By Editorial,
Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for greater emphasis on science, research and innovation if the country is to achieve meaningful socio-economic transformation.
Addressing large crowds at the 21st graduation ceremony of Kyambogo University in Kampala, Alupo said universities must take the lead in pushing Uganda towards a knowledge-based economy.
She added that government remains committed to expanding investment in higher education because it produces the human resources needed to drive national development.
The Vice President highlighted the NRM’s strategy of creating wealth and jobs through four key sub-sectors: commercial agriculture, industrialization, services and ICT. She urged young people to fully utilize government programmes within these sectors. END