while executing our duties.
We shall endeavor to optimally use resources in the attainment of the Ministry objectives and targets.
(j) Responsiveness:
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We shall respond to our clients effectively and efficiently when ever called upon. (k) Impartiality We shall provide services to all clients without discrimination of gender, race, color, political affiliation, and religion or creed.
Key Result Areas Our Key Result Areas are the following: ■■ Formulation, Implementation and Monitoring of Tourism, Wildlife and Cultural heritage Policies, Legislations, Plans, strategies and standards. ■■ Sustainable management of wildlife and cultural heritage conservation areas ■■ Tourism Product Diversification ■■ Promotion and marketing of Uganda as a preferred tourism destination ■■ Human resource capacity development in Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage sector ■■ Education and awareness creation of the sector ■■ Regulation and Quality Assurance of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage programs and services. ■■ Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Research, information management and dissemination ■■ Negotiation, conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements on Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage.
Commitments As a Ministry responsible for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage we commit ourselves to the following; 1. Formulation, Implementation and Monitoring of Tourism, Wildlife and Cultural heritage Policies, Legislations, Plans, strategies and standards. We shall
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1. Formulate tourism and hospitality services standards and guidelines 2. Formulate Museums, Research and Monuments Guidelines 3. Provide timely and relevant policy information and advice within our mandate. 4. Formulate and adhere to performance plans and budgets. 2. Sustainable management of wildlife and cultural heritage conservation areas We shall 1. Maintain ecological integrity of wildlife protected areas 2. Maintain integrity of gazetted sites and monuments 3. Enforce wildlife and cultural heritage conservation laws and regulations 4. Enforce tourism laws and regulation 5. Maintain safety and security in wildlife protected areas 6. Reduce incidences of human wildlife conflicts by 50 percent 7. Monitor impacts of oil and gas, tourism, mining and hydropower development in wildlife and culturally protected areas 8. Respond to all incidences of wildlife disease outbreaks 9. Increase benefits accruing to local communities by 10 percent 3. Tourism Product Diversification We shall 1. Introduce hot air balloons and canopy walks 2. Develop and butterfly watching trails in wildlife protected areas 3. Habituate 3 more gorilla groups and promote gorilla tours in Uganda 4. Build more cultural Centres 5. Continue developing heritage trails, sports tourism, Faith based tourism, marine tourism 4. Promotion and marketing of Uganda as a preferred tourism destination We shall 1. Attend all major regional and international tourism expos 2. Attend annual UNESCO conference 3. Develop a national tourism web portal
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4. Produce and distribute tourism promotional materials 5. Undertake quarterly tourism promotion campaigns domestically,and internationally 6. Participate in bilateral and multilateral tourism to promote Uganda tourism 7. Use embassies to market tourism 8. Organize world tourism day exhibition nationally 5. Human resource capacity development in Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage sector We shall 1. Train and tour guides in nature interpretation and visitor handling 2. Train and graduate students in wildlife management annually 3. Train and graduate students in hotel and tourism management annually 4. Undertake regular in service training for MTWH staff 5. Issue training awards on the day of graduation 6. Encourage universities to introduce heritage management courses 7. Train in-service holders, tour operators and conservation personnel 8. Consider diversifi9cation of languages in tourism development and promotion. 6. Education and awareness creation for the sector We shall 1. Undertake conservation education tours country wide 2. Support the Wildlife Clubs of Uganda 3. Sensitize the general public about conservation and tourism 4. Support the National Tourism Clubs 7. Regulation and Quality Assurance of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage programs and services. We shall 1. Register, classify and grade accommodation and hospitality facilities in Kampala, Entebbe, Mukono, Wakiso and other parts of the country 2. Inspect wildlife and culturally protected areas quarterly
3. Undertake annual inspection of tourism facilities in the country 4. Undertake quarterly inspection of wildlife use rights holding facilities 5. Register Private and Community Museums 8. Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Research, information management and dissemination We shall 1. Conduct surveys for key wildlife species 2. Keep an updated database of tourism and hospitality facilities 3. Carry out inbound, domestic and outbound surveys to compile tourism satellite account 4. Carry out tourism project appraisals 5. Provide basic Tourism, Wildlife conservation and heritage information within seven working days from the date of request. 6. Conduct scientific research into the history of the country 7. Up date database of heritage resources on a yearly basis 9. Negotiation, conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements on Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. We shall 1. Accede to the CMS/Gorilla Agreement 2. Ratify the 2005 UNESCO Convention on cultural diversity 3. Ratify the 1970 UNESCO Convention on illicit trafficking of Cultural materials 4. Ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on protection of underwater cultural heritage 5. Pay commitment dues to UNESCO, ICOMOS,AWHF, AFRICOM and CHAD 6. Negotiate and sign the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration Treaty 7. Finalize domestication of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) 8. Clear all outstanding arrears to Lusaka Agreement, World Tourism Organization, World Heritage Convention and other bodies. 9. Implement EAC Sectoral council decisions on tourism and wildlife management.
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Werikhe Kafabusa, State Minister for Trade
Hon. Amelia Kyambadde (MP), Minister of Trade Industry & cooperatives
Hon. Ntabazi Harriet, Hon. Frederick Ngobi Gume, Minister of State for Industry Minister of State for Cooperatives
Amb. Julius Onen. Permanent Secretary
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is a Government Ministry responsible for promoting trade and industry and cooperatives for the development of the country. This Ministry is to ensure expansion and diversification of trade, cooperatives, environmentally sustainable industrialization, appropriate technology, conservation and preservation of other tradable national products. The roles above are targeted at generating wealth to benefit the country socially and economically. This Ministry has affiliated institutions like Uganda Commodity Exchange Limited (UCE), Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) and Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) to carry out its role. Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has the following Departments: External Trade, Internal Trade, Cooperative Development, Industry and Technology, Finance and Administration.
Mandate of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives ■■ Promote External and Internal trade ■■ To formulate policies and regulations for sustainable development of, trade, industrialization and technology, and co-operative. ■■ Oversee and facilitate implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at trade, industry and cooperatives development in Uganda. ■■ Inspect, monitor and evaluate the progress, standards, state and efficiency of the various sectors, under the trade, industry and cooperatives. ■■ Conduct studies and evaluate the impact of the policies of this sector in regard to advancement of the diversification, effect on the poverty eradication programs. ■■ Assess the need and where necessary, mobilize resources to support balanced industrial, co-operatives, and entrepreneurial development. ■■ Collect, process, analyze, and disseminate national and international data/information on the sectors and (provide an input for) rational decision-making. ■■ Participate in negotiations and implementations of arrangements relating to international and national treaties of the diversified sector.
Trade Minister, Amelia Kyambadde vending mangoes, bananas and other commodities in Kampala.
On 10th May 2017 Hon. Amelia Kyambadde spent her day living as street hawker. In her remarks after experiencing the life of a street hawker, the Minister noted that women emancipation has not yet reached all the women especially the vendors on the streets. She asked the women vendors to register and form cooperatives so as to receive training and help in location to formal decent trading places. The live a day in her life was organized by gals international forum NGO. Live a day in her life is an activity which exposed influential successful mothers to experience the life of a simple Mother while understanding the plight and challenges the mothers go through each day. This was done through Exposing a Career, Urban, successful and inspirational mother to a different setting of life in the rural or most disadvantaged area of Uganda by attaching her to a rural vulnerable woman to experience her life for 8 hours. In the same light, the rural woman is exposed to the career-family life of the Inspirational woman.
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Buy Uganda Build Uganda Policy The Government of Uganda has taken strides in the formulation and effective implementation of policy reforms; with the ultimate aim of poverty eradication and improving the income levels of Ugandan citizens. Consequently, poverty levels reduced from 31 per cent in 2008 to 19.7 per cent in 2013. It is also anticipated that Uganda will achieve the 2040 poverty target of 5 per cent given the rapid levels in poverty reduction.
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he Trade policy charges Government with responsibility to create an enabling environment for the private sector to nurture and grow. The Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) policy is premised on existing Government policies that support and encourage the consumption of locally produced goods and services. The policy will give guidance to policy makers to ensure that promotion of the consumption of local produced goods is integrated into their policies and procedures.
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The policy also aims at giving prominence to local produced goods. This policy will be beneficial to the economy and it illustrates the income that can accrue to different sectors.
The policy has been developed in consultation with all relevant stakes and is therefore inclusive of our nation’s social and economic development objectives.
It is anticipated that the policy will improve the local business environment. Deliberate interventions will be made in areas such as Public procurement preference schemes; promoting the use and conformity to standards; enhancing the capacity of SMEs in meeting supermarket supply-chain requirements; and assisting private sector in the development of the “Proudly Uganda� brand.
Finally, I urge all Ugandans, Private Sector Organisations, Government MDAs, and all Ugandans to support this policy document in the fight against poverty and ensuring prosperity for all Ugandans. Work with the Ministry of Finance, Planning an Economic Development and the PPDA to amend or change procedures is on-going.
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BUBU Implementation on Track The Government is implementing the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) Policy. The policy aims at increasing consumption of local products and increasing participation of the locally established firms in domestic trade. Its policy objectives are clearly spelt out in the strategic objectives in the BUBU Implementation Strategy which was launched in June this year. Progress made in implementation Ability to Supply National Infrastructure Facilities The Ministry has carried out surveys country-wide with the help of Uganda National Bureau of Standards to ascertain the capacities of our local industries to supply assorted materials to the huge infrastructure projects being undertaken by government. The infrastructure projects include: Karuma, Isimba power projects, Standard Gauge Railway, Road projects among others. The survey covered eleven cement and Steel producing companies/ firms. The firms surveyed include; Roofings Ltd Uganda, Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd, Uganda Baati Ltd, Madhvani Steel Ltd, East African Roofing Systems Ltd, Tembo Steels Ltd, Pramukh Steel Ltd 3, Steel and Tube Industries Ltd, Bavima Enterprise and Kampala Cement Ltd. The companies which have demonstrated capacity to meet the required standards and supply requirements will be recommended for consideration to the projects being undertaken by government. In the same exercise the survey team advised some companies to address technical and supply related parameters in order to be considered for such and other related projects. Part of the findings centered on the issue that most of the steel companies did not meet the requisite standards namely producing steel rebar’s from virgin iron and steel raw material a requirement to qualify to supply the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Other issues mirrored on the technology required in their manufacture process, for instance the need for signalization technology as opposed to zinc coating to protect the steel bars which is widely used in the steel companies. Some of these requirements call
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda launches the BUBU policy along with the Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde on
The policy will give guidance to policy makers to ensure that promotion of the consumption of local produced goods is integrated into their policies and procedures.
for a complete overhaul of the manufacturing belt to include these technologies that are needed for the SGR.
Industries Ltd and Fine Spinners Ltd which have benefited from this opportunity of supplying the forces with uniforms.
On the other hand, most cement companies have met the requisite standards and are already supplying.
The Ministry of Trade has interested some schools to consider procuring their uniform requirements from local suppliers and we are mobilizing local firms to show-case their products.
Presidential Directive On 8th October 2016 while inspecting the UMA Trade-fair at Lugogo Show Ground, H.E the President directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to implement the “BUBU” policy by procuring locally originating/ manufactured products and made special reference to purchase of uniforms and footwear for the Army, Police and Prisons. Other items to be procured by government include furniture from local manufacturers; these items are for immediate implementation. For, instance the President Directed MDAs to procure furniture from Uganda Prisons Services. Arising from this directive, a trade opportunity of over Ushs 32bn has been garnered from BUBU Policy Implementation. At the moment there are two companies, namely Nyanza Textiles
Supermarkets the Ministry has continued to constructively engage supermarket Chains in the Country to implement the policy by providing shelf space in their stores to locally originating products. A random selection will show, both foreign and locally based Supermarket stores provide reasonable space and visible display of our products especially, essential daily consumables-fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, honey to mention but a few. PPDA ,The Ministry together with other stakeholder institutions has identified regulations and procedures which are not supportive of the BUBU Policy Implementation.
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TradeMark East Africa: Growing Prosperity in E. Africa through Trade The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Ms Amelia Kyambadde, the Chief Executive Officer of TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), Mr Frank Matsaert and the Country Director, Mr Moses Sabiiti paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, the President of Uganda.
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he main purpose of the visit was to give a brief on the key achievements of TMEA so far, and present to the President TMEA phase 2 Strategy (2017-2023). TMEA is the largest Aid for Trade Facility globally; it was established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. It is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden, UK, and USA. The main objective of TMEA is Growing Prosperity in East Africa through Trade. Increased trade contributes to stronger economic growth, a reduction in poverty 34 | May 2017
and subsequently greater prosperity. TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with offices in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali. Over the last six years-2011 to 2016- that TMEA has been operational, it has worked closely with its partners, that is, the East African Community Partner States, the East African Community Secretariat, the private sector and civil society- to increase trade and prosperity by unlocking the economic potential of East Africa. TMEA is focused on supporting Eastern Africa to trade more by investing in the trade competitiveness of the region and believes
that increased trade will contribute to tangible gains for all citizens in Eastern Africa. The focus is not just on big business, but also on ensuring that increased trade generates benefits for all, especially, small businesses, women, and the poor. In Uganda TMEA is working closely with the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) to improve trade transport infrastructure by constructing several One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs). Currently, Busia OSBP, Mutukula OSBP, and Mirama Hills OSBP are all fully constructed and are now operating under one stop controls, where a transit cargo truck or passenger only stop in once, in one direction to undergo customs and/or immigration con-
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per truck daily, which is a cumulative total of US$38M annual savings on shipments to Uganda (over 2 years from 2014 to 2016). Also, URA has implemented the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) initiative, this offers an AEO accredited company a kind of customs red carpet treatment. The company’s cargo is not subject to physical inspection and the company self manages its bonded warehouse. Over 28 companies, which account for over 80% of customs revenue have been accredited to date.
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Ms Amelia Kyambadde, the Chief Executive Officer of TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), Mr Frank Matsaert and the Country Director, Mr Moses Sabiiti during a curtesy visit to H.E. Yoweri Museveni on November 2, 2016.
trols there by reducing the time previously spent on these process by more than 50%. Construction of the Elegu One Stop Border Post with South Sudan is at 70%. TMEA has also worked with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to upgrade the customs management system (ASYCUDA World) which has enabled 24hour web-based processing of customs transactions. This has led to 48% increase in customs revenue as of June 2015 with customs processing time reducing significantly by 30% from 120hours to 84hours. Indeed, in its 2015 report, URA indicated the increase in customs revenue from UGX2.9trillion in 2011 to UGX4.3trillion in 2015. In addition, URA has implemented the Electronic Cargo Tracking System which enables the real-time electronic monitoring of transit cargo trucks within the borders of Uganda, this has led to an 80% reduction in transit time for of cargo trucks from 8days (2012) to 2days. With this system URA tracks an average of 15,000 transit shipments annually and truck owners reported savings of $400-600
TMEA has also worked with the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) to implement an electronic monitoring system to provide a status of Uganda’s implementation of the EAC Common Market Protocol. The National Policy on EAC Integration has been implemented, laws aligned with the common market protocol and awareness level by the Ugandans on opportunities available in East Africa increased from 32% in 2010 to 67% in 2015. Furthermore, TMEA has worked with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the provision of laboratory testing equipment for key products that impact the Ugandan economy such as maize for moisture content, cement, and steel. The testing time for these products has been reduced by 63% from an average of 19days (2012) to an average of 7days. In addition, UNBS has certified over 57 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the Standards and Quality Mark that enables them to sell their products in super markets as well as export to the regional markets. The work with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) has seen the implementation of the Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) Reporting System, this system enables anyone with a basic mobile phone to report an NTB by simply pressing *201# and the report is sent simultaneously to MTIC and the relevant authority- such as the Uganda Police, URA, Uganda National Roads Authority, Immigration- depending on the NTB they are facing. According to an independent evaluation the report, the interventions at UNBS have led to a 58% reduction of the average time it takes to test selected products from 19 days (2011) to 8 days (2015). The average
cost of testing products reduced by 71% from USD350 (2011) to USD100 (2015). The work with the private sector has also yielded great results, for example support SEATINI created awareness on EAC Maize standards to 21,000 farmers in Nakaseke District, central Uganda. An adherence to the standards and adoption of principles like drying, grading and sorting have enabled farmers receive 75% price increase per kilogram. SEATINI’s sensitization on maize standards includes sorting, harvesting, grading, proper drying methods. Additionally, SEATINI developed a Sesame Standards No US11628:2016, which the World Trade Organisation approved and Uganda has adopted. This will improve the sesame for Ugandan and increase exports to regional and international markets due to better quality. The independent evaluation, conducted by consulting firm Market Share, reports that the TMEA Uganda programmes have contributed to inducing additional trade of USD 97Million since 2014; with USD 50Million achieved in 2015/2016. The elimination of non-tariff barriers, upgrading of customs systems and custom reforms, improvement of testing by UNBS have significantly reduced the cost and time of doing business in Uganda. Regionally, TMEA’s support for the modernisation of ports in Mombasa and Dar, and its one-stop border posts are transforming trade and driving integration across the region. The time it takes to move goods from Mombasa to Kampala has been halved, to six days. A container now moves through the port of Mombasa in less than 4days – it took more than 15days only a few years ago. Also, TMEA has raised significant funding to develop the port of Dar es Salaam. And by the end of next year, the programme will have helped increase East Africa’s exports by at least 10%. To contribute to the free flow of goods in East Africa and enhance access to markets, TMEA has supported the construction and operationalisation of critical infrastructure like the 13 One Stop Border Posts spread across seven border crossing in the EAC; these border crossings will contribute to reducing the time
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Regional Integration Report 2016, the EAC is the highest performing regional integration block in Africa. The reports notes that key success factors of block’s performance include: very strong political will; trade integration and free movement of goods through the Single Customs Territory; and the planning and financing of regional infrastructure projects. In addition, the recently released World Bank Logistics Performance Indicator 2016, scored the EAC highly with the Northern Corridor Initiatives and the Single Customs Territory singled out as key contributors to this improved performance. In Africa, Kenya was ranked 2nd, Uganda ranked 5th, Tanzania 8th, Rwanda 9th and Burundi 13th. Hon. Kirunda Kivejinja (R), Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs handing over the Visionaries of Uganda Awards to Mr. Moses Sabiiti (L), the Country Director of Trade Mark East Africa at Serena Hotel
it takes to cross the border by 30%. Investments at the port of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam are expected to increase throughput and reduce the time it takes to import/export goods at the two ports. This reduction in time leads to a reduction in the cost of doing business. It is ultimately expected to lead to a decrease in the cost of basic commodities, or at the very least a stabilisation of those costs.
contributed to the performance of the EAC region, for example the East African Community Regional Block performed quite well in the recently released World Bank Doing Business Report (2017) with Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda, taking the lead. Uganda was ranked 115 out of 189 economies and was recognized one of the top 10 most improved economies.
TMEA has complimented its investments in hard infrastructure at borders and ports by supporting the adoption of world class software by government agencies, allowing for better trade efficiency and enhanced revenue collection. The customs systems adopted by the Revenue Authorities in Uganda and Rwanda, for example, have led to creating a better business environment in those countries. In, Rwanda the Electronic Single Window has reduced the time it would take to process imports from 2days, 10hours and 5minutes to 1day, 10hours and 55minutes – a reduction of 46%. A decrease of one day (1day), in release times for imported goods, translates to savings of 0.4% of total imports, equalling approximately $6.8million annually.
On the Trading Across Borders Indicator, Uganda registered tremendous improvement. The report credits this to the construction of the Malaba OSBP and improved border processes to clear exports. The report recognizes URA for being among the top reformers, the implementation of TMEA supported integrated border management and one stop controls at Busia OSBP, Malaba OSBP, Mutukula OSBP and Mirama Hills OSBP has had a positive impact on the cost of doing business.
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The Doing Business report indicates that there was a 20% reduction in time to export from 7days (2016) to 5.6days (2017) and a 50% reduction in cost to export from USD780 (2016) to USD389 (2017). In addition, it indicates that there was a 6% reduction in time to import from 13days (2016) to 12days (2017) and a 33% reduction in cost to import from USD1, 176 (2016) to USD785 (2017).
The report noted that within the low income group, East African countries are leading the performance in this years’ edition and lists Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda as countries that are over-performing their income group peers. Also, customs agencies obtained much higher PI ratings than other agencies enforcing quality or technical standards of goods. It further indicated that relatively rapid improvements can be achieved regionally if countries have a strong political will and align their efforts in implementing administrative reform such as the Northern Corridor that links Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda with the port of Mombasa in Kenya. The report elaborated that soft trade infrastructure (ICT) and transport facilitation reforms, where implemented, have had a significant impact even before hard infrastructure projects were completed. For the first time, in the history of the LPI reports, landlocked countries are no longer automatically the most unfortunate ones, as evidenced by, for instance, the performance of Rwanda and Uganda. TMEA’s catalytic role in these regional and national performance achievements cannot be overstated specifically on the Trade Facilitation initiatives that have been implemented in by EAC Ministries, Departments and Agencies. TMEA intends to continue these great partnerships with a focus on exports growth for Uganda and the EAC in general.
Furthermore, according to the African Union
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LOTTERIES AND GAMING REGULATORY BOARD PRESS RELEASE (LICENSING ROUND ONE) The Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB) is a body corporate established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016.The Board came in to effect on the 8th of April 2016.The supporting Regulations came in to effect on 26th May 2016.This is the first licensing round under the Act. The LGRB was established to enforce the law relating to the conduct of lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos, to establish the national lotteries and gaming regulatory board, to provide for licensing and regulation of lotteries, gaming and betting; to provide for taxation of casinos, gaming and betting activities. The Board is therefore mandated by law to supervise and regulate the establishment, management and operation of lotteries, gaming betting and casinos in Uganda, and to protect the citizens from the adverse effects of gaming and betting in Uganda. LICENSING The activities licensed are: a) Lotteries b) Casinos c) Betting houses d) Slot Machine operations Licensing requirements and criterion;
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Applications shall be open to registered companies only (proof of incorporation). ii) Investment License for Foreign owned companies i.e. more than 50% foreign owned iii) Audited books of accounts for existing operators and Proof of capital adequacy in relation for Lotteries and Gaming (Capital adequacy) Regulations iv) Detailed description of the games you intend to promote /machines you intend to use and how they work. Attach a copy of the specific rules applicable to each game to be introduced. v) Details of Equipment as to serial numbers, make/model, origin and proof of certification by recognized gaming standard of the equipment and / software intended to be used. vi) Proof of Intended physical address of business/ principal location and any other secondary locations if identified. Applicant should attach proof of ownership or intention to lease premises identified or proof of any such arrangements. Premises must comply with premises guideline. vii) Detailed business plan. This should detail the following; a) Clear statement of project objectives, b) Applicants profile, c) Details of investment costs and how the proposed investment will be finance: name specific sources of funds and their contracts,
terms and conditions of loans if applicable. Projected financial and economic analysis Expected employment generation in Uganda. Proposed implementation schedule and any other relevant information. Proof of Tax Registration and attach tax clearance certificate if company has been existing for more than 12 months. Particulars of Directors of the Company. This should include proof of citizenship, their legal status in Uganda and detailed curricula vitae highlighting experience in activities license is sought for. Particulars of key employees (Chief Executive, Chief of Operations, Chief of Accounts and Branch Manager/ Gaming Floor Managers for Casinos). In case of foreign Directors/ foreign key employees work permits, Interpol clearance. Bank account details and evidence of start-up funds for New Applicants. Security guarantee of prescribed amount as per activity license is sought in the prescribed format (guarantee to be submitted after approval of application by the Board). Proof of payment of prescribed fees (application fees). License fees to be paid after application is approved by the Board. Detailed program of corporate social responsibility.
d) e) f) viii) ix)
x) xi) xii) xiii)
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LICENSED OPERATORS 2017.
Licensed companies should adhere to the Law and Regulations and in particular.
The following companies fulfilled all requirements and are licensed for 2017;
NO. APPLICANT AND TRADE NAME
PRINCIPAL LOCATION CASINO
1. 2. 3. 4.
Audley Limited T/A Kampala Casino and Pyramids Casino Casino Golden City Limited T/A Golden City Casino Crown Casino Limited Firma Profit International limited T/A Big win
Pan African House, Kimath Avenue, 2 Floor. Kampala. Plot 12, Cham Towers Kampala Road Plot 83, Katalima Road, Kololo Courts Plot 2 Old Portbell Road
5. 6. 7. 8.
Fortuna Limited T/A Mayfair Casino Garden City Casino Limited T/A Simba Casino/Bet Grand Victoria Limited T/A Diamond Casino Visvar Investments Limited T/A Nile View Casino
Plot 2/4 Kisozi Close, Nakasero, Kampala. Plot 64, Yusuf Lule Road Kampala Plot 3,Ndundas Road, Kololo Courts Plot 54, Lubas Road Jinja
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
A better Place Limited T/A Gals Sports Betting Best Holdings Limited T/A Betwin Eldorado Company Limited T/A Premier Bet/Slots Fair Sports Betting Limited T/A Fair Betting Game Pros Limited Gateway Gaming Limited T/UBET Kings Investments Limited T/A Kings Sports Betting Lucky Sports Betting Limited T/A Luck Betting Mena Sports Consulting Uganda Limited T/A Betin Uganda Parsha International Limited T/A Max Bet Rangers Limited T/A Betway Sports Betting Africa T/A SBA Top Bet Limited T/A Top Bet Wolf Sports Betting Limited T/A Wolf Sports Betting. Intelworld Limited T/A Bet Pawa Enterprise Bet & Company Limited
1.
Club Win Limited T/A Club Win
nd
BETTING Archer Road Plot 11, Kampala Queens Way, Katwe PLOT 936, Kampala Plot 26/28, Ben Kiwanuka Street Kampala Plot 150, Nsalo Road. Kisozi Complex, Nakasero Lane, Kampala Room 361 Equatorial Mall, Bombo Road, Kampala Plot 19, Market Street, Platinum House Kampala Mawanda Road, Kampala Block A 5th Floor, UAP Building Nakawa, Kampala Kulambiro Ring Road, Kisasi, Kampala. Plot 42, Lugogo House, Lugogo Bypass. Plot 8 Burton Street Aponye City Mall Plot 42, Lugogo Bypass, Lugogo House, Kampala Mawanda Road. Plot 49 Block B5 Ntinda Plot 3A2 & 3A2 Ground Floor Forest Mall
SLOT MACHINE OPERATORS Acacia Place, Acacia Road
• The minimum size of Casinos, gaming/betting premises must be 30sqms and can only be in a city, municipality or Town council. • Gaming equipment, systems and software must be authorized by the board before use. • Key employees must be licensed by the board these include the CEO, Chief of operations, Chief of accounts, Premises managers /gaming or floor managers for casinos. • Minors who are defined by law as persons below 25 years must not be involved directly or indirectly or engage in gaming/betting activities. Therefore operators must require all punters to show a national ID as proof of age before accessing any gaming, betting or Casino premise. • Operation times – all gambling operators are required to operate within the prescribed times of 10pm -4 am.Operations carried outside these times are illegal and can result in dire consequences to the operator. Manzi Tumubweine CHAIRMAN LOTTERIES AND GAMING REGULATORY BOARD
LICENSING PROCESS IS STILL ON GOING Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, 4th Floor Communications House, Plot 1. Colville Street, P.O. Box 5446 Kampala Uganda Telephones: +256 414 231628, +256 414 231638, +256 414 231648, Website: www.igrb.go.ug, Email: info@igrb.go.ug
Infrastructure Development
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H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of State for Works & Transport (Works)
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Hon. Aggrey Bagiire Minister of State for Works & Transport (Transport)
Hon. Eng. Monica Azuba Ntege, Minister of Works & Transport
Waiswa Bageya, Permanent Secretary
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Sector Performance Report on the NRM Manifesto 2016 TO 2021 The Ministry of Works and Transport is the leading Ministry in implementing the flagship projects in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021. These projects are in line with Uganda Vision 2040 and NDP2 . We are very enthusiastic in delivery of this mandate that will propel Uganda into middle income status. This transport infrastructure will drastically lower the cost of transportation subsequently attract large Foreign Direct Investment in industries which will provide employment and raising people’s incomes. SGR construction will commence this year, the National carrier will be in the sky by mid next year 2018, and all major roads are on target to be completed on schedule for example Entebbe Express Way will be completed mid next year. The major Kampala flyover will commence next year. Overview of sector manifesto commitments The flagship projects in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021 for the Sector are: 1. Development of the Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) together with Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan to provide fast, reliable, efficient and high capacity railway transport services to reduce the cost of doing business, increase the region`s competitiveness and expedite economic growth and development; 2. Revival of the National Carrier to enhance the Country’s competitiveness by reducing the cost of air transport and easing connectivity to and from Uganda, promote tourism industry and contribute to the development of Uganda as a regional hub;
6. Installation of 8 Ferries for effective and safe continuation of national road network and provision of transport services to islands and other hard to reach areas
port to provide adequate infrastructure and facilities in order to accommodate current and future air traffic and promote service excellence;
7. Provision of additional 1151 pieces of road equipment including heavy duty graders, rollers, excavators, etc to districts to enable them carry out effective road maintenance on their respective DUCAR network;
10. Construction of Kabaale International Airport in Hoima to facilitate the development of the oil refinery
8. Construction of a new Kampala port at Bukasa to develop an alternative route (Central Corridor) from Kampala, across Lake Victoria to the Indian Ocean and reduce over-dependence on the Northern Corridor
Status of Implementation of Sector Commitments 1. Railway Sub Sector ■■ Financing of Malaba-Kampala SGR will be concluded this year 2017 ■■ Negotiations have been going on for some ti me and are nearing conclusion.
9. Expansion of Entebbe International Air-
3. Construction of 2,025Km of new tarmac roads including strategic roads to support exploitation of minerals, oil and gas, as well as, tourism activities to ease provision of social and administrative services and also improve all weather accessibility in the country`s hinterland; 4. Construction of Express ways and flyovers in the Metropolitan Area to reduce traffic congestion and ease movement of transit traffic through GMKA 5. Construction of 112 bridges to remove bottlenecks on the national network and improve all weather accessibility
Hon. Minister Aggrey Bagiire (Second right) standing alongside John Emoit, a project affected person in Malaba, Tororo and SGR Project Coordinator Eng. Kasingye Kyamugambi at Emoit’s old house before compensation and the new house was built using compensation money
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Land Acquisition ■■ A total of 100Km has been compensated in the districts of Tororo, Butaleja, Namutumba and parts of Iganga and is ready to be used for construction. ■■ The Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the alignment in the district of Mayuge already approved by Chief Government Valuer ■■ RAP for Jinja, Buikwe, Mukono and Kampala have been submitted to the Chief Government Valuer ■■ NEMA has already granted the SGR project ROW in 53Km of wetlands and NFA has already granted the SGR project ROW in 8.9Km of NFA land
Hon. Minister Eng. Monica Azuba Ntege Minister of Works & Transport Inspecting SGR Works
Connectivity with Kenya ■■ Kenya is a strong partner in NCIP and our political and technical teams have been working together to ensure seamless connectivity between the two lines. I want to commend the Kenyans for this. ■■ Bilateral Agreement signed with Kenya for seamlessness , infrastructure at the border, and locomotive routing and exchange. ■■ Agreed with Kenya to have one railway operator for the Mombasa- Kampala SGR section and to be operated as a single railway operation ■■ Construction of Nivasha-KisumuMalaba and Malaba-Kampala SGR sections have been synchronized and will be completed at the same time. Construction ■■ All pre-construction activities including local content mobilization, harmonization and relocation of roads, water facilities, electricity, telecommunication are being undertaken ■■ Capacity building is underway ■■ Construction mobilization is ongoing by the contractor ■■ Construction is expected to commence this year ■■ Technical Studies for GKMA Light Rail Transit System are being concluded and we hope to start construction this year Other railway projects ■■ Rehabilitation of Tororo-Gulu railway line – passing through the main towns of 40 | May 2017
A demarcated Railway Corridor in the Eastern Route in Tororo.
Tororo, Mbale, Soroti Lira and Gulu. ■■ A feasibility study of the rehabilitation has been conducted with support from EU and TMEA. ■■ Sourcing for funding from European Union is on-going ■■ Approximately 375 Km of line will be rehabilitated ■■ Construction of Gulu Logistics Hub ■■ Pre-feasibility study completed in January 2017 ■■ Design and supervision consultant has been procured ■■ Designs will be completed by December 2017 and construction will commence in early 2018 ■■ Passenger Services Operations- Railbased urban mass transit system for GKMA ■■ This is intended to improve traffic fl ow in GKMA ■■ Average ridership per day is 1,800 passengers and 40,000 passengers per month
■■ We have plans to expand the service across Greater Kampala i.e. Kampala - Nalukolongo, Kampala – Port Bell routes and our target is to increase the number of passengers to1,624,392 annually.
2. Air Transport Revival of the National Carrier ■■ Completed Feasibility study; Developed financing proposal; Presented a Cabinet Memo in March 2017 ■■ Cabinet Committee is currently studying viable investment options and appropriate legislation & Management ■■ National Carrier to be launched in FY 2017/18 ■■ Expansion of Entebbe International Airport ■■ This will provide modern facilities for cargo handling, passenger terminals and other modern equipment as in other modern international airports
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To be completed (2017/18) ■■ Modification of existing passenger terminal ■■ Phase 2 of Long-term car park ■■ Modernization and automation of operations ( Airport Operations database, Terminal ■■ Operations Control Center, Computerized maintenance management) Other Progress By End Of 2017/18
Artistic impression of Entebbe International Airport Expansion Project
c. Significant strides in developing a number of Regional Aerodromes to harness the potential of Tourism are on-going including upgrading of regional airfields Like Arua, Gulu, Soroti, Kasese etc.
A Picture of the former Uganda Airlines plane.
Improving Airspace Safety Completed Projects (2016/17) ■■ Upgrade of Air Navigation equipment at Entebbe International Airport ■■ Upgrade of radar surveillance equipment ■■ Upgrade of Air Traffic Message Handling System ■■ Special survey of Entebbe, Arua, Soroti, Kasese to enable performance-based navigation
a. New Cargo Complex – 80%, Secondary runway – 50%, Main and secondary aprons – 65% b. Construction of Kabaale Airport in Hoima ■■ Master Plan and Detailed Engineering Designs completed. ■■ Procured civil works contractor and signed commercial contract on 05 May 2017 ■■ Negotiations on financial arrangements are on-going ■■ Construction works to commence in FY 2017/18
system ■■ New no-break power supply system (400 KVA) ■■ New Bus-bar 10 ti mes the capacity of the old one ■■ New Long-term car park ■■ New vehicle parking control system (Phase 1)
3. National Roads Development ■■ The Ministry continues to fastrack the development of the road network in line with the Manifesto and NDP. The changes that we ushered in UNRA are already yielding fruits ■■ The Ministry is upgrading 1,400Km
To be completed (2017/18) ■■ New radar surveillance system to cover low flying aircraft ■■ New Advanced Message Handling System (AMHS)
Entebbe International Airport Completed Projects (2016/17) ■■ Modern check-in and baggage handling
Section of the Kampala-Express Way
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from unpaved to bituminous standards, to be completed within the next 2/3 years ■■ A total of 1,882Km of roads are in advanced stages of procurement; ■■ Engineering Designs are ongoing for 1,964 Km Some roads to be commissioned soon (FY 2015/16) ■■ Atiak-Nimule (35Km) financed by JICA ■■ Ishaka – Kagamba Road (35.4Km) financed by GoU ■■ Ntungamo-Mirama Hills (37Km) financed by TMEA Construction of express ways Some of the Express ways include. ■■ Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway 51KM Ongoing (78.5% progress) ■■ Kampala-Northern Bypass Phase II 17KM Ongoing (45% progress) ■■ Dualling Kibuye-Busega-Mpigi (33km) 33Km Project Appraisal ■■ Kampala-Jinja (77Km) 77KM Project Appraisal ■■ Kampala Southern By-pass (18km) 18Km Project Appraisal
Some of the on gong road construction projects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Project At iak-Nimule For t Por tal-Kyenjojo Iganga (Nakalama)-Tirinyi-Mbale Iganga-Kaliro Ishaka-Rugazi-Katunguru Kafu-Kir yandongo Kamdini-Gulu Kiryandongo-Karuma-Kamdini Lira-Akia and Lira town roads Mbarara By-pass Moroto-Nakapiripirit Mpigi-Kabulasoke-Maddu-Sembabule Mukono-Kayunga-Njeru Musita-Lumino-Busia/Majanji Namunsi-Sironko-Muyembe-Kapchorwa Nansana-Busunju North Eastern Road Asset Management Project for Tororo-Mbale-Soroti-Lira-Kamdini Ntungamo-Kagitumba-Mirama Hills/Ishaka-Kagamba Olwiyo-Gulu-Kitgum-Musingo Pakwach-Nebbi Villa Maria-Sembabule
Km 35 50 97 32 55 43 62 59 21.4 40 93 135 94 104 65 47 340
Status Substantially Completed Ongoing (10.4 %) Ongoing (25 %) Ongoing (98%) Tendering Substantially Completed Substantially Completed Substantially Completed Substantially Completed Ongoing (87% progress) Substantially Completed Ongoing (58 %) Ongoing (68 %) Ongoing (12%) Ongoing (45.8 %) Ongoing (98%) Tendering
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Ongoing (63%) Ongoing (96%) Ongoing (58 %)
Paved roads rehabilitation and bridges ■■ Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of 482 of the paved roads is ongoing Bridges Some of the bridges that are on-going or Completed ■■ New Nile Bridge at 31% Progress ■■ Apak bridge (40m) in Lira district ■■ Alla (20m) and Enyau (15m) Bridges in Arua & Birara Bridge (32m) ■■ Kyanzuki Bridge on Kasese Kilembe Road (39.2Km) ■■ Pakwala (15m) and Nyacara (15m) Bridges in Nebbi & Goli (20m) and Nyagak Bridges in Nebbi ■■ Leresi Bridge (Butaleja) Butaleja – Leresi – Budaka Road ■■ Ndaiga bridge (40m) along Bugiri-Malaba Road secti on Mitaano (60m) Bridge in Kanungu & Ntungwe (69m) Bridge in Kasese (Ishasha- Katunguru) Road ferries There are 8 Ferries that are planned to be 42 | May 2017
MV Kalangala enabling transportation on Lake Victoria
procured and installed. These include: a) Procurement of a second ferry on Lake Kyoga for Namasale- Zengebe crossing completed b) Procurement of a new ferry for the Wanseko-Panyimur crossing has been completed c) Procurement of Sigulu ferry commenced d) Procurement of a new ferry for Bukun-
gu-Kagwara-Kaberamaido crossing on Lake Kyoga will commence in 2017/18 e) Procurement of a new ferry at Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale
4. Road Maintenance Road maintenance is one of the major activities of the Ministry and its Agencies. Roads are expensive assets that must be maintained.
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■■ Complete construction of Katuna and Elegu One Stop Border Posts and exit road at Malaba border post ■■ Complete Designs for upgrading of Ntoroko and Goli border posts
Challenges ■■ Land acquisition, ■■ Funding Gaps, ■■ Delays in procurement
Conclusion
Finished Road Works of the Kampala Entebbe Express Way pending Commissioning by the Government
Through URF, these funds go to maintaining UNRA (14,756KM), DUCAR (14,230KM) and KCCA roads (465KM). We must ensure that roads are accessible all year round
5 Water Transport Revamping Southern Route a) Construction of a new Kampala port of Bukasa Progress as at 11th May 2017 ■■ Procured a Consultant for port development Procured a Consultant for RAP study ■■ Development of Port Master Plan and Engineering Designs is on- going (50% done) Plans for FY 2017/18 ■■ Implementation of RAP ■■ Finalise preparation of Port Master Plan and Engineering Designs ■■ Undertake port dredging and surcharging works (up to 40%) ■■ Upgrading of Port Bell and Jinja Ports and build a new ship to replace MV Kabalega Progress as at 11th May 2017 ■■ Designs have been completed. ■■ Works will be funded under the “Lake Victoria Transport Program” currently under appraisal by W/Bank Plans for FY 2017/18 ■■ Conclude project appraisal and Loan approvals with W/ Bank
■■ Procure Contractors and commence on work. ■■ Improvement of water transport safety ■■ Progress as at 11th May 2017 ■■ Reviewed and updated IWT legislation ■■ Inspected and licensed 39 IWT vessels; ■■ Investigated 5 marine accidents (Lakes Victoria & Albert); ■■ Received Cabinet approval for establishment of a new Maritime Department in the Ministry to oversee Maritime Administration Plans for FY 2017/18 ■■ Operationalise the new Maritime Department ■■ Implement a new regional project on maritime safety with AfDB funding to establish Search & Rescue facilities and Aids to Navigati on major lakes ■■ Work with Ministry of Education to establish a Maritime Training Institute in Namasagali/ Busitema university
Other achievements by the sector a) Upgrading of Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, Mirama Hills, Katuna and Elegu border Posts Progress as at 11th May 2017 ■■ Completed construction works for Malaba, Busia, Mirama Hills and Mutukula one Stop Border Posts. Plans for FY 2017/18
■■ The sector commitments in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021, took a multi -modal approach to ensure better connectivity and improved physical access to social services, production centers and markets so as to foster socio economic transformation. ■■ Key projects being implemented by the sector during this Manifesto period include construction of oil and tourism roads and expressways; expansion of Entebbe International Airport, and development of Kabaale airport in Hoima to support oil production; development of Standard Gauge Railway; National carrier and Bukasa Port among others. ■■ The performance of the Sector during this first year of Manifesto implementation shows steady progress. The Sector would like to assure all Ugandans that the commitments made in the 2016-2021 on the sector will be accomplished. ■■ Strategies for implementation include: Putting stringent measures on the contractors and consultants; Continuously improve Quality Assurance systems; Improved Governance and ■■ Accountability; and Improve in-house capacity and support local contractors ■■ We would like to thank GOU led by H.E the President, our Development Partners namely ■■ EU, World Bank, AfDB, Exim Bank of China, Islamic Development Bank, JICA, KOICA, TradeMark East Africa, BADEA,, DANIDA, and all Ugandans for the conti nued support to the sector ■■ We pledge our commitment to working with you to transform Uganda to a middle income country
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Presidents Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, launching the construction of Standard Gauge Railway part of the Northern Corridor infrastructure network for the region at Speke Resort Munyonyo on October 8, 2014
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Developing modern infrastructure remains a key ingredient in achieving the aspirations of Ugandans as enshrined in the Uganda Vision 2040. Infrastructure development is primarily meant to provide a conducive investment climate thus attracting large foreign direct investment (FDI) especially in heavy industries and services so as to reverse the large trade imbalance due to limited exports. It is important to note that there is worldwide competition of attracting investors by different countries. Why SGR?
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fundamentals of competitiveness which include transport must be strengthened and improved significantly and what the railway is doing is to create a competitive environment,” explains Eng. Kasingye Kyamugambi, the Project Coordinator of the Uganda SGR Project.
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as a back bone of transport infrastructure must provide a transport service for exports and imports that is comparable to other services in other countries in terms of quality, cost and reliability.
Specifically, the SGR will lower the cost of transportation and doing business in Uganda, thereby increasing the country’s competitiveness and ability to attract massive investments.
t is important that our investment climate is competitive at global stage. Investors must be assured of reliable, cheap and adequate transport services to the high end markets. This is the basis of developing a modern railway.
Under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP), the four partner states of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan will construct a standard gauge railway connecting their four capitals, and most importantly, connect them to Mombasa Port for easier access to the sea and the advanced markets of the Americas, Europe and Asia among others. Uganda in particular has planned to develop 1,724Km of SGR network in a phased manner starting with the 273Km Eastern (Malaba-Kampala) SGR route. Uganda’s strategic geographical positioning, puts it at the heart of the East and Central Africa logistics chain and can evacuate its products through the ports of Djibouti, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam among others. This can easily translate into Uganda being a regional logistical hub. Hon. Eng. Monica Azuba Ntege, Minister of Works & Transport
“To understand the benefits of the railway, we need to know that we are in the realm of global competitiveness. The
This conducive environment is expected to attract FDI especially in the industrial sector thus spurring industrialization of the country, which will in turn create opportunities for job creation to address the unemployment challenge, boost manufacturing of goods for export to high end markets. “Once you meet the standards for high end markets, you make a lot of money. Currently, because of the challenges with the existing railway systems especially around reliability and time of travel, the country continues to lose at least $2b annually,” noted Kyamugambi. In transforming the flow of commerce, Kyamugambi points out that the railway will reduce the time taken to move cargo from the port of Mombasa from an average seven to fourteen days to a single day thus changing the turnaround time of business. Construction of the Eastern SGR route running from the border town of Malaba
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Signing of the EPC contract between the Government of Uganda and the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) for the development of the Eastern and Northern Routes.
to Kampala will cost $2.3b. The railway will traverse 11 districts of Tororo, Butaleja, Namutumba, Luuka, Iganga, Mayuge, Jinja, Buikwe, Mukono, Wakiso and Kampala.
Project Progress update Bilateral cooperation In line with the NCIP Protocol, the partner states agreed to work together to fast track the development of the SGR. In September 2016, Uganda signed a bilateral agreement with Kenya for the joint and seamless operation of the Mombasa- Kampala SGR. 46 | May 2017
The two states agreed on tariff structures, operations, building of a one-stop border post at Malaba station in Kenya and to allow locomotive and rolling stocks access to each other’s country among others. In November 2016, Kenya and Uganda issued a joint communique on joint sourcing of financing and harmonizing construction timelines among others. Prior to this bilateral agreement, Uganda had entered into an EPC/ Turnkey commercial contract with China Harbour
Engineering Construction Ltd (CHEC) for the development of the SGR eastern route section from Malaba to Kampala. Kyamugambi has disclosed that discussions towards financial closure are moving on well with the Exim Bank of China.
Land acquisition The SGR project has todate compensated about 2,500 project affected persons (PAPs) since February 2016 when land acquisition commenced.
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Local Content Efforts to involve the local private sector through local content provisions are also on track. Where the standards differ from what the country is used to, the project has made efforts to discuss and guide the private sector on what is required. The Minister of Works and Transport signed off the local content strategy several months ago.
The Right of Way team who do the actual pegging of the railway corridor celebrate reaching 226km in early August 2016
The SGR local content refers to the added value brought to Uganda through the gainful participation of citizens and the Ugandan private sector in this multi-trillion shilling infrastructure project. There are several possible areas of participation for the local private sector including supply of major construction materials including cement, timber, steel and stone products. The others are security services, petroleum products, consultancy services, legal services, vehicle hire and labour among others. Todate, the SGR project has visited and held several discussions with Hima Cement, Tororo Cement, Kampala Cement, steel manufacturers and insurers. A local content data base is being developed.
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) team members assessing affected property in Mukono District recently before compensation is done.
Kyamugambi says the project remains on course with actual construction set to begin once financial closure is attained. “We will complete the process of land acquisition soon. All government departments are working together and pushing to realize this project which is going to change the economy and destiny of our country forever,” said Kyamugambi. Land acquisition is largely complete in the districts of Tororo, Butaleja, Namutumba, Luuka and Iganga while pegging of the rail-
“A local content unit will be set up within the SGR project office to oversee the implementation of the strategy,” said Kyamugambi. On employment, the target is to see that out of every 10 employees, 9 are Ugandans.
way corridor is complete up to Kampala.
Harmonization of projects
Valuation reports for the other districts are largely complete and are before the Chief Government Valuer for approval before compensation is done.
The alignment of the SGR project conflicts with other existing and planned infrastructure projects. These include national and city roads, water and electricity among others. Intense discussions have been held with the relevant government agencies. Harmonized positions on how these projects will co-exist have largely been agreed. Discussions are continuing on the few unresolved issues.
Kyamugambi notes that the project has received great support from the district local governments where the railway line is passing and where the affected persons who will surrender their land for the project are located.
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The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
Progress Report on the Manifesto Commitments for Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a limited liability company incorporated under the Companies Act that commenced operations on 1st April 2001 as a result of the Governments Power Sector Reform and Liberalization policy that unbundled the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) on 26th March 2001 into a number of successor companies with a view to transform the power sector into a financially viable electricity industry. The company is wholly owned by the Government of Uganda and has two shareholders, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Minister of State of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Minister of state of Finance for privatization unit.
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UETCL has the operational mandates divided into Single Buyer (SB), Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Public Infrastructure Provider (PIP). The mandate is derived from the following licences as granted by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA): ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■
License for Systems Operator; License for Operation of High Voltage Transmission Grid; License for Power Export and Import; and License for Bulk Power Supply.
Under the Single Buyer business, UETCL is authorised to negotiate all agreements related to the sale, purchase, import and export of electric energy. The company has long running contracts with several Power Generators and a number of Distribution Companies in the country. The company also imports and exports power from the major electricity utility companies in the region with which it has signed Power Sales and Power Exchange Agreements.
On the other hand, the TSO business involves the conducting of system operations including the dispatch and control of the operation of generation plants and other facilities necessary for system stability, security, reliability, safety and efficient operations. The TSO business further involves the operation of the high voltage transmission grid above 33 kV UETCL also operates under policy guidance of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The Company acts as the government implementation agency for various grid expansion projects aimed at upgrade and expansion of the national grid. The Company is focused on expansion and maintenance of the national grid both locally and through regional interconnections to ensure: ■■ Availability of a robust grid to guarantee reliable electricity supply ■■ Increased Regional Power Trade and ■■ Accelerated Grid Infrastructure Development to increase national coverage
Progress of the manifesto commitments contributed by UETCL Projects Under Implementation No.
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Bujagali Interconnection Project (Bujagali-Kawanda 220kV, 75km; Kawanda-Mutundwe 132kV, 17km; Bujagali-Nalubaale 132kV, 8km, Bujagali-Tororo 132kV,119km; 32/40MVA transformer at Kawanda, Substation extension works at Mutundwe).
Provision of adequate transmission • Project was concluded and commissioned in capacity to evacuate power gener2012. ated at Bujagali Hydro Power Station (HPS) to the existing National grid.
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Bujagali Interconnection Project (BIP). (Bujagali switch yard upgrade to 220kV).
Provision of adequate transmission • Construction works at 100% completion. capacity to evacuate power gener- • Commissioned on 22nd December, 2016. ated at Bujagali Hydro Power Station • Financed by AfDB and JICA (HPS) to the existing National grid.
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Bujagali-Tororo (Uganda) –Lessos (Kenya) 220kV transmission line (127km).
Improve access to electricity in Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) countries through increased cross-border sharing of energy and power.
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Mbarara-Mirama (Uganda) -Birembo Improve access to electricity in (Rwanda) 220 kV trans- mission line Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) countries (66km) and Mirama substation. through increased cross-border sharing of energy and power.
• EPC contract for Transmission line awarded to Jyoti Ltd and substation to Isolux. • Supervision Consultancy works ongoing. • Contract awarded to AECOM. • Construction works on going at 92% completion. To lead to the construction of the • RAP Implementation in progress with Bujagali-Tororo-Lessos and Mbarara2,778/3,119 (89%) PAPs compensated. Mirama-Birembo transmission lines • To be commissioned 2017. and their associated sub stations • Financed by AfDB and JICA. • EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contract for Transmission Line awarded to Jyoti Ltd and substation to Isolux Ingeniere. • Supervision Consultancy works ongoing. • Contract awarded to AECOM. To lead to the construction of the • Construction works in progress with 95% Bujagali-Tororo-Lessos and Mbararacompletion. Mirama-Birembo transmission lines • RAP Implementation in progress with and their associated sub stations 1,369/1459 (94%) PAPs compensated. • To be commissioned in 2017. • Financed by AfDB and JICA.
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Mbarara– Nkenda 132kV Trans- mis- Improvement on reliability, availsion Line (160km). ability and quality of power to the Western region of Uganda- Kasese, Fort Portal areas.
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Tororo – Opuyo –Lira 132kV Transmission Line (260km).
The general objective of compo• EPC contract awarded to Kalpatru Ltd. nent 1 is to provide a high voltage • Supervision Consultancy works Ongoing. Conbackbone between Mbarara and the tract awarded to Hifab Oy and Sunshine projects. mid-Western towns. • Construction works in progress at 83% completion. The objective of component 2 is to • RAP Implementation in progress 4,026/4,693 replace the wooden poles that are (86%) PAPs compensated. prone to fires and other natural haz• To be commissioned 2017. ards with steel tower structures • Financed by AfDB
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Mutundwe-Kabulasoke Restringing 132kV (84.5km).
Improvement of quality, reliability and availability of power supply.
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Tororo substation transformer 132/33kV, 32/40MVA.
Improvement of availability, reliabili- Works completed and commissioned ty, and quality of power supply
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Kampala North substation trans- for- Improvement of availability, reliabili- Works completed and commissioned mer 132/33kV ty, and quality of power supply.
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Karuma Interconnection Project (Karuma-Kawanda 400kV, 248.2km; Karuma – Olwiyo 400kV, 54.25km; Karuma-Lira 132kV)
To meet the energy needs for the Ugandan Population for social and economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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Isimba Interconnection
Provision of adequate transmission • RAP implementation is ongoing at 76% capacity to evacuate power generat(755/988). ed at Isimba HPS. • Signed commercial contract for EPC Construction with Energy Infratech PVT Limited. • Preliminary EPC activities including surveys, designs, manufacturing of towers are ongoing. • To be commissioned in 2018.
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Provision of adequate transmission capacity to cater for projected demand within industrial areas.
STATUS • EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contract awarded to Kalpatru Ltd and Techno Electric and Engineering Co. Ltd. • Supervision Consultancy works ongoing. Contract awarded to Hifab Oy and Sunshine Projects. • Construction works in progress with 94% completion. • RAP Implementation in progress with 1,698/1,771 (96%) compensated Financed by AfDB.
• Supply of materials completed. • Construction works concluded in February 2015.
• EPC contract awarded to Sinohydro Corporation Ltd • Supervision Consultancy services ongoing. Contract awarded to GOPA Intec • RAP Implementation ongoing with 2,082/3,978 (62%) PAPs compensated. • To be commissioned in 2018. • Financed by China EXIM Bank.
• EPC contract awarded to CAMCE. • Supervision Consultancy services ongoing. Contract awarded to NEK Consults Ltd. • RAP Implementation ongoing with 130/649 (20%) PAPs compensated. • To be commissioned in 2018. • Financed by China EXIM Bank.
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Nkenda - Fort Portal-Hoima 220kV lines (234km).
To evacuate the upcoming thermal power plant to be located at Kabaale as well as power generated by the mini hydros and co-generation power stations in the project area including Buseruka (Hydromax – 10MW), Muzizi (40MW), Waki (5MW), Kinyara (4-40) MW.
• Supervision consultant Contract awarded to Ficthner Gmbh. • EPC contract for construction of transmission line was awarded to KEC International. Works are ongoing with 80% completion. • EPC contract for construction of Substations was awarded to Shan- dong Taikai Power Engineering Co. Ltd. Works are ongoing with 70% completion. • RAP Implementation ongoing with 1,714/ 1990 (76%) PAPs have been compensated. • To be completed in 2017. • T-Line financed by Government of the Kingdom of Norway and substations by AFD (French Development Agency)
To improve power supply quality, security, reliability and availability in the South-Western and Western Region of Uganda.
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Kawanda – Masaka 220kV transmis- The programme is aimed at reinsion line (137km). forcing the capacity of the Western transmission line to cater for the increasing demand in the towns of Masaka, Mbarara,
• KEC International. Works at 80% completion. • EPC contract for construction of transmission line and Substations for Lot 2 and Lot 3 was awarded to Shandong Taikai Power Engineering Co. Ltd. Progress at 95% and 60% respectively. • Supervision Consultancy services ongoing. Contract awarded to Intec Gopa. • RAP Implementation ongoing with 2,152/2,644 (80%) PAPs compensated. • To be completed in 2017. • Financed by IDA (International Development Association) WB under ESDP (Electricity Sector Development Project).
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Queensway Substation 132/33/11kV.
• Financed by JICA. • EPC contract awarded to Nishizawa Ltd and works are ongoing at 96% completion • To be commissioned in 2017
Improvement of power supply reliability and quality in the Kampala Business Central Area and its suburbs.
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Opuyo-Moroto 132kV line (160km) and substation.
Provision of adequate transmission capacity to cater for the projected demand in the Karamoja region.
• EPC works to be financed by Islamic Development Bank (ISDB). • Financed by Government of Uganda. • Supervision of works contract was awarded to Ghods Niroo Engineering Company and works are ongoing. • Procurement of the EPC contractor is ongoing • To be commissioned in 2019. • RAP implementation is ongoing with 77% (821/1,060) completion.
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Mutundwe-Entebbe 132kV Extension of the high voltage transmission line (35km). grid to the Entebbe region to improve quality of supply and to evacuate power from proposed solar generation power plant.
• Supervision Consultancy works ongoing. Contract awarded to Intec Gopa. • Procurement for EPC Contractors is ongoing. • RAP Implementation ongoing with 465/1,025 (45%). • Contract for RAP implementation consultant was awarded to NEWPLAN Ltd. • To be commissioned in 2018. • Financed by KfW.
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NAME/ AREA OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES STATUS Hoima-Kinyara-Kafu 220kV To provide adequate transmis• Feasibility study concluded trans- mission line (92km). sion infrastructure to meet the • Procurement of supervision consultant on going power supply needs of Western • To be financed by IDA Uganda and evacuate power plants within the project area. Ayago Interconnection Provision of adequate trans• Conclusion of feasibility study, ESIA & RAP study ongoing. mission capacity to evacuate • GoU signed MoU with China Ghezhouba Group of Compa400kV Project (10km). power generated at proposed nies (CGGC), Contractor for Implementation of Both the HPP Ayago HPS. (Hydro Power Project) and IP (Interconnection project). • To be financed by China EXIM Bank. Mirama- Kikagati Nsongezi Provision of transmission capacity • Feasibility study concluded. 132kV (38km). to evacuate power from Kikagati • Financed by the Government of the Kingdom of Norway. and Nsongezi power plant. Mirama-Kabale 132kV Extension of the high voltage • Feasibility study, ESIA & RAP study completed. transmission line (85.3km). grid to the Kabale region to • Sourcing for financing for EPC Construction from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). improve quality of supply and to evacuate power from proposed generation power plant. Nkenda (Uganda)-Mpondwe-Beni (DR Congo) 220kV transmission line (72.5km). Lira-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua132kV(72.5km)
Regional grid interconnection for power trade and improvement of security of supply. Improvement of availability, reliability, and quality of power supply.
• Feasibility study, ESIA & abbreviated RAP study completed. • Funded by Government of the Kingdom of Norway. • Sourcing for financing for construction through regional umbrellas –NELSAP, EAC, EAPP. Soliciting of funds
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Lira-Gulu-Agago 132kV (140km)
Provision of transmission capacity to evacuate power from Agago/ Achwa 88MW power plant.
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Kabulasoke-Kiboga- Hoima 132kV (187km).
This project is needed urgently to Procurement of consultant for technical Assessment, detailed evacuate surplus power from the Design, ESIA and RAP and Supervision EPC works ongoing. 9MW generated by Buseruka and Funded by GoU. 5MW by Kinyara power plants to the National Grid.
• Procurement of consultant for technical Assessment, detailed design, ESIA and RAP and Supervision EPC works ongoing. • Funded by GoU
To provide transmission capacity
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Masaka – Mbarara 220kV (135km).
To meet the growing demand and improve power supply quality and reliability in the districts of Hoima, Mityana and Mubende. To provide adequate transmission infrastructure to meet the energy needs for the Uganda population in the project area
• Procurement of Supervision Consultant completed. • Feasibility studies completed Soliciting for financing
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Masaka-Mutukula- Mwan- Regional grid interconnection za 220kV transmission Line for power trade and improve(82km) Uganda’s side. ment of security of supply.
• Feasibility study, ESIA and abbreviated RAP study completed. • To be implemented under EAC (East African Community)
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Mutundwe Substation upgrade- 132/33kV, 60MVA, 132/11kV, 40MVA.
• Soliciting for financing.
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Provision of adequate transformer capacity to absorb power generated from Bujagali Hydro power Plant.
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NAME/ AREA OF PROJECT Lugogo Substation upgrade- 132/33kV, 60MVA Transformer.
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Kawanda Substation upgrade- additional 132/33kV 32/40MVA.
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Kawaala 132/33kV Substation upgrade.
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Mbale-Bulambuli 132kV (60km).
OBJECTIVES STATUS Provision of adequate trans• Soliciting for financing. former capacity to absorb power generated from Bujagali Hydro power Plant. Provision of adequate trans• Sourcing for financing. former capacity to absorb power generated from Bujagali Hydro power Plant. Improvement of power supply • Sourcing for financing. reliability and quality in Namungona, Kasubi, Kawaala and Wakiso district. Provide evacuation capacity for • Feasibility study ongoing Sourcing for financing from KfW. the renewable projects in the area such as Siti I & II, Muyembe, Ngenge I & II etc.
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• Provision of transmission capacity to evacuate power from Solar Power Plants. • Augmenting generation capacity to meet the growing demand. • Provision of transmission capacity to evacuate power from Geothermal Power Plants. • Augmenting generation capacity to meet the growing demand. • Provision of transmission • Capacity to evacuate power from cogeneration power plants. • Augmenting generation capacity to meet the growing demand.
Establishment of GET Fit Scheme in Progress.
A. POWER EVACUATION PROJECTS 1.
Project related to 150 MW Solar.
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Projects related to 300 MW Katwe Geothermal Power Plants.
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Projects Related to 150MW Cogeneration plants.
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B. GRID RE-INVESTMENT PROJECTS Owen falls- Namanve- Kampala North transmission line upgrade. Nkenda- Kabulasoke- Mutundwe 220kV transmission line. Nalubaale - Lugazi 132kV transmission line. Bujagali-Nalubaale132kV line (Restringing with HTLS conductor). C. SYSTEM EXTENSION PROJECTS Gulu-Kitgum 132kV transmission line and Kitgum Substation. Karuma – Tororo 400kV transmission line. D. REGIONAL POWER TRADE PROJECT Karuma-Nimule-Juba (Sudan) 400kV Line- (190km) Uganda’s part).
• Improvement of quality, reliability and availability of supply. • Improvement of reliability and quality of power supply. • Improvement of reliability and quality of power supply. • Improvement of quality, reliability and availability of supply. • Improvement of availability, reliability, and quality of power supply. • Improvement of reliability, availability and quality of power supply. • Regional Power Trade.
Power Purchase Agreement Signed.
Power Purchase Agreement signed for Kinyara upgrade.
Sourcing for financing. Sourcing for financing. Sourcing for financing. Sourcing for financing.
Sourcing for financing. Sourcing for financing.
Sourcing for financing.
Conclusion Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is committed to providing a reliable transmission backbone to enable Government achieve the objectives of the power sector reform as outline in the Government Policy Plan (GPP). Taking Uganda into Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development
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H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Eng. Dr. Harrison E. Mutikanga, CEO UEGCL
UEGCL In Stride With Nrm Manifesto Implementation Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is a government agency with the mandate to develop, own, and operate electricity generation facilities has stepped up its efforts to deliver 783 MW of new generation capacity by 2020. UEGCL will continue to work with government, development partners, and the private sector under the enhanced public-private partnerships to attract low interest concessional finance in developing new electricity generation facilities. UEGCL is the owner of the 380MW complex of Nalubaale and Kiira Hydroelectric plants that generate electricity at the lowest unit cost in the country that fosters the industry and manufacturing sectors.
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Uganda now has 850MWs of electricity compared to the 60MWs of 1986. The country is in are in the process of adding an extra 1000MWs in the next five years by working on Karuma, Isimba, the minihydros, the geo-thermal in Lake Katwe, the gas-powered stations and those using HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil).
Karuma 600MW Project Status
The project is at 43 months into its 60 month project duration representing 71% time progress. Physical progress of works (civil, hydro-mechanical and electromechanical) is estimated at 52% as at end of April 2017.
Isimba 183MW Project Status
The project is at 24 months into its 40 month project duration representing 60% time progress. Physical progress of works (civil, hydro- mechanical and electromechanical) was estimated at 54% as at end of April 2017, while general concreting works were at approximately 88%.
Muzizi 44.7 MW Project Status
The procurement of a contractor shall be launched in June 2017 and construction is expected to commence in early 2018.
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President Yoweri Museveni with Chinese investors at the ground-breaking ceremony of Isimba Hydro-Power Station in Busaana subcounty, Kayunga District. Looking on is Energy and Mineral Development Minister Irene Muloni (2R).
Isimba Hydro Power Plant Main Structure Completed Civil works of Isimba Hydro Power Project include the following main structures, such as Left Embankment Dam, Right Embankment Dam, Concrete Gravity Dam, Power House and Spillway. Therein, Power House, which is the key item of the whole project, involved in many items such as the main structure of civil works, installation of Electrical Mechanical and Hydro Mechanical. The progress of Power House is a key item to complete the hydropower plant.
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n 15th January, 2017, along with the completion of concrete pouring for the last block in upstream of Unit 3 (Power House), the goal of completion of concrete structure in upstream of Power House was achieved); On 27th February, 2017, the completion of concrete pouring for the last block in downstream platform of Unit 4 (Power House) had showed that the concrete structure in downstream of Power House was completed. Since commencement of Isimba Hydro Power Project, all the work progress smoothly under the joint efforts
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of Chinese engineers and Ugandan employees. The main concrete structure in Power House had been completed smoothly. The concrete pouring of spiral case of Power House is still in progress which lays the solid foundation for the following works, such as installation of gantry crane, gate, embedded parts of Units and the second phase of river diversion. 183MW Isimba Hydropower Plant and Isimba-Bujagali interconnection Project is located in Busaana Sub County, Kayunga District, along Victoria Nile River and is designed mainly for power generation. With
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maximum dam height of 26.5m and total length of dam axis of 1,625m. The 132kv transmission line, which starts from the Isimba switchyard and ends at Bujagali switchyard, will be erected on the same towers in double circuits. The double-circuit line will be 42km. The EPC Contractor of the project is China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE). Isimba Hydro Power Project will alleviate the shortage of power in Uganda also provide clean energy for the economic development of Uganda after the project is completed. The main concrete structure of Power House (downstream)
The Installation of Hydro Mechanical (HM) and Electric Mechanical (EM) Progress Well in Isimba Hydro Power Project If the hydropower plant is compared to a person, then the dam will be the body, and turbine-generator unit will be the heart. With trunk’s tenacity, hold up the whole dam and control the flow of water. Under the impetus of the water moving, turbine-generator unit is to provide a steady driving force for the whole hydropower station, giving the soul to it. Currently, the Hydro Mechanical (HM) and Electric Mechanical (EM) installation works are carried out with highly organized. The draft tube and draft cone tube between unit 1 and unit 4 have been installed in place. The installation for stay ring of unit 1 is under way, followed by
Installation of gantry crane in upstream
runner, runner chamber, and generator units. Such installations will be done with proposed procedure in order to ensure the safety and efficiency of work. Besides, all kinds of embedded parts of gates have been installed in place. The installation of Lower Radial Gates in Spillway SP1 is ongoing. Preliminary work for track mounting of trash rack is being done. There have two kind cranes of both Gantry Crane and Bridge Crane, for which the installation and commissioning have been finished and the loading test for downstream gantry crane was also completed.
Loading test of gantry crane in downstream
183MW Isimba Hydropower Plant and Isimba-Bujagali interconnection Project is located in Busaana Sub County, Kayunga District, along Victoria Nile River and is designed mainly for power generation. The EPC Contractor of the project is China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE). The full launch of installation for HM and EM marks that the middle-late stage of the construction of Isimba Hydro Power Project is coming. With joint efforts of Chinese engineers and local employees, the Isimba hydropower project will be put into operation as per the project schedule.
Installation of bridge crane in erection bay
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Ministry of Water and Environment
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Kibuule Ronald, Minister of State for Water
Hon. Kitutu Mary, Minister of State for Environment
Hon. Cheptoris Sam, Minister of Water & Environment
Mr. Alfred Okot Okidi, Permanent Secretary
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Providing quality water and environmental protection services to Ugandan The Ministry is mandated to set national policies and standards, manage and regulate water and environment resources and to determine priorities for water development and management. It also monitors and evaluates sector development programmes to keep track of their performance, efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
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his work is executed through the Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM), Directorate of Water Development (DWD) and the Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA). The Ministry also provides services to the public through four Parastatal agencies of National Forestry Authority (NFA), National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the National Meteorological Authority (NMA). The Ministry is committed to contribute to the economic and socio-transformation of the country by implementing the NRM
Manifesto commitments as well as the 23 Presidential Directives and Strategies for attainment of the middle income status in five years (2016-2021). The primary focus therefore is on increasing access to safe and clean water as well as improved sanitation by increasing piped water coverage in both urban and rural areas. Efforts are also made to increase storage and invest in construction of multi-purpose water reservoirs to boost production and productivity in the key sectors of the economy. In addition, the NRM government recognizes the environment as a critical component in development and wealth creation and therefore aims at promoting massive tree planting and restoration
of the degraded ecosystems country-wide. In view of the above strategies and priorities, and to address constraints such as drought leading to shortage of food and water for both domestic and water for production, climate change and its impacts, environmental degradation, the NRM Government through the Water and Environment Sector has put in place strategic objectives and targets to guide in the implementation of the Manifesto. These include: Increase access to clean and safe water from the current 65% to 79% in rural areas within a radius of 1Km and from 77% to 100% in
The president His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, Hon Ruhakana Rugunda and Eng. Hillary Mutabazi the Manger WSDF South west at the commissioning of the Muhanga water supply system.
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The President His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, EU head of delegation to Uganda, H.E Ambassador Kristian Schmidt inspecting the Gaba treatment works by NWSC
urban areas to ensure that at least each village has a source of safe and clean water and eventually piped water in urban areas by 2021. This is being implemented through:
Urban Water & Sewerage Department (WSDF’s and Projects) Towns completed
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Towns under procurement
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The Government is planning to shift from hand pump to solar powered watering pumping. The Government will be able to support farmers to undertake small scale irrigation by using the additional water available from solar pumping. In the medium term, the Government has earmarked 8bn per year for development of solar powered irrigation schemes where approximately 25 small scale farmers will be supported per year.
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Towns for consideration up to 2018
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increase sewerage coverage to 30 percent in 2019/20 in towns with population greater than 15,000 people. A total of 117 sanitation facilities will be constructed and five faecal sludge management facilities are to be constructed. Improve access to Water for Production and increase cumulative storage from the current 27,800,000 cubic meters to 55,000,000
cubic meters for multipurpose use including; irrigation, livestock, aquaculture and rural industries through construction and rehabilitation of large and small water reservoirs. To improve access to Water for ProductionCritical activities include construction of irrigation schemes and setting up innovative technologies to enhance agricultural production and productivity thereby contributing to socio-economic transformation. A number
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of projects were implemented to completion levels while others are on-going for example: Major irrigation schemes under farm income enhancement and forestry conservation Promote catchment based integrated water resources management, efficient water use and ensure that water resources related projects re sustained country-wide. By May 2017 the Ministry has developed 10 catchment management plans in the four zones, (Mpaga, Awoja, Semiliki, Rwizi, Aswa, Victoria Nile, Mpologoma, Albert Nile, Maziba and Ruhezamyenda). Another major activity of the ministry has been on restoration of riverbanks/streams in degraded flood prone areas in 4 catchments of Awoja, Manafwa, Mpaga and Semiliki. Build sustainable green economy through restoration of ecosystems and demarcation of critical wetlands and forest boundaries including planting of 100-200 million trees annually country wide and restoration of 3896Ha of wetlands annually country wide. To achieve an increase in the country’s forest cover from 10% to 15% by 2021, the Ministry sold 1,092.18Kg sold to private nurseries of which a cumulative total of 1,210.16Kg of tree seed out of 1,368Kg targeted was procured. It also opened up boundaries of forests and marked them with pillars, by May 2017, 385.41 Km of forest boundaries were re-surveyed and demarcated with permanent concrete pillars to effectively secure the integrity of the Central Forest Reserves. To increase the country’s wetlands cover from 10.9% to 12% by 2021, the sector continued with the demarcation of wetlands to ensure gazettement of 2880Kms of boundaries of major critical wetlands and restoration of 19,840ha of degraded section of wetland countrywide. Cabinet approved cancellation of titles in wetlands and to this effect the ministry has prepared criteria for the cancellation in consultation with Ministry of Lands and Urban Development, OPM and Ministry of Justice. To date the ministry has prepared a roadmap waiting approval by the cabinet. Promote automation of climate monitoring network from 10% to 40% and increase country’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Ministry prioritizes Weather
Climate and Climate Change and considers them as important drivers for socio-economic transformation. In order to realize the government efforts, there is a need for provision accurate weather forecasts in order to ensure sustainability of projects and programs. In view of that the sector through Uganda National Meteorological Authority undertook various activities as contribution towards the attainment of the Manifesto commitments as well as the Presidential Strategies on the Middle Income Status by 2020. The water and environment sector plays a key role in ensuring Uganda’s transformation from a peasantry to an industrious and middle income country by 2040. This is because other sectors rely on water and environment resources to meet there mandates for example Agriculture sector, Energy sector, health
sector, tourism sector among others. As we celebrate the Manifesto week, the Ministry of Water and Environment re-commits to implementing the Vision 2040 by strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of the water permit conditions to reverse the pollution of our water resources, increase access to clean and safe water and improved sanitation facilities to 100% through construction of various water supply and sanitation facilities including rain water harvesting, and clean piped water to all Ugandans especially women and children. Priority will also be put to complying with the laws and regulations to safeguard our resources for the present and future generations.
The President His Excellency Yoweri Museveni watering a tree in Purongo at the Purongo water supply system under WSDF North.
The President His excellency Yoweri Museveni, Hon. Mary Karoro Okurut, Hon. Mary Goretti Kitutu minister state for Environment at the Ivukura county wetland in Namutumba district
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Construction works on-going for Kayunga Faecal Sludge Management Facility
Supporting improved faecal sludge management for a healthy population in small towns in Central Uganda Background The Government of Uganda’s second National Development Plan (NDP-II) (2015- 2020) identifies provision of adequate water supply and improved sanitation as one of the key priority areas for promoting sustainable wealth creation and inclusive growth.
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hrough the Ministry of Water and Environment, with support of Development Partners, the Government established the Water and Sanitation Development Facility framework as a service delivery and funding mechanism aimed at development of water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Small Towns (STs) and Rural Growth Centres (RGCs). The Water and Sanitation Development Facility – Central (WSDF-C) is one of the components funded under the Water Supply and Sanitation Program (WSSP) supported by the Government of Uganda and the African Development Bank. The objective of the Water Supply and Sanitation Programme is to support the Government of Uganda’s (GoU) efforts to 62 | May 2017
achieve sustainable provision of safe water and hygienic sanitation, based on management responsibility and ownership by the users. The Phase I of the WSSP commenced in July 2012 and completing in December 2017, while Phase II will run from July 2016 to December 2020.
WSDF-C Area of Operation The WSDF-C serves a total of 27 Districts in central and mid-western Uganda namely; Hoima, Bulisa, Masindi, Nakasongola, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Kibale, Kakumiro, Kagadi, Luwero, Mityana, Masaka, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga, Kalangala, Wakiso, Buvuma, Gomba, Kiryandongo, Kyankwanzi, Butambala, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu
and Lwengo.
Key Achievements of WSDF-Central (2010-2017) In the current FY 2016/17, construction of Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) systems is on-going include construction of Buvuma WSS, Nyamarunda WSS, Migeera WSS, Kabembe-Kalagi-Nagalama WSS, Gombe-Kyabadaza-WSS and Kayunga Faecal Sludge Management Facility. Projects commencing in FY 2016/17 include Zigoti-Sekanyonyi- WSS, Namulonge-Kiwenda WSS, Kabwoya- Nyamarunda-Kyakatwanga WSS, Bugoigo-Walukuba-Butiaba WSS and Busaana-Kayunga WSS.
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Key Achievements of WSDF-Central Towns to be implemented under (2010-2017): Faecal sludge management In the current FY 2016/17, construction of Water Supply andtowns Sanitation (WSS) WSSP II challenges in small systems is on-going include construction of Buvuma WSS, Nyamarunda WSS, The programme targeting 25 town water Most smallGombe-Kyabadaza-WSS towns and rural growth centres in Migeera WSS, is Kabembe-Kalagi-Nagalama WSS, and supply and sanitation systems, which are part central andProjects mid-western parts of Ugandainlack Kayunga Faecal Sludge Management Facility. commencing FY of the firstinclude call for applications held in 2010.WSS, means for collection and facilities for proper 2016/17 Zigoti-SekanyonyiNamulonge-Kiwenda WSS, KabwoyaThe planned towns include Kagadi, Bugoitreatment and disposal of faecal sludge. Nyamarunda-Kyakatwanga WSS, Bugoigo-Walukuba-Butiaba WSS Aand go, Walukuba, Gombe,WSS. Kyabadaaza, Zigoti, lot of faecal sludge is being generated in STs/ Busaana-Kayunga
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RGCs that have piped water supply systems
Towns be implemented under WSSP II and this is attributed to increased usage of Kiyindi, to Kiwoko, Butalangu, Namulonge, The programme targeting 25 town water supply and sanitation systems, which Kiwenda, Kabwoya,isKabembe, Kalagi, Nagalawater-borne toilets. The trend is expected to are of the first call Butenga, for applications in 2010. The planned towns include ma, part Butemba, Nalukonge, Kikandwa held continue in the region as WSDF-C continues Kagadi, Bugoigo, Walukuba, Gombe, Kyabadaaza, Zigoti, Sekanyonyi, Busiika, and Kasambya. to connect more towns with piped water. Bamunanika, Kakunyu, Kiyindi, Kiwoko, Butalangu, Namulonge, Kiwenda, Kabwoya, Kabembe, Kalagi, Nagalama, Butemba, Nalukonge, Butenga, Kikandwa and Kasambya.
A demonstrational Household Ecosan toilet constructed in Bweyale, Kiryandongo district
Faecal sludge management challenges SERVICE DELIVERY in small towns Most small towns and rural growth centres in central and mid-western parts of Uganda lack means collection Quite often faecal sludge fromfor septic tanks, andpits facilities forsanitary properfacilities treatment lined and other in pri-and disposal of faecal sludge. A lot of faecal vate residences, institutions and public places sludge is being generated in STs/RGCs have piped waterofsupply systems inthat STs and RGCs is disposed indiscriminateis attributed to increased lyand in thethis nearby swamps without any form of usage of water-borne toilets. The trend treatment largely due to lack of designated is expected to continue in the region as WSDF-C continues to connect more disposal facilities. towns with piped water. Quite often faecal sludge from septic tanks, lined Faecal sludge Management pits and other sanitary facilities in private residences, institutions andregion public Interventions in WSDF-C places in STs and RGCs is disposed of indiscriminately in the nearby swamps As part of any the efforts to treatment counteract faecal without form of largely due to lack ofchallenges designated disposal sludge disposal in the central facilities. region, thereby protecting the environ-
ment and sludge water resources from polluFaecal Management tion, WSDF-C has planned to Interventions in WSDF-C establish region shared Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) As part of the efforts to counteract faecal sludge disposal challenges in facilities.
the central region, thereby protecting the environment and water resources These facilities will be located in from shared pollution, WSDF-C has planned to establish Faecal such a way thatshared each facility canSludge serve Management (FSM) facilities. These towns in a proximal distance of about 40shared facilities will be located in such a 50km from disposal facility. way that the each facility can serve towns in a proximal distance of about 40-50km from the disposal facility. WSDF-C is WSDF-C is currently constructing the first currently constructing the first of such offacilities such facilities in Kayunga. Plans also in Kayunga. Plans areare also underway commence construction underway to to commence construction of of two other FSM in the region (one two other FSM in the region (one in each in each of the towns of Kiboga and ofNakasongola) the towns of Kiboga andconstruction Nakasongobesides ofbesides 100 public water-borne la) construction of 100 toilets public in selected beneficiary towns. Also to ease water-borne toilets in selected beneficiary operations of the said FSM facilities, towns. Alsoisto operations the said WSDF-C in ease the process of of acquiring three Cesspool Trucks assist FSM facilities, WSDF-C is inthat the will process ofin desludging and transportation of sludge acquiring three Cesspool Trucks that will from beneficiary towns to designated assist in desludging and transportation of treatment / disposal facilities.
sludge from beneficiary towns to desigFor more/ information contact: nated treatment disposal facilities.
Water and Sanitation Development Facility – Central Branch Wakiso District Headquarters P. O. Box 80, Wakiso. Telephone: + 256 (0) 312 202 150 Email: wsdf-c@mwe.go.ug Website: www.mwe.go.ug
A demonstration Household Ecosan toilet constructed in Bweyale, Kiryandongo district
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Fulfilling the manifesto in weather and climate services UGANDA NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITY
Manifesto Review Uganda National Meteorological Authority UNMA under Ministry of Water and Environment is a semi autonomous government institution for weather and climate services (UNMA Act. 2012) Mandate: To promote, monitor weather and climate as well as provide weather predictions and advisories to Government and other stakeholders for use in sustainable development of the country Vision: To be a centre of excellence on Weather and climate services for sustainable development of Uganda. Mission: To contribute to overall national development through provision of quality customer focused cost effective and timely information for weather and climate services to all users
Sectors Served by UNMA The key sectors served by UNMA are; transport (mainly aviation and marine), defence, agriculture, disaster preparedness, environmental and water resources management, tourism and construction industry.
Priority Targets (May 2016 - May 2017) Increasing the functionality of weather and climate monitoring stations from 25% to 44% Buku observatory station in Entebbe which is vital for aviation forecasting was rehabilitated. Weather radar that will be in Entebbe is one of the equipment that will improve and increase the accuracy of the weather and climate data generation. Government has released 12 billion shillings to purchase the first radar and UNMA is now in the final procurement stages. The process will is expected to be completed by September and the radar in place by December, 2017.
Developing and implementing weather and climate awareness programs and, early warning products in support of climate change adaptation. UNMA disseminates monthly weather updates and in this last year, 9 monthly weather forecasts have so far been released to the public through local radio shows, television shows, local print media and also through the District Production Officers and registered farmer groups for decision making at the districts. UNMA has continued to provide routine mobile weather alerts and in this reporting period, alerts were given to 1000 registered marine weather information users and 200 vessel operators on daily basis. One of the issues on agenda is the popularization of meteorology and this was carried out in 6 secondary schools of Luweero district and 10 school outreach programs were held in 5 districts of the eastern region with 2 schools each. During the intensity of last year’s draught, UNMA joined the Presidential formed Ministerial team to traverse the country sensitizing Ugandans and giving advisories in different areas. UNMA continues to work with office of the Prime Minister and other key stakeholders providing early warning that the sectors use to mitigate disasters as well as plan in the respective field. Brief Forecast of the 2nd Sector Priorities (12th May 2017-11th May 2018) UNMA has in the past year, by mandate provided weather and climate forecasts and advisories for all socio-economic needs of the population. UNMA works with the different sectors as outlined above and provides sector specific advisories to many like Disaster preparedness and management, Health, Agriculture, defence, construction among others. UNMA has also been involved in Increasing functionality and usage of meteorological information systems and increasing the country’s resilience to the impacts of climate change through integration of climate change concerns into development programs at all levels. UNMA plans to persistently perfect the delivery of weather and climate services in the country for sustainable development of Uganda.
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NDA: Ensuring access to quality, safe and efficacious human and veterinary medicines Dr Medard Bitekyerezo is the new board Chairman of The National Drug Authority (NDA). He spoke about the role of NDA in ensuring the availability of essential, efficacious and cost-effective drugs to Uganda at all times as a means of providing satisfactory healthcare and safeguarding the appropriate use of drugs.
What should the common person know about NDA’s role in Uganda. National Drug Authority (NDA) was established in 1993 by the National Drug Policy and Authority Statute, which in 2000 became the National Drug Policy and Authority (NDPA) Act, Cap. 206 of the Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition). This law mandates NDA to ensure the availability, at all times, of essential, efficacious and cost effective drugs to the entire population of Uganda, as a means of providing satisfactory healthcare and safeguarding the appropriate use of drugs. NDA therefore exists for the purpose of promoting health and protecting both human and animal populations by ensuring that the medicines and healthcare products that they are provided with are safe, efficacious and of good quality.
How critical are the functions of the NDA to the common person, and what should be the basis for judgement of the effectiveness of its functionality? NDA’s functions are critical for the common person. NDA exists to ensure that all Ugandans including you and I receive Taking Uganda into Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development
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medicines and health care products that will produce their intended effect. Inevitably you or a member of your family or your community will fall ill or will require an intervention based on the products that NDA regulates, if NDA is not functioning well the population is at risk of improper diagnosis, inadequate protection against disease, treatment failures and perhaps even death. Furthermore by eliminating substandard and falsified commonly known as ‘fake medicines’ from the market for the vet sector we contribute to increased production to improved economic gains for the farmers and the Uganda economy at large. All that said, the public also has the responsibility of being each other’s sister or brother’s keeper to alert the Authority about suspected substandard and falsified medical products and pharmaceutical outlets that are being run by unqualified staff within their communities. Just as Uganda has embraced initiatives to address insecurity through community action, we hope to mobilise the same kind of interest to address concerns related to pharmaceutical products. One of the policies we have in the pipeline is a whistleblower policy so that community members who report can both be protected as well as rewarded for their efforts.
Dr. Bitekyerezo, you have recently assumed the office of the Chairman of this important organization; how do you intend to use your position to improve on its functionality? To gain the momentum needed to advance the goals of NDA, I and the members of the Drug Authority commit to be at the fore front of ensuring a Uganda with safe, effective and quality medicines and healthcare products. During our 3-year of tenure in office, we pledge to deliver on the following areas to improve NDA’s functionality. ■■ Jointly with Ministry of Health, to lobby for the fast tracking and enactment of the National Food and Drug Authority Bill 2017 into Law. 66 | May 2017
Testing of the male latex condoms at National Drug Quality Control Laboratory located at Mulago. Regular test of male latex condoms led to improvement in the quality of condoms, a milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
■■ Strengthen NDA’s capacity to detect and minimize the circulation of counterfeits and substandard medicines in the country. ■■ Promote the inculcation of NDA core values as a foundational principle that will allow NDA to effectively and efficiently deliver on its mandate ■■ Work with MAAIF to strengthen regulation of veterinary medicines so that among others the present challenge of tick resistance is contained. ■■ Close down all illegal drug shops run by unqualified people in country. ■■ Promote drug manufacturing in this country by encouraging drug companies to put up pharmaceutical industries here. See NDA tower constructed in the stipulated time so that NDA can have a decent home with state-of-the-art laboratories to detect fake drugs as soon as possible. I am committed to ensure that we develop a strong human resource that is well skilled,
ethically grounded and well motivated to do good medicines regulatory work for this country.
As you assume office, there is widespread concern that the available acaricides on the market are not effective; what is the way forward? So far we have no evidence that the acaricides that we have authorized to come into the country are ineffective. In the last three years we have conducted quality tests on 22 batches of acaricides and only 3 batches did not meet quality standards. These batches were withdrawn form the market. The biggest challenge facing our country now is tick resistance to acaricides. This does not mean the acaricides are ineffective in themselves but they are not able to kill the ticks because the ticks have developed mechanisms to prevent them from responding. There are many causes of resistance. It occurs
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naturally but it is made worse particularly when acaricides are misused. As a board we are convinced that if we work together collectively with MAAIF and other stakeholders, resistance can be contained and our herds saved. Our board has constituted a competent committee to assist the board to discuss policy issues related to vet medicines regulation in general and acaricide resistance. Under leadership from MAAIF we expect that Government will in the next few months come up with clear policy positions that will help address all the challenges. Let me affirm that the strengthening of the regulation of vet medicines is central to the agenda of the NDA board.
Please talk about the recent “operation� where you yourself was involved, to curb the illegal dispensing of human drugs, the effect it has had and its possible future as an enforcement tool. Those quacks or unethical pharmaceutical operators can be cunning in executing their illegal dealings in selling unregistered drugs, re-labelling expired drugs, counterfeiting or selling substand-
ard drugs to the public. To avert such bad practices inspectors of drugs continuously have to monitor all licensed drug outlets for compliance with the required standards. We shall also rely on information from the public that such illegal operators, undertake their activities in homes or premises that are not licensed for pharmaceutical business. This makes it very difficult for us to eliminate this vice completely. My involvement in that particular operation that was aired in the media was intended to focus the spotlight on this important issue and to pass on the message that the Authority will not tolerate these kinds of practices that put the public at risk.
laboratory, and effecting punitive measures to those caught in any drug-related malpractice.
What are some of NDA’s outstanding achievements over the years?
Early this year, our medical devices laboratory that tests condoms and medical gloves was accredited to ISO 17025. This makes Uganda the second country in East and Central Africa to receive the international accreditation for testing of medical devices.
NDA has developed a comprehensive quality assurance framework for effective regulation of drugs in Uganda. This involves assessment and registration of drugs, inspection and licensing of pharmacies and drug shops, inspection of factories where drugs are manufactured, picking samples of drugs on the market and testing them in our
Our quality control laboratory was audited and passed the WHO prequalification requirements in January 2015. So it is now internationally recognized as a competent laboratory for testing of medicines. Over the last five years over 4000 samples of medicines have been tested with a failure rate overall of 7.5%. The Authority was able This is an added assurance to the entire population that drugs that are tested by NDA and released to the market are indeed of good quality.
These are just a few of our achievements so far as implementing our mandate of ensuring safe, efficacious, quality medicines for the people of Uganda as well as their animals.
National Drug Authority controls the manufacture, importation, distribution and use of both human and veterinary drugs in the country.
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Ministry of Public Service
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa Minister of Public Service
Hon. Karubanga David State Minister of Public Service
Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary
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Ministry of Public Service is a Government Ministry providing strategic and managerial leadership on all matters of human resource in Uganda’s public service. The Ministry is geared towards facilitating an efficient and effective Public Service through taking care of enabling policies, systems and structures. This focuses on performance for national development and improved quality of life in Uganda. Ministry of Public Service has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Public Service Commission (PSC); and Civil Service College. Ministry of Public Service has a number of Directorates which include Human Resource Management; Efficiency and Quality Assurance; and Research and Development. Mission To provide human resource policies, management systems and structures that facilitate efficient and effective Public Service performance for additional development and improved quality of life in Uganda
Vision A Public Service that is Affordable Efficient and Accountable in Steering Rapid Economic Growth and Social Transformation.
Mandate
Administer Human Resource Polices,Management Systems,Procedures and Structure for the Public Service. Ministry of Public Service is mandated to: ■■ Formulate, Implement Policies of human resource management in the Public service. ■■ Sustain, manage and oversee systems and structures of public service in Uganda. ■■ Regulate and Quality Assure human resource in the public service.. ■■ Negotiate, conclude and implement bilateral and multilateral agreements regarding human resource in Uganda’s public service.
The Ministry of Public Service exists to Develop,Manage and
Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa, Uganda’s Minister of Public Service Uganda delivering a Goodwill Message at the third edition of the World Pension Summit Africa, convened by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and the World Pension Summit, in the Netherlands, 2016.
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Word from the Ministry leadership I am grateful for being part of this Ministry which is responsible for the Human Resource function of this great nation. Much has been achieved in directing the Ministry towards fulfilling its mandate. More is yet to be done to achieve a fully transformed, efficient, people-centered public service. Our focus is on strengthening accountability to citizens, increasing responsiveness of public servants and inspiring public confidence. We shall attract, retain and develop capable employees who will serve with dedication, integrity, commitment, effectiveness and a high standard of professionalism. Appropriate policies, tools and infrastructure will promote professionalism.
Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa Minister of Public Service
Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa Minister of Public Service
I take this opportunity to thank all civil servants who contribute tremendously to Uganda’s social-economic transformation. Their innovation, talent and enthusiasm have made a positive and lasting impact on the public service. Through our web portal, we have interactive avenues of getting feedback from Ugandans, Development partners and other stakeholders about our services, publications, and expectations of services delivery.
Hon. Karubanga David State Minister of Public Service
Hon. Karubanga David State Minister of Public Service
I take this opportunity to welcome the new Ministry of Public Service team, which will steer the Ministry for the next 5 years, 2016 – 2021, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa as Minister of Public Service and Hon. David Karubanga as Minister of State for Public Service.
Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary
I also thank the Ministry staff who supported me as I took up the post of Permanent Secretary on 17th December 2015, particular thanks go to the former Ag. Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Adah Kabarokole Muwanga (Director Human Resource Management) for her tireless efforts in steering the Ministry to its current state. As we begin a new term, I pledge to re-energize the Ministry to give the necessary guidance and support to the Human Resource function in the entire Public Service to enable it achieve greater levels of service delivery for Socio-Transformation by 2021. Together, we can achieve this vision. For God and my Country. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service
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Directorates in the Minister of Public Service Directorate of Human Resource Management The Directorate for Human Resource Management is responsible for the development of the Human Resource Management policy for the Public Service and has the following departments through which this objective is achieved. 1. Department of Human Resource Policy Develops, reviews and monitors the implementation of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, procedures and systems for efficient and effective Public Service delivery.
3. Department of Human Resource Planning & Development Oversees the design, development and implementation of relevant training plans, policies and programmes to meet the training and capacity building need of the Public Service.
2. Department of Compensation
4. Department of Performance Management
Provides policy direction, supervision and technical backstopping to MDAs and LGs, Manages the pensions scheme for the traditional Public Service, the Police Force, The Prisons Service, the Education Service, Defence and the compensation of the former employees of the defunct East African Community (EAC). Ensures fair, equitable, transparent and prompt system of computation and payment of pensions and other terminal benefits.
Designs, develops and monitors the implementation of Performance Management Policy/ Standards, Result Oriented Management; Performance Appraisal, Performance Assessment, Programs Impact Assessment, Performance recognition and Reward and Target and standards setting; Ensures that the existing performance management systems in the Public Service reflect good practice standards and are implemented consistently by managers to ensure that a proper and realistic performance dialogue takes place at all levels.
Directorate of Inspection and Quality Assurance The Directorate is currently headed by Ms. Salome Nyamungu. The Directorate of Inspection and Quality Assurance undertakes efficiency audit to enable the Public Service to address the shortfalls in performance levels and take corrective action. There are two Departments in this Directorate namely: The Department of Public Service Inspection Ensures compliance with systems and set standards, Conducts Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality assurance of the performance of MDA’s and LG’s while offering technical advice where apropriate to facilitate improved Service Delivery;
The Department for Records and Information Management Promotes efficient, economic and effective Records and Information Management Systems in the Public Service and oversees the preservation of documented heritage for Uganda’s posterity.
Directorate of Management Services The Directorate of Management Services is headed by Mrs. Betty Abanyoya as Ag. Director. The Directorate has three departments through which it executes its mandate. They are: Department of Systems Improvement This is responsible for Process Design and Management, Ergonomics and Office Layout, Cost Analysis and Control, Work Measurement and Work Quantification.
Department of Institutional Assessment This is responsible for Organizational Design, Job Evaluation Analysis and Design, Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and Schemes
of Service, Salary structure, Pay Modeling, Succession Planning, HR Forecasting, Career Planning, HR Market demands Projections, Work Force Change Modeling including liaison with Training Institutions on HR Needs for Public Service.
Department of Research and Standards: This functional area covers Operational Research, Development Research, Research Tools Design, Data Collection and Analysis, Innovative Research.
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President Museveni during the launch of the Youth Livelihood Programme in January, 2014
Uganda National Youth Policy Launched Government of Uganda has launched the Sustainable Development Goals and Uganda National Youth Policy and its Action Plan. The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development in collaboration with other line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders in youth development reviewed the National Youth Policy of Uganda, 2001.
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and political development. The policy is launched under the theme “Mindset change: A Pre-requisite to attaining a Middle Income Status “The choice of the
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theme is based on the realization that stereotypes have to a large extent led to mind stagnation and resistance to new and progressive development options. Ideological disorientation has negative effect on an individual and societal development. There is therefore a need to see a shift in mindset of youth and service providers to enable them re-focus on the dynamic Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and be vanguards in the total socioeconomic and political transformation of the country. Government is positioning to make a fundamental change in the young people’s lives because the investments made today determine what kind of harvest we realize at the end of the season. The policy and action plan aim at among other things to enhancing e the level of coordination and collaboration of all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, nonstate actors and international agencies to be able to deliver as one. The two documents will therefore provide a cohesive framework for all actors in the empowerment of the young people. The Uganda National Youth Policy and Action Plan is indeed one of the key strategies in the attainment of the goals and aspirations environed in the Uganda Vision 2040, the National Development. The Policy is cognizant of the heterogeneous nature of youth in the country and hence targets all persons between the ages of 15 to 30 years and recommends diverse interventions for various categories of youth.
Mr Pius Bigirimana, Permanent secretary, Ministry of gender, labour and social development
It focuses on four strategic areas of: Pursuing sustainable livelihoods, employment promotion and enterprise development; Promoting skills training and entrepreneurship development; Strengthening youth participation and governance and; Improving access to resources and services. The policy is strongly embedded in the principle of a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary approach cognizant of the fact that youth problems are multi dimensional. It therefore brings on board all the actors in youth development.
Events in Uganda in 2017 focusing on the youth
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n order to make 2017 a fundamental and critical year of change, especially for young people, the Government will in 2017 host and implement the following events The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Cross Country Championship on 26th March, 2017 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds - an event mainly attended by athletes within youth category from all over the world. The Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting will be held from July 31 st - 4th August 2017. And the Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Utamaduni Festival (JAMAFEST) is from 4th10th September, 2017. These events and festival brings together East African Cultural Practitioners and administrators to celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage as well as contemporary practices in East Africa. And to evaluate the Youth Livelihood programme and ensure it is strengthened in order to triple its delivery to the young people. This initiative aims at promoting the creative industry, improve productivity and promote value addition strategies. Implement the Green Jobs and Fair Labor Market Program in Uganda whose goal is to contribute towards the reduction of unemployment among graduates and non graduates. The objective is re-skilling, promoting resource efficiency and social safeguards at all workplaces and enhancing productivity and competitiveness of workers. And embarking on a robust implementation of the Uganda National Youth Policy.
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TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - UG THE PROGRESS ON PROJECTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC
The Government of Uganda has continued to prioritise Information Communications Technology as
one of the sectors that has the potential to spur growth through improving eectiveness and eďŹƒciency
NBI Phase III sensiti zati on workshop with the Local Government Leaders in Kabale
The progress on projects towards electronic service delivery
NBI Phase III sensitization workshop with the Local Government Leaders in Kabale
The Government of Uganda has conti nued to prioriti se Informati on Communicati ons Technology as one of the sectors that has the potenti al to spur growth through improving eff ecti veness and effi ciency in public service delivery. The National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) was established by an Act of Parliament of (2009) and is mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor Informati on Technology (IT) developments in Uganda within the context of Nati onal Social and Economic development.
SPECIFICALLY, THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED: IT infrastructure - National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) Nati onal
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e Government of Uganda has tinued to prioritise Information mmunications Technology as
one of the sectors that has the in public service delivery. The The implementati on of the NBI - Nati onal Back- potential to spur growth throughIT infrastructure National Informati on Technology took a phased approach; Phases improving effectiveness and efficiency bone AuthorityUganda (NITA-U) was Infrastructure (NBI) I & II composed SERVICE DELIVERY of 1590 km of established by an Act of Opti cal Fibre Cable (OFC) laid (2009) and is Nati onal Parliament Data ofTransmission across the Country. to coordinate,and Backbone mandated Infrastructure promoteimproving and monitor communicati on and delivery of services Through NITA-U, several Government projects towards e-Government InformationInfrastructure Technology Phase III, consisted of to laying using electronic means (e- Service Delivery) have been implemented. This has led to increased access afProject (NBI/EGI) has connected (IT) developments in another 756km of OFC has twenty nine (29) Two interconnectivity Uganda within the context fordable and reliable internet communicati on services, andtowns, enhanced with neighbouring stablished alternati ve routes to hundred of thirty fi ve and (235) National Social the undersea cables through countries to facilitate trade. Economic development. Government Offi ces and three
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connecti vity to the boarder points of Mutukula and Katuna in Tanzania and Rwanda respecti vely.
neighbouring Countries onto Through NITA-U, several an Opti cal Fibre Cable based Government projects Network spanning 2,346 km. towards improving communication and delivery of services using electronic means (e- Service Delivery) have been implemented.
IT infrastructure- National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) National Data Transmission This has led to increased Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government access to affordable Infrastructure Project (NBI/EGI) has connectand reliable internet ed twenty nine (29) towns, Two hundred thircommunication services, and enhanced interconnectivity ty five (235) Government Offices and three with neighbouring countries neighbouring Countries onto an Optical Fibre NBI Phase III sensitization workshop with the Local Government Leaders in Kabale to facilitate trade. Cumulative number of MDA sites connected to NBI Cable based Network spanning 2,346 km.
PECIFICALLY, THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED:
The implementation of the NBI took a The implementati on of the NBI infrastructure - Nati onal Backphased approach; Phases I & II composed took a phased approach; Phases bone Infrastructure (NBI) I & II composed 1590 laid km of of 1590 km of Optical Fibre Cableof (OFC) Opti cal Fibre Cable (OFC) laid Nati onal Data across Transmission the Country. across the Country. Backbone Infrastructure and
Graph 1: Cumulative number of MDA sites connected to NBI e- Government Services Having progressively solved the connectivity problem, the Government has embarked on taking all Citizen and Business facing services Uganda Investment Authority online. This shall help to:
e-Government Infrastructure Phase III, consisted of laying Project (NBI/EGI) has connected of OFC has twenty nine (29) Phase towns, III,Two consistedanother of laying756km another stablished alternati ve 756km routes to hundred thirty fi ve (235) the undersea cables through of OFC has stablished alternative routes to Government Offi ces and three connecti vity to the boarder neighbouring Countries onto points of Mutukula and Katuna the undersea cables through connectivity to an Opti cal Fibre Cable based in Tanzania and Rwanda Network spanning 2,346 km. vely. and Katuna in the boarder pointsrespecti of Mutukula
i. Reduce the time Citizens and business spend applying for Government services.
Tanzania and Rwanda respectively.
ii. Enforce service levels and client charters which have hitherto been lax.
A state of the art Network Operations Centre (NOC) has been built to monitor and administer the entire NBI Infrastructure. Graph 1: Cumulati number of MDA sites connected to NBIprogresa.)veCost of internet bandwidth has
Map showing Phases of NBI Impact Fig 1: Map showing Phases of NBI of the NBI/EGIImpact implementation of the NBI/EGI implementation:
sively dropped from a unit cost of 1200USD per month in 2000 to 600USD in 2012 to Uganda Investment Authority c. Through the excess capacity on the 300USD in 2015. NBI/EGI, NITA-U has been able to provide free Wi-Fi Services to the public in Following the implementation of the One hundred twenty six (126) locations Mutukula connection to Tanzania and the around the Central Business District of Government’s intervention to purchase of Kampala and Entebbe as a means of internet bandwidth in bulk, the unit cost shall encouraging more citizens to use the to drop to USD 195 in July 2017 and progresinternet for trade, learning and commusively as we connect more offices and users. nication. This new price point represents a 300% d. The NBI/EGI has also been extended to reduction in cost over the last five (5) years. connect eight Universities and two Hospitals to facilitate research, learning and tele-medb. High speed connectivity between Governicine. Starting the FY 2017/18 other target ment offices has improved communication and information sharing. This has also led to a user groups Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Centres shall be connected as part of reduction of an average of 30% in Governthe target user groups (Learning, Research ment expenditure on communications over institutions) to spur economic growth. the last five years.
iii. Increase transparency as applicants shall be able to track their applications online and report any delays. iv. Eliminate human contact which is one of the avenues of corruption. An applicant for a Government service shall start and finish the application online. v. Remove old and redundant processes which have been making the Government difficult to work with. vi. Improve revenue collection through the acceptance of online payments through the Government payment gateway. A number of services are already online at www.eciti zen.go.ug and have greatly relieved those who use them from lining up at Government offices. They include: i. The eVisa system for visa and permits applications.
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About Uganda Communications Commission
The UCC was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 Laws of Uganda with a principal goal of developing a modern communications sub-sector and Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the Telecommunications Policy.
The Mandate of UCC The Commission is mandated to undertake a range of functions in the following areas: ■■ Licensing and standards; ■■ Spectrum management; ■■ Tariff regulation; ■■ Research and development; ■■ Consumer empowerment; ■■ Policy advice & implementation; ■■ Rural communications development; and ■■ Capacity building. UCC is thus not only the regulator, but also a facilitator and promoter of coordinated and sustainable growth and development of Uganda's communications sector.
Our Mission To Drive The Development of a Robust Communications Sector in Uganda.
Our Vision To Become a World Class Communications Regulator.
Commissioners The Board of Commissioners of UCC are responsible for policy formulation and guidance to the Management of UCC. The Commission is composed of six part-time commissioners and one full-time commissioner. The Chairman is the head of Commission. The full-time commissioner is the Executive Director of UCC. The Executive Director is the head of the directorate that executes the routine tasks associated with the regulation of the Communications sector 76 | May 2017
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Government Calls for Local Content Promotion in the Film Industry The Prime Minster Dr Rugunda has reassured the Film Industry that it has always had government’s full support through Uganda Communications Commission. He said focus has been put on priority areas such as security to facilitate the growth of the film industry among other sectors.
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he premier made these remarks during the launch of Isaiah 60 Production house at Kololo Independence ground in Kampala.
Rugunda said government was aware of the demands and challenges prevailing in the film industry. ‘There is need to engage and show government the important role the sector plays in order to fast track the required support’, he said adding, ‘Government will mobilize resources to support the film industry basing on well-articulated benefits that will accrue from the industry’. He said supporting the film industry will not only benefit the country but the continent as a whole. He stressed that the industry must galvanise support from government using one voice and a coordinated action programme. The Premier called for the promotion of local content in the film industry to ensure that the Ugandan story is ably told. He also called upon all those in the film industry to support government programmes to enhance development of the Country.
always been accurate. “Until recently, most movies about Uganda produced by Hollywood are stories whose narrative has been spoken from a foreign perspective and inaccurate, much as they may been entertaining,” Karugire said.
The Director of Isaiah 60 Productions House Natasha Karugire, said the company was born out of love to tell the unfolding story of Uganda and Africa as a whole. ‘To tell a story with a narrative, perspective and voice that comes from the actual owners of the story so as to preserve their culture, language and identity in the story’, she said.
She noted that the film industry has high capacity and potential to grow due to the country’s vast wealth of beauty, scenery, stories and the diverse cultures and intricate ways of people. ‘Isaiah 60 is here to tell you that we need each other’s support in difficult areas and to center our discussion on authentic Ugandan/African narrative and voice as well as unity in the industry’, Karugire said.
She added that the Ugandan story has often been told from a narrative and perspective of foreigners which hasn’t
She added that Isaiah 60 Productions aims at celebrating triumph in the industry and working through the industry’s challeng-
es. She cautioned players in the sector to avoid creating divisions and requested for government support to enhance the industry’s growth. Isaiah 60 Productions is founded on the biblical verse of Isaiah 60: 1-3 which reads, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” Adapted from the Prime Ministers website: http://www.gov.ug/ministry/office-prime-minister
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ii. The One Stop Centre for investors. iii. Business registration iv. Registration for national examinations There are other systems being implemented which are not citizen facing but are key to improve the internal efficiency of Government. These are focused on budgeting,communications, financial management, procurement.
Integration of Government IT Systems to Improve Service Delivery NITA-U has embarked on a journey to integrate all Government systems so that data can seamlessly beshared across Government systems in a rational, secure, efficient and sustainable manner. The strategic objectives of integration of Government systems include: i. Promote use of shared services/ infrastructure to reduce public expenditure on Data Centres. ii. Improve public service delivery to citizens though sharing of data across Government Systems. A citizen or Business should not be inconvenienced into submitting the same information to various Government offices when applying for a service. iii. Enhanced planning, reporting and decision making within Government as data from various sources shall be analysed electronically within seconds.
Business Process Outsourcing In order to facilitate job creation and improve our ICT exports, Government identified Information Technology Enabled Services– Business Process Outsourcing (ITES-BPO) as a key project. NITA-U, under the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, is at the forefront of catalyzing initiatives to foster and facilitate the quick and planned growth of Uganda’s ITES-BPO industry. Several initiatives have been undertaken to position Uganda as a preferred 78 | May 2017
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A state of the art Network Operati ons Centre (NOC) has been built to monitor and administer the enti re NBI Infrastructure.
a. Cost of internet bandwidth has progressively dropped from a unit cost of 1200USD per month in 2000 to 600USD in 2012 to 300USD in 2015. Following the implementati on of the Mutukula connecti on to Tanzania
and the Government’s interventi on to purchase of internet bandwidth in bulk, the unit cost shall to drop to USD 195 in July 2017 and progressively as we connect more offi ces and users. This new price point represents a 300% reducti on in cost over the last fi ve (5) years. b. High speed connecti vity between Government offi ces has improved communicati on and informati on
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destination for the BPO –ITES industry are highlighted below.
as; Business Generation methodology;Brand communication and trade fair sales.
a. Institutional players were established and constituted into a complementary value chain. They are; the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology &National Guidance(MoICT& NG) to provide oversight; NITA-U; Industry Associations (Uganda BPO Association and the ICT Association of Uganda); Uganda IT& ITES Suppliers.
Three (3) female owned companies we sponsored to the women’s BPO Expo that was held in Brazil Sao Paulo.
b. The Business Process Outsourcing Strategy for Uganda was reviewed and updated to provide high-level guidance on key areas of investment; the BPO Accreditation and Certification Standards to ensure competitiveness on the global markets were developed and sensitizations.
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d. The number of youths employed by companies that NITA-U provides support to, increased to One hundred and forty five (145). Additionally, Eighty four (84)Agents are employed by three (3) BPO firms (Munu Technologies, Cayman Consults and BDE Consults) supported by NITA-U but working outside the Government BPO centre. e. An ICT Park shall be developed through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to promote ICT investment in Uganda.
In line with the PPP Act (2015), a Transaction c. The Country Export plan and Marketing Advisor whose role is to guide Government plans for IT/ITES services that was developed by undertaking a feasibility study and process through the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF III) to procure a Private partner has already been project were launched is April 2016 – NTF III. contracted. Implementation of some of the components of the plan has already commenced. NBI Phase III sensiti zatiEnvironment on workshopfor with Enabling IT the Local Government Leaders For example: Several BPO SMEs have benefited from the capacity building and exchange Existenceand report any delays. of an enabling environment within iv. Eliminate human programs Having progressively solved initiatives including modules such the the Information Technology sectorcontact catalyzes which is
one of the avenues of corrupti on. An connecti vity problem, the Government applicant for a Government service has embarked on taking all Citi zen and Taking Uganda Business into Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development shall start and fi nish the applicati on facing services online. This online. shall help to: v. Remove old and redundant processes which have been making the i. Reduce the ti me Citi zens and business Government diffi cult to work with. spend applying for Government
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Regulations to operationalize the IT Certification framework, are in place and are cited as; NITA-U (Authentication of IT Training)Regulations and NITA-U (Certification of Providers of Information Technology Products and Services) Regulations.
Certification of IT Products and Services In order to increase competitiveness of the IT industry, the Authority in alignment with its mandate to regulate the IT Products & Service in Uganda, NITA-U developed and obtained approval of the Certification framework. Malawi Minister of ICT Hon Nicholas Dausi and team benchmarking exercise to NITA-U
innovation, promotes e-Government and eCommerce and makes the country’s products and services competitive globally. In line with her mandate, NITA-U has made steps towards promoting the use of IT products and services. Standards, Laws & Regulations have been developed towards enhancing the uptake of IT. Progress has been made in establishing standards, laws and regulations as articulated below;
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and encourage the use of e-Government services. Over ….events have been held to sensitize MDAs, LGs and other entities on the cyber laws. Regulations that support the implementation of the Cyber laws (Electronic Transactions Act and Electronic Signatures Act) were gazzetted in 2013.
IT Certification seeks to register, authenticate, and attest/certify all providers of IT Products and Services so as to ensure conformity to minimum standards. The certification of companies has commenced and so far over thirty (30) companies have been certified. PPDA has also issued a directive that all companies dealing with the supply of IT products & Services to government must be certified by NITA-U.
Further, the NITA-U (E-Government) Regulations, 2015 were gazzetted on the 11th of June 2015 to promote e-government services and electronic communiFurther NITA has conducted compliance cations and transactions with public and assessments in 98 MDAs to determine private bodies, institutions and citizens their conformanceSERVICE with various IT stanTHE PROGRESS ON PROJECTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC DELIVERY among other things. dards.
In line with the NITA-U mandate, to set and monitor standards in areas of Information Technology hardware & soft ware planning, acquisition and implementation among others, over fifty (50) IT standards have been developed and gazzetted.
Laws & Regulations Effort has been made to sensitize the public about the three Cyber Laws which were passed in 2011; Electronic Transactions Act, Electronic Signatures Act, and Computer Misuse Act. These laws provide for the use, security, safety, facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions
Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Vincent Bagiire hands over equipment to BPO Company BDE Consult CEO Natalie Kimbugwe
Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Vincent Bagiire hands over equipment to BPO Company BDE Consult CEO Natalie Kimbugwe
public about the three Cyber Laws Enabling Environment for IT Taking Uganda into Modernity Through Job Creation and Inclusive Development which were passed in 2011; Electronic
Existence of an enabling environment within the Informati on Technology sector catalyzes innovati on, promotes e-Government and e- Commerce and makes the country’s products and services competi ti ve globally.
Transacti ons Act, Electronic Signatures Act, and Computer Misuse Act.
These laws provide for the use, security, safety, facilitati on and regulati on of electronic
Regulati ons and NITA-U (Certi May 2017 fi cati | on 79 of Providers of Informati on Technology Products and Services) Regulati ons.
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I n order to increase competi veness of the IT industry, the Authority
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Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Persis Namuganza, Minister of State for Lands
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Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of State for Housing
Hon. Betty Amongi, Minister Lands, Housing & urban Development
Hon. Isaac Musumba, Minister of State for Urban Development
Dorcas W. Okalany, Permanent Secretary
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Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is a Government Ministry responsible for all matters concerning lands, housing and urban development. The ministry is also tasked to put in place policies and initiate laws responsible for sustainable land management aimed at promoting sustainable housing for all and fostering orderly urban development in the country. The Ministry of Lands has several Directorates which include: Lands; Physical Planning and Urban Development; and Directorate of Housing. It also has a number of affiliated institutions for support to achieve its mission. The institutions include; Uganda Land Commission (ULC); and National Housing Construction Cooperation (NHCC). Land and housing in Uganda is among the fastest growing industries in the country and the economy and population grow. Mandate Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development is mandated to: ■■ Formulate national policies, strategies and programmes in the lands, housing and urban development sectors; ■■ Initiate, review and make amendments to existing legislation in lands, housing and urban development sub sectors; ■■ Set national standards for matters regarding sustainable use and development of land and provision of safe, planned and improved housing/human settlements; ■■ Monitor and coordinate initiatives in the Local Governments as regards the lands, housing and urban development sub sectors; ■■ Provide support, supervision and technical back-stopping to Local Governments on matters regarding lands, housing and urban
development; ■■ Make new maps and update existing ones; ■■ Liaise with relevant stakeholders for the mobilization of resources in support of national lands, housing and urban development initiatives; ■■ Liaise with neighboring countries for the proper maintenance of territorial boundaries; ■■ Provide guidance and effective management of lands, housing and urbanization; ■■ Mobilization of financial and technical assistance for the development of lands, housing and urban development sub sectors.
Government Services closer to the Citizens of Lango Sub-Region The Land Information System was launched in February 2013 and piloted in 6 Ministry Zonal Offices of Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja, Mukono, Wakiso, Kampala; and 3 other sites including Surveys and Mapping Department, the National Land Information Centre and Ministry Headquarters. Lira now joins as the 7th Ministry Zonal Office. Establishment of Ministry Zonal Offices
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n order to ease land transactions for its clientele the Ministry divided up the country into twenty one Cadaster zonal areas to include: Arua, Masindi, Gulu, Lira, Jinja, Mbale, Mukono, Wakiso, Mbarara, Masaka, Kabarole, Kampala, Kibaale, Kabale, Rukungiri, Mityana, Mpigi, Luweero, Tororo, Soroti and Moroto.
Thirteen of these Zonal offices have been constructed in the Districts of Arua, Masindi, Gulu, Lira, Jinja, Mbale, Mukono, Wakiso, Mbarara, Masaka, Kabarole, Kampala and Kibaale. The Ministry has begun the construction of up to nine other Zonal offices in Kabale, Luwero, Mityana, Mpigi, Moroto, Rukungiri, Soroti, Mukono and Tororo, which, in addition
to the 13 already constructed will form a national network of zonal offices to host the computerized Land Information System (LIS).
Benefits of taking the Land Information System to the Lango sub region This intervention in the Land Registry shall:
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President Museveni opens lands office in Lira, Northern Uganda.
1. Increase on efficiency regarding storage, access, and retrieval of land information for the eight districts that comprise Lango subregion; 2. The Land owners now have an expedited service in an environment of eliminated ‘back-door’ transactions, forgeries and graft; 3. The land service will be more efficient and speedy without traveling to Kampala and/or Entebbe; 4. Courts, banks and mortgage finance institutions, and Real Estate Agents shall not have to trek the previous long distances in order to transact; 5. All Registered Proprietors are now able to visit the Lira Zonal Office and view their 82 | May 2017
land information;
Registered transactions
6. All manual operational related problems such as multiple allocations of plots, altering of land records, land use abuses, encroachments on roads and road reserves and wrong and overlapping surveys can no longer happen
The number of transactions registered has been increasing over time. It increased from 37,609 in FY 2013/14 to 113,886 transactions in FY 2015/16. By end of mid FY 2016/17, the number of transactions that had been registered was 62,714.
7. To increase citizenry awareness about legal land acquisition and land matters. This will go a long way to end land conflicts in various parts of the county.
Types of registered land transactions
8. Rampant subdivisions, amendments and falsification survey information on land titles are no longer possible;
The type of transactions that receive the highest applications and registrations under the system are Transfers, Search letters/reports, Mortgages, Conversions from Customary or Leasehold to Freehold and subdivisions.
9. It is now possible to track a transaction and establish at which level it is in the registration process.
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Title Records per District under the Lira Ministry Zonal Office District OYAM APAC KOLE AMOLATAR DOKOLO LIRA ALEBTONG OTUKE General
Parcels 662 825 403 313 203 6602 126 91 9,225
Area Surveyed 6595 24779 4530 1906 2524 7390 2657 1946 52,327
Average Area 9.96 30.04 11.24 6.09 12.43 1.12 21.09 21.38 5.67
Population (Census 2014) 383,644 368,626 239,327 147,166 183,093 408,043 227,541 104,254 2,061,694
Lango Land Owners Voices
Wilberto Otiti
Cam Peter Geofrey Ayo
Helen Opio
Lela omia, Alito in Kole District
Lira Town
Lira District
I am very happy about bringing the computerized land services to Lira. The system is very good. As you see I am disabled and elderly, and could not travel to Kampala and Entebbe to check or verify my land title. All the people I send were just eating my money. Now, I have seen it and can go home a happy man with no worries. Thank you Government.
With these land services, Government has made a big contribution for Lira to now be granted a city status. We have all been struggling to access land services in order to develop land in Lango. Now that land services have been brought to Lira, I urge all those in the 8 districts to get land titles in order to carry out peaceful development.
The Land Information System is very good. I have seen my land title and from the information and sensitization messages, I have learnt that land owners should not laminate the land titles given to us. But I am happy about the information received.
Erifazi Ogwang-Ocol
Hon. Atim Joy Ongom
Mildred Rose Amukyu
Aboke, Kole District
(Woman MP Lira)
Former Head teacher, Lira District
My land title is in the System and my worries are now over. I had a loan with NPART and cleared it but had never got back the title. I have been advised what to do to get it back and also ensure that my rights are protected.
I am so grateful for Lango sub region getting a regional Land office. It was tedious to go to Kampala, Entebbe and it took years to process a land title. It will now be easy to verify land titles without going through middlemen.
I am glad these Land services have come closer to help us. I specifically have not got my land title and need more information to sort out the issue of an access road to my plot.
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Ministry of Foreign Affair
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic Uganda
Hon. Henry Oryem Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs)
Hon. Sam Kahamba Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Dr Philimon Mateke, State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation).
Amb. Patrick Mugoya. Permanent Secretary
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the Government on the Review of President Museveni’s Manifesto. In line with President Museveni’s Manifesto; under its strategic objectives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has achieved the following in the Financial Year 2016/17
President Yoweri Museveni meets the new UN Secretary General António Guterres at the sidelines of the 28th AU Summit.
Promotion of Regional and International Peace and Security The Ministry coordinated Uganda’s Participation in the 28th Ordinary African Union (AU) summit during which; ■■ Uganda was honoured for the commitment and innovation in the fight against malaria. ■■ H.E the President was elected as first Vice Chairman of the AU summit and also Africa’s Champion on Refugees and Immigration. We facilitated the signing of a Cooperation
Framework on November 11, 2016 in Kampala between the Government of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia, reaffirming the commitment to the Sovereignty, Unity, Independence and Territorial Integrity of both parties. Coordinated and participated in the Official Visit to Uganda of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah EI Sisi on the 18th December, 2016 where a number of bilateral issues between Uganda & Egypt were discussed culminating into the signing of a Memorandum of understanding ( MOU) on Political Consultations between the two
countries. Participated in the 29th Extraordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State which concluded with a Communique highlighting key messages on further implementation of the agreed decisions for the region. Coordinated the official visit to Uganda of H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, on 4 July, 2016. In addition to bilateral discussions, Counter Terrorism summit was held with the Heads of State of seven African countries
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focusing on increased cooperation and strengthening of ties. Coordinated the fourth high level meeting of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) partners group on South Sudan on 10th November 2016. A number of issues were discussed such as the current situation in South Sudan and measures that could be taken to end the continuing escalation of violence and ensure that efforts to build peace through the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) are made more effective. Coordinated and participated in the High-Level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region, held in Luanda Angola where a Communique was issued on 26th October, 2016 highlighting the stakeholders’ strengthened cooperation and commitments to promoting Peace in the DRC and the region. Coordinated the participation of Judicial, Police, Medical and Military officials from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Member States in a meeting of documentation, investigation and reporting on Sexual Violence in the Great Lakes Region held in Kampala from 5th-7th December 2016, within the context of implementing the ICGLR Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region. Coordinated and participated in the Joint meeting between Albertine Ten Border Districts of Uganda and Ituri Province of the DRC from 17th-19th November 2016 as further implementation of Ngurdoto agreement of 2007.
This contributed to easing tensions at the DRC/Uganda Border. Held meetings with the United States (US) special envoy on the Great Lakes Region at the side-lines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in which US promised to support the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and other Peace Building Initia86 | May 2017
tives in the Great Lakes Region. Coordinated a Regional Law Enforcement training workshop on Terrorism in the Greater Horn of Africa and Yemen from 21 st to 23rd November 2016, in Nairobi Kenya. The training aimed at coming up with a Joint Anti-Terrorism approach in Information Technology and sharing combat operations at the Inter- Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) level with the European Union International Key experts on Terrorism. Coordinated the inception Workshop on strengthening Trans-boundary Water Governance and Cooperation in the IGAD region from 14th to 16th December, 2016 in Nairobi Kenya.
Regional Integration Participated in the 17th Extra-Ordinary Summit of Heads of State of the East African Community on 8th September, 2016 in Dar es Salaam where the following reports were considered; East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers Report on the European Union (EU)-EAC Economic Partnership, President Mkapa’s Report on the Inter-Burundi dialogue and the Council Report on matters relating to South Sudan. Coordinated the preparation of a progress Report on the status of implementation of Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) Summit directives. Participated in the validation of the status of implementation of EAC Common Market Protocol in Uganda in line with the monitoring framework for the period January to June 2016. Measures to address the identified challenges were developed. Attended the IGAD Summit on Migration Policy Development to address cross border migration at Munyonyo on 10th November, 2016
Promotion of Uganda’s Exports,
President Museveni (6R) was part of the 28th Ordinary Sess
Inward Direct Foreign Investments (FDI), Tourism and Technology Transfer Successfully coordinated the Official Visit to Uganda of H.E. Mohammad Hammid Ansari, the Vice President of India from 21st- 23rd February’ 2017 during which India and Uganda held high level discussions aimed at mutually expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. Coordinated the Official Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Saudi Alkabeer, Chairman of AI-Marai Company to Uganda where he met President Yoweri Museveni on 7th December, 2016. Areas of cooperation discussed included; Islamic Development Banking; Trade and Investments in Insurance, cement, travel, communications, dairy farming and processing, Oil and Gas, and the fight against terrorism. Coordinated the visit of H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from 2nd - 4th March, 2017 during which an MOU between the two Countries was signed to co-
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sion of the Assembly of the African Union, January 30- 31, 2017.
operate in the areas of women and children as well as sports. Attended Uganda-Tanzania technical, Permanent Secretaries and Ministerial meetings, with participation of the Oil companies at Tanga. A Draft Intergovernmental agreement on the Hoima-Tanga crude oil pipeline was developed. Coordinated Kagga &Partners consulting Engineers Company, contracted by IGAD with Uganda Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to carry out consultancy services on trade and transport facilitation study on the Kampala-Juba-Addis Ababa-Djibouti corridor. The study is to focus on the feasibility study and engineering Design of a one stop border post for the Ethiopia-Djibouti & Ethiopia-South Sudan borders. Organized and coordinated the Official Visit of H.E Salvador Valdes Mesa, Vice President of the Republic of Cuba, to Uganda. Important decisions were reached by Heads of State to re-open Uganda Embassy in Cuba as well as proposals for revitalization of bilateral relations.
Participated in East Africa Tourist Visa National Verification exercise for the financial year that ended 30th June 2016 to confirm the revenues collected and the sharing among Partner States. Participated in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) follow up workshop to facilitate the promotion of Uganda and Japan’s business relationship; and to provide Uganda Government and private sector a platform to discuss investment and business opportunities in transport/infrastructure with Japanese companies.
Mobilization of Bilateral and Multilateral Resources for Development ■■ Through active mobilization efforts, Uganda received US$ 24.1 million from the Green Climate Fund for a project on Building Resilient Communities, Wetlands Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in eastern Uganda. ■■ Sourced €78 million from the EU for refugees; specifically to construct two primary schools, two secondary schools and
two vocational schools. ■■ Coordinated the signing of the loan agreement for ‘Rural Electrification for Six Districts in Uganda Project’ secured from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development with signature slated for October, 2016.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the Ministry and Affiliated Institutions The Ministry Prepared and tabled before Parliament the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) (Implementation of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region) Bill, 2016. (Bill No. 16 of 2016) for consideration to enable the Domestication of the ICGLR Pact) ■■ The Ministry concluded Negotiations and drafted the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Uganda Government and the UN on establishing the UN Common Premises in Lubowa. ■■ The Ministry completed the Commercial building in Kinshasa currently being rented out at UGX 700.8 million annually.
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Presidents and Diplomats attending the 18th ordinary Summit of East African Community (EAC). Preseident Yoweri Museveni assumed the EAC Chairperson from Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli and made an impassioned plea for the case of regional integration premised on three pillars.Photo/PPU
■■ The Ministry renovated the Chancery Building in Dar es Salaam. ■■ Completed the renovation of the chancery Building (Basement) in Washington DC. ■■ The Ministry secured Land titles for 3 properties owned by the Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam.
Organized H.E the President visits to Rwanda (2), Kenya (3), Angola, Zambia, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa and USA.
The Ministry provided Technical support to; ■■ Bujumbura Mission and the designs for the Chancery are ready and approved by the Bujumbura City Authorities. ■■ Guangzhou where a consultant has been identified to undertake the preparation of designs, Project Management, and Construction Supervision of the Chancery and Residence ■■ Ottawa Mission where thirteen studies in relation to heritage conservation required for approval of the Chancery Designs have been undertaken ■■ The Ministry sourced the following training opportunities; 2 for Civil Aviation Authority, 8 for the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, 7 training programs from Singapore benefiting 10 Ugandans.
Accredited Ambassadors/High Commissioners from Namibia, Hong Kong, Macau, Turkey, Colombia (Defence Attache’), UNFPA, Austria (Defence Attache ‘), Saudi Arabia), UNHCR and Kenya (Defence Attache ‘).
Provision of Diplomatic, Protocol and Consular Services at home and abroad
Coordinated the provision of security by the Very Important Persons (VIP) Police Protection Unit to Diplomatic Missions.
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In liaison with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), processed 39 Aircraft clearances and 14 Arms Clearances.
Coordinated and arranged appointments for Special envoys with H.E the President and other Government officials. Administered Privileges and Immunities for the Members of the Diplomatic Corps and International Organisations including Customs Clearance for their Imported Items and processing VAT refund in conjunction with Uganda Revenue Authority; processing of their Residence, work permits and dependent passes
Facilitated Government Officials travelling abroad to obtain visas. Coordinated with Uganda’s Missions on issuance and Renewal of Passports for Ugandans Abroad. Processed applications to access the VIP facility for entitled government officials and other local and visiting dignitaries.
Promotion of Uganda’s Public Diplomacy and Enhancement of our Image Abroad Uganda successfully lobbied for candidates in International Organisations leading to election of; ■■ Eng. Patrick Francis Masambu was elected as Director General for International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation (ITSO) October 13, 2016 during the 37th ITSO Assembly of Parties in Washington, USA. ■■ Uganda was re-elected to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Council for a second term at elections held on October 5, 2016, during the 26th UPU Congress in Istanbul, Turkey.
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