The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).
“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.
The defence in the Christopher Onyum Okello murder trial has closed its case after failing to produce key witnesses, pushing proceedings into the final stage. The high-profile case, linked to the killing of four toddlers in Ggaba, now heads to closing arguments as the court prepares for a final ruling.
According to the Executive Order, Awero and Kumbuga, who are representing the accused under the State Brief Scheme, remained silent despite being aware of the Law Society’s formal objections.