President Museveni reaffirmed the government’s stance on value addition, stressing that Uganda remains focused on ending the export of unprocessed minerals in order to create jobs, spur industrial growth, and increase domestic revenue generation.

“The agreement we have is fundamental. We have been faithful to our part of the agreement. That is the reason why the president invited me to try first,” Mao said.

“We have been complaining about how bad those fronted by other parties are. Today, we have decided to front our own, the holy one, to represent the opposition in the forthcoming speakership race. I implore all opposition members of Parliament to rally behind our candidate,” Ssenyonyi said.

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Chesney revealed that the games are expected to bring together over 30,000 athletes across the world with Uganda sending 50 athletes across nine categories of sports led by the world-class distance runners, para athletes, boxers and the She Cranes netball team which is currently linked sixths according to world rankings.