Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.

“Free Zone Operators are not simply the ones that enjoy incentives but are those who use those incentives to build responsible and sustainable businesses and make products that meet the global destination market standards,” Bikingi said.

“The Government will support your proposals. For example, in line with your commitment to strengthen research, Government research institutions, such as Kawanda, Namulonge and Serere, can support the work of cultural institutions and reduce unnecessary duplication through the establishment of separate research centres,” President Museveni noted.

“The King’s birthday is on December 16th but since it’s a weekday, we decided to have the run on Saturday over the weekend, and we are going to have our birthday run on December 19th, 2026, and the kit will cost as low as UGX 30,000 so that we can accommodate all our people even those with average incomes. We are very hopeful that many will attend and for those who can’t run will be able to walk. Our run will start from the palace (Karuzika) and after we will host all people to a luncheon, ” Nyakaana said. 

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.

According to the Premier League, some sponsorship payments were partly funded by ADUG but were recorded as commercial revenue generated by Manchester City. The commission also found that other arrangements were used to reduce the club’s reported expenses.