68% of homesteads in subsistence economy, says Museveni
Dec 16, 2017
Speaking at the annual national thanksgiving service held at State House, Entebbe on Friday, Museveni noted that his biggest challenge now was to make Ugandans producers of agricultural products for money.
President Yoweri Museveni has asked religious leaders to join the fight against poverty eradication, and warned doctors against endless strikes when government has reached a consensus with them.
President Yoweri Museveni (Centre) and First Lady, Janet Museveni (Right) and Vice-President Edward Ssekandi during the thanksgiving function at State House Entebbe. PPU pictures
Speaking at the annual national thanksgiving service held at State House, Entebbe on Friday, Museveni noted that his biggest challenge now was to make Ugandans producers of agricultural products for money.
Join me to fight poverty, Museveni tells religious leaders during the ceremony
The function was graced by various choirs, including one from Nshwerenkye, Kiruhuura district
He noted that 68% of the homesteads in the country were in a subsistence economy where they produce food compared to only 32% who produce for money.
Ugandans and visitors of all walks attended the thanksgiving ceremony
Christmas carols and hymns were the order of the day
Some choir members got a photo opportunity with the President
This display of dance skills caught the eye of the President
He gave an example of residents of Ndangalo in Rubirizi district where there are 2500 homesteads but they had abstained from earning money except one resident he only identified as Kateeba who had seven pigs.
It was al joy
There is no doubt that the President enjoyed the evening
New Vision's photo editor, Jimmy Adriko (second left) and News editor Hellen Mukiibi (wearing glasses) also graced the thanksgiving ceremony
Ugandans of all walks of life attended the function
Religious leaders did not miss the event
(Front row) Richard Todwong, Ruth Nankabirwa, Apolo Nsibambi and Ruhakana Rugunda sing during the ceremony
George Bamugemereire and Justice Catherine Bamugemereire at the ceremony
Entertainment was in plenty
Senior army officers singing hymns during the ceremony
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