By Augustine Mumbere & Jonex Babulya,
President Museveni has assured the country that the Government will maintain peace and political stability as a way of promoting the tourism industry.
This was contained in President Museveni’s message read by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Col.Tom Butime during the celebration to mark the World Tourism Day, held this afternoon at Nyakasanga playground in Kasese town.
Museveni said Political stability and security are fundamental in promoting tourism.
He said the Government would work towards making tourism a number one foreign exchange in Uganda, therefore appealing to different stakeholders to contribute to peace in promoting tourism. Hon. Butime speaking……
The State Minister for information, Communication technology and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga concurred with Col. Butime saying tourism in the Rwenzori region has greatly improved because of the prevailing Peace and security assured in by the NRM government. Hon Kabbyanga speaking…..
Kasese Municipality Member of Parliament Hon Ferigo Kambale, asked government to expedite the process of rehabilitating roads including Fort Portal Kasese high way as another way of boosting tourism.
Hon. Ferigo speaking……
Mr. Muhindi Bukombi Erifaz, the Kasese district local council five chairperson, urged the youth to interest themselves in tourism activities to address unemployment. Mr. Muhindi speaking…..
Rt. Hon. Joseph Kule Muranga, the Obusinga Bwa-Rwenzururu Prime Minister asked government to allow the Kingdom access protected areas.
Rt. Hon. Muranga speaking…..
Details will come in our subsequent bulletins. END.
