Uganda’s Tourism Sector Reveals Progress In The Performance Against Specific Manifesto Commitments.
Drake Nyamugabwa
Uganda’s Tourism Sector Reveals Progress In The Performance Against Specific Manifesto Commitments.
On Thursday 21st November 2024, during the NRM Manifesto Week 2024 that kicked off at the start of this week, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities revealed tremendous progress in the implementation of the 16 commitments that were made in the manifesto.
The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon Tom Butime said that from the 16 commitments, the ministry with MDAs has so far implemented two have already been fulfilled with steady progress in the remaining 11 commitments.
“Action has been undertaken on all the 16 commitments, two have already been fully achieved; we have made significant progress in the implementation of the 11 commitments and these are expected to be fully achieved win the manifesto period,” he said.
Hon Tom Butime
The Minister of the government has provided a conducive environment for tourism to flourish, including Uganda Airlines which is fully operational, security assured, electricity extended to tourism host communities, the Entebbe airport upgrade, Kabalega airport, and roads among others.
The Manifesto Week is a dedicated period during which each ministry will provide updates on its current service delivery achievements, with the launch held at the Office of the President on Friday, November 15, 2024.
At the launch, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda while making remarks on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja emphasized the government’s commitment to keeping citizens informed about the progress made under the Manifesto 2021-2026, which is designed to secure a better future for all Ugandans.
“At midterm, the progress of implementation was at 84% of the commitments, comprising 35% (281 commitments) achieved and 49% (395 commitments) ongoing, out of the overall 809 commitments the manifesto promised to deliver by 2026,” she said.
Hon. Babalanda further highlighted the government’s focus on deepening socio-economic transformation at the household level, aiming to enhance wealth creation and encourage Ugandans to actively participate in the money economy.
She noted that despite facing numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economic crisis stemming from the war between Ukraine and Russia, and natural disasters such as floods and locust invasions, Uganda’s economy has shown resilience, growing by 6% by the end of the financial year 2023/24.
The Manifesto 2021-2026, under the theme “Securing Your Future,” is broadly structured along five thematic areas of: creating jobs and wealth for all Ugandans; delivering education, health, and water; ensuring justice and equity; protecting life and property; and achieving economic and political integration.
