By Editorial,
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that while his political regime was implementing measures to lift people out of poverty, it is unrealistic for citizens to expect the government to employ everyone.
According to Museveni who was presiding over the 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Busia District said government jobs are structured with limited vacancies, offering far fewer positions compared to the country’s population.
For example, he explained that one teacher is required for every 50 learners, and based on the number of learners, the government would only need to employ around 300,000 teachers.
The president Museveni criticized some leaders, particularly politicians, for misleading the public into believing that the government can employ everyone, when, in fact, the capacity for government jobs is limited to 470,000 positions.
To boost the economy, Museveni announced plans to construct the Standard Gauge Railway from Kasese to Malaba, funded by revenues from petroleum. He later praised his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces, for organizing a shorter but more efficient parade. END