The Uganda`s Vice President Her Excellence, Retired Maj. Jessica Alupo says experts will ably guide on how the new investor expected to revamp Kilembe Mines will exploit more than four million tons of copper deposits in Kasese soon.
Addressing stakeholders shortly after touring various projects including Mubuku one Hydro Power in Ibanda-Kyanya town council, Bridges and KCCL, HE Jessica Alupo also said Government is committed to construct Kyanzuki and Nyakalingijo Bridges, as well as re-construction of Kilembe Mines Hospital.
She said the water, soil and civil engineering experts she came along with will guide on how to deal with challenges of rivers Nyamwamba and Mubuku to safeguard lives and property, as well as giving a better approach that will enable the investor to revamp the cooper mines. HE Alupo Speaking……
Ms Jessica Alupo also directed the Minister of Energy and Minerals to advertise for a viable investor for revamping Kilembe Mines limited in two weeks
The Vice President`s order followed the State Minister for Energy and Minerals, Hon. Peter Lokeris` statements that his office was on pressure from the Kasese people who need Kilembe Mines revamped for jobs and tourism as well among others. Hon. Lokeris speaking……
In his report earlier, the Member of Parliament for Kasese Municipality Hon. Kambale Ferigo asked Government to consider leasing out community members already living on Kilembe mines land, as well as re building the Mines hospital in the area. Hon. Ferigo speaking……
The Kasese district political Boss, Mr. Eriphaz Muhindi described Kilembe Mines as face and pride of Kasese that made the district what it is today.
In an interview shortly after the address by the Vice President, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Ms Irene Batebe told our reporter that there’s Mineral and mining Bill that will soon be tabled in Parliament that provides for a new model production sharing agreement for mining as it was done to the Petroleum to protect the interests of government. Ms. Irene speaking……
The State Minister for National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, State minister for Trade Hon. Harriet Ntabazi, Mps Hon. Sowedi Kitanywa and Hon. Gideon Thembo Mujungu were among the distinguished dignitaries who accompanied the Vice President. END.
