Citing U.S. data from 2024, she said IP-intensive industries generated $11.4 trillion in GDP, 44 percent of private-sector output, supported 65.8 million jobs, and accounted for more than 80 percent of commodity export value. Copyright-intensive sectors, including music, delivered the highest earnings premium, with workers earning 130 percent more than those in non-IP industries.

The proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub will serve as a centre for petroleum storage, refining, logistics, trading and distribution, while complementing Uganda's planned 60,000-barrel-per-day Hoima refinery. It is also expected to strengthen regional energy security, expand fuel exports and boost cross-border trade throughout East and Central Africa.

“Once completed, the project is expected to significantly reduce power outages and unplanned power failures on both the Nkenda–Ishaka and Nkenda–Kasese 33kV feeders. The upgraded network will also enable the efficient evacuation of electricity generated by hydropower plants within the Rwenzori region,” Okochi said.

The President assured investors that Uganda has adequate raw materials to sustain the factory, noting that the challenge lies in organising farmers and connecting them to dependable markets rather than increasing production.

Kagamba Senior Secondary School in Kitondo parish, Ihunga sub-county, was the first beneficiary, receiving 10 laptops in a ceremony witnessed by staff and the entire school community. Bwongyera Girls School in Nyamunuka Town Council received an equal number, ensuring that both institutions can now meaningfully participate in ICT-driven learning.

“The five-year plan is aligned with Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), the Digital Transformation Programme, and Vision 2040. It sets priorities for expanding ICT infrastructure, digitizing government services, strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing data protection and privacy, and promoting innovation across both the public and private sectors,” Katuuku said.

“Mr. Mwenda, thank you for declaring me senile and incapable of judging right. You will, however, discover that at 82, I am still able to defend Uganda and myself with the Bible, the AK-47 and the pen,” Museveni said.