The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has launched a comprehensive development roadmap for the Busoga sub-region, prioritizing industrialization, international connectivity and youth empowerment.
Central to the government’s minimum program for Busoga is the establishment of several industrial parks in Namayingo and Iganga districts to combat unemployment.
During the event Kadaga expressed deep gratitude to the people of Busoga for their support and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the region’s most pressing economic needs.
She congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on his victory and wished him a successful tenure in the next five years.
Kadaga, flanked by Busoga Kingdom Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba, revealed that the Namasagali Industrial Park, commissioned by Museveni, is expected to become fully operational shortly after the presidential swearing-in ceremony.
Kadaga said Kimaka Airport in Jinja is now ready for commissioning as government waits for the formal designation of the airport as an international entry and exit point.
Kadaga says the move is expected to position Jinja as a global gateway, facilitate direct trade and tourism and infrastructure development,
Kadaga noted that Busoga remains the primary reason Uganda is dubbed the Pearl of Africa, saying Jinja contributes more than 45% of the country’s tourism revenue.
“The president has been a strong partner in tourism development in Busoga. He allocated 2 billion shillings to elevate Kagulu Rock and more than 15 billion shillings for the Source of the Nile development,”she stated.
Jinja District, located in southeastern Uganda along the shores of Lake Victoria and the Nile River, is a major industrial and tourism hub. Known as the “place of rocks” and the source of the Nile, it is a premier adventure destination, featuring white-water rafting, boat cruises, and the iconic Source of the Nile
It serves as a major commercial center and was historically Uganda’s leading industrial town. The district is recognized for both its administrative district and its city status.
The city is a top destination for adventure activities, including white-water rafting on the Nile, bungee jumping, quad biking, and boat trips to the source of the river.The district hosts critical infrastructure, including the Nalubaale and Kiira hydroelectric dams, which supply electricity to Uganda and Kenya. The economy is supported by tourism, fishing, and industrial activities, despite facing challenges like urban congestion and waste management
