Baryamureeba Presidential Manifesto 2016 2021
Baryamureeba Presidential Manifesto 2016 2021
Dear Ugandans
The 2016 Presidential election offers us all an opportunity to choose progress. As a new
face in the politics of the presidency, I breathe new life into the politics of our beloved
country. The 21st century is upon us and with it, comes new challenges which call for
new and dynamic leadership, with the capacity and attitude to do things different so
that our economy and our people can boom and compete favourably globally.
The National Resistance Movement-Organisation (NRM-O) government in its 20112016 presidential manifesto promised to achieve prosperity for all, better service
delivery and job creation. Minimal progress has been made on these issues in the last
five (5) years. It was a blatant empty promise to Ugandans by NRM-O.
Fellow countrymen, now is the time for us to break camp and move forward. Now is
the time for us all to choose smooth transition, action and progress. Now is the time for
new generations to be part of decision making. I would like to emphasize that Uganda
now requires new direction, new ideas, new perspectives and new leadership, which I
bring on board. Today I am proud to be counted as one who is ready to lead Uganda
into a new era. Indeed now is the time!
While working within Ugandas economic means, I believe that prioritizing better
would help deliver our country from huge debt burden while delivering the key needs
of our population. My priorities in my first term of office as President of Uganda, 20162021 are spelt out in this manifesto based on my 12-issues programme which focuses
on the following key areas:
Education Services
Health Services
Job Creation
Agriculture
Governance
Foreign Policy
Infrastructure
Minimum wage
Industrialisation
Defense and Security
Zero Tolerance to Corruption
Religious institutions, Culture and State
These 12-Issues were chosen while putting into consideration Vision 2040 and the
rolling National Development Plans (NDPs) that give lead to sector strategic plans.
Uganda Vision 2040 provides development paths and strategies to operationalise
Ugandas Vision Statement which is A Transformed Ugandan Society from a peasant
to a modern and prosperous country in 30 years. For Uganda to be successfully
transformed from a predominantly peasant and low-income country to a competitive
middle-income country, the budget must outline a comprehensive program addressing
priorities of education; health; job creation; agriculture, infrastructure; defense; security;
information, research, science, technology, and innovation among others.
My manifesto serves as a guide for the next five years to government Ministries,
Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to review and align their strategic plans withthe
12-Issues programme. My manifesto shallalso serve as a guide for the review of the
current NDP, the development of the next NDP and the review of Vision 2040 to align
it with Ugandans socio-economic development priorities. Thus, the specific plans for
implementation of my manifesto shall be contained in the strategic and business plans
of MDAs. Furthermore in this manifesto I provide a national budget framework but the
specific budgets based on this framework will be in the MDAs budgets. Also more
details about my manifesto are contained in a book I published in December 2014
entitled-The Ideal Uganda: My Perspectives, which is available in bookshops across
Uganda and also freely available on my website www.baryamureeba.ug.
Dear Voter, these critical 12 issues, if given the priority they each deserve as I have
pointed out in this manifesto will lead to the Uganda you and I have longed for in a
very long time
Education Services
In May 2014, the New Vision carried an article about a report by the Inter-University
Council for East Africa (IUCEA), which explained that only 37% of the employers were
satisfied with Ugandan graduates. According to this report, most of the employers
faulted educational institutions for not adequately preparing graduates for the work
place. This is just one of several reports that have faulted Ugandas education system
in recent years. Unfortunately for us, education has continued to be unaffordable for
the common man besides being sub-standard.
As Nelson Mandela keenly put it, education is the most powerful weapon which
you can use to change the world. Mandelas perception definitely differs from the
NRM-O government perception of education. Makerere University is only a small
part of Uganda! We can close it for 5years and the skies shall not fall! were
the words of Ofwono Opondo, Government spokesperson and Uganda Media Centre
boss when lecturers at Ugandas biggest university demanded for a pay rise.
Being the first of my12-Issues programme, education is, to me, a tool I intend to use to
change Uganda.
Education is about giving all people the knowledge and skills they need to be active
citizens, participate successfully in the economy and fulfill themselves as individuals.
The NRM-O pioneered the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary
Education (USE) programmes. While these were well intended, it is unfortunate that
they are free of knowledge and skills and have been the major input to our ailing
education sector. Besides this, the vocational and technical institutions are ill equipped
for delivery of quality education and thus most graduates from these institutions lack
employability skills.
Quality higher education and training is crucial for economies that want to move
up the value chain beyond simple production processes and products. In particular,
todays globalizing economy requires countries to nurture pools of well-educated
workers who are able to perform complex tasks and adapt rapidly to their changing
environment and the evolving needs of the production system. My government will
consider holistically reforming the education system because my interest is that we
ensure skills development as a country.
The primary school education shall be reduced to 6 years and it will focus on setting
a solid foundation or building blocks of the childs education. At primary school
level, children should master reading, writing and arithmetic. It is important that we
emphasize improving pupils reading ability in the crucial first few years of a childs
school career because every childs education stems from their ability to read well.
Government should also consider making education compulsory for everybody up
to senior 4. All students who finish primary education should thus be allowed to join
ordinary level secondary education, and this should last four (4) years. At the end of the
ordinary level secondary education, all students should sit for the Uganda Certificate
of Education (UCE). It should therefore be a requirement for every Ugandan to acquire
a UCE certificate. After successful completion of UCE, students can be given the
option of joining either vocational/ technical institutions or advanced level secondary
schools. This stage should last three years and students should get a diploma. So to
speak advanced level secondary education should be increased from the current two
to three years. The diploma holders from vocational/ technical institutions should be
skills oriented whereas the ones from high school should be academic but also have at
least 33% of vocational/ technical skills and oriented towards progressing to university
education. Diploma holders from vocational/ technical institutions may also upgrade to
degree level after some prescribed years of working experience. However, all diploma
holders should be able to access relevant jobs. The minimum period for any bachelors
degree programme should remain 3 years and a 3-year diploma or equivalent should
be the minimum entry requirement to any bachelors degree programme. So in terms
of years, the pre-university education system should be restructured to 6-4-3 system.
Public and private institutions right from primary to university lack sufficient qualified
teachers, teaching aids and infrastructure including laboratories. The salaries in the
sector are low and unattractive hence very de-motivating to teachers which explains
why we continue to have fewer people concentrating on the teaching profession.
Equally education and sports are inseparable. Sports is in fact an essential component
of a liberal education system. Uganda has a big number of youth whose potential in
the sports discipline is underutilized or not exploited at all. Ugandas sports men and
women have also challenged us in recent years with their potential. As a big fan of the
football, rugby, tennis and several other sports, I know that this area requires special
focus from government at its current level and also education institutions need to be
harnessed to groom more sportsmen and women to put Uganda on the sports map.
Education and sports therefore will be a key priority in my government. I believe the
main problem currently is insufficient funding to the sector. In my term of office, I shall
ensure that:
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Ugandas education system gets a full revamp to ensure that schools and
institutions help students to reflect on modern industry practices, have a
strong focus on competency-based training methods and provide students
with robust practical experience.
A manpower plan covering all sectors is developed and implemented
to ensure that we have the manpower required at all levels (certificate,
diploma, degree) and in all sectors.
Teachers salaries are reviewed to encourage more people to join the
profession but also motivate teachers to achieve quality products
Complete retooling and upgrading of teachers at all levels is done
More teachers at all levels of education are recruited to improve the teacher
to student ratio
Specialized teacher training institutions are set up so that the country can
have good quality teachers
Overloading students is minimized by making it illegal for students in
primary and secondary schools to study on Saturday and Sunday and at the
same time prescribe the maximum number of hours per day for the various
classes in schools
Vocational and technical institutions get an enabling environment like
infrastructure including laboratories and workshops
More community vocational and technical colleges/ institutes are
established to impart skills to the majority of the rural population
Government provides at least 90% of primary education, 80% of ordinary
level secondary education, at most 50% vocational/ technical and high
school education and 30% of University education. This will succeed with
wide awareness across the country.
ICT is compulsory subject in all education institutions and at all levels since
its a key enabler for education and world of work
A community based ICT education programme is institutionalised in all
community schools aimed at imparting ICT skills to the citizens
All educational institutions put in place the required infrastructure necessary
for what they are teaching so that students leave institutions with the
required skills
Minimum standards at all levels of education are enforced for both private
and public institutions to assure quality education
Educational loans are provided to higher education students including
continuing students for the whole period of study to enable them complete
their studies
Funds for a National Research Foundation are provided to support research
the old adage goes, a health mind can only be found in a healthy body.
Students undertaking classes under a mango tree. One wonders what happens to
such classes in cases of rain!
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Health Services
A healthy workforce is vital to a countrys competitiveness and productivity. Poor health
leads to significant costs to business, as sick workers are often absent or operate at
lower levels of efficiency. Investment in the provision of health services is thus critical
for clear economic, as well as moral considerations. Advancing human development
requires, first and foremost, expanding the real opportunities people have to avoid
premature death by disease or injury, to enjoy protection from arbitrary denial of
life, to live in a healthy environment, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, to receive quality
medical care, and to attain the highest possible standard of physical and mental
health. Therefore, there is need to strengthen the healthcare systems in the country.
Also improving health in Uganda is essential to reduce poverty and achieve the three
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) directly related to health:
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Job Creation
Job creation is the process by which the number of jobs in an economy increases.
Job creation often refers to government policies intended to reduce unemployment.
World over most (high paying) jobs require formal qualifications that correspond to a
set of skills and competencies from higher education and training institutions. So one
obvious way government can create jobs is to ensure that both the government and
the private sector invest in quality education and training.
Investing in employment is crucial for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Without new and better jobs, we run the risk of increasingly divided societies where
the poor do not benefit from growth, leading to social discord and instability.
Unemployment and lack of social protection are compounded by large informal
economies, where workers earn very little or are underemployed.
My plan is to work towards:
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high rate of idle youths who are always ready to participate in riots and al
dangers to peace and security
More Ugandan youths have resorted to illegal activities like betting and gambling
due to lack of jobs
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Agriculture is the backbone of the Ugandan economy. In rural areas, agriculture is the
source of livelihood for over 70% of the people and on average it contributes over a
third to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Agriculture is particularly important for
women. Women provide 60-80% of agricultural labor and in many Ugandan societies
have primary responsibility for growing the households food. They also take a large
role in small-scale food processing and marketing. As a country, agriculture is of great
importance and requires key attention from policy makers.
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All Ugandans must have access to clean and safe water; so to speak water is life. We
also need to join the fight to protect the environment and contribute to global efforts
on combating climate change. Enhancement of environment and natural resources
quality, quantity, diversity and productivity (of soils, water resources, forests, wildlife,
wetlands and air) on a long-term basis can promote sustainable socio-economic
development.
In my government, we intend to achieve the following as far as agriculture, water and
environment sectors are concerned:
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Create links between farmers and strategic markets, both local and
international
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Set up cooperatives right from grass root level to facilitate easy mobilization
of farmers
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community level like providing milk coolers, rice hullers, maize mills, etc
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Even with all the advancements that have come with the 21st century, modenisation
in agriculture is still a far cry. In fact the typical Ugandan farmer uses a hoe made in
China to farm in Uganda!!
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Governance
Governance determines who has power, who makes decisions, how other players
make their voice heard and how accountability is rendered. Good governance is in
fact a prerequisite for peace and development. Ultimately, the application of good
governance serves to realize government and societal goals. The five widely accepted
principles of good governance are:
Direction
Strategic vision leaders and the public should have a broad and long-term perspective
on good governance and human development, along with a sense of what is needed
for such development. There should be also an understanding of the historical, cultural
and social complexities in which that perspective is grounded.
Performance
Responsiveness institutions and processes should try to serve all stakeholders.
Effectiveness and efficiency processes and institutions should produce results that
meet needs while making the best use of resources.
Accountability
Accountability decision-makers in government, the private sector and civil
society organizations should be accountable to the public, as well as to institutional
stakeholders. This accountability should differ depending on the organizations and
whether the decision is internal or external.
Transparency transparency should be built on the free flow of information. Processes,
institutions and information should be directly accessible to those concerned with
them, and enough information should be provided to understand and monitor them.
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Fairness
Equity all men and women should have opportunities to improve or maintain their
well- being.
Rule of Law legal frameworks should be fair and enforced impartially, particularly the
laws on human rights.
Separation of powers - Separation of powers is a political doctrine of constitutional
law under which the three arms of government (executive, legislature, and judiciary)
are kept separate to prevent abuse of power. Also known as the system of checks and
balances, each arm is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other arms
of government. The way to safeguard against tyranny is to separate the powers of
government among three arms of government so that each arm checks the other two
through checks and balances.
System of Governance:
In accordance with the Fifth schedule to the current Constitution of Uganda, Uganda
will be governed under a federal system of government comprised of the following
regional governments: the Eastern Region, The Central Region, the Southern Region,
the Western Region and the Northern Region. A democratically elected Governor will
lead each region.
Generally, an overarching national government shall govern issues that affect the
entire country, and the regional governments shall govern issues of local concern
within the region. Without loss of generality the regional governments will undertake
infrastructure development, provision of education and health services, promotion of
agricultural production, industrialization and job creation among others within the
regional government.
Both the national government and the regional governments shall have the power to
make laws and both have a certain level of autonomy from each other.
In a constitutional monarchy like Buganda for example (by virtue of the October 18,
1955 Agreement, which was signed by the Kabaka, His Majesty Edward Mutesa II and
the Governor of Uganda Protectorate Andrew Cohen), the regional government would
have the King as the Head just like the Queen/King is the Head of the UK. In other
regional governments where there is more than one King, the people shall decide
through a referendum on whether to have a rotational regional government King. The
King will not have political and executive powers, as these will be held by the elected
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Governor of the Regional Government. The King would undertake constitutional and
representational duties such as acting as a focus for regional identity, unity and pride;
giving a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognising success and excellence;
and supporting the idea of voluntary service.
As part of the implementation of the regional governments, we shall ensure that there
is an upper house of parliament, the Senate and the lower house of Parliament, the
House of Representatives. The Senate shall mainly represent the regional governments,
and serve to protect the interests of the regional governments and their local
governments whereas the House of Representatives shall determine the allocation of
national revenue between the levels of government among others.
My government shall promote good governance by ensuring the following:
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operationalise the following five (5) regional governments: the Eastern, The
Central, the Southern, the Western and the Northern Regional Governments
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Put in place institutional structures that can guide orderly succession of key
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and cabinet to not more than 20 to cut down on the tax payers burden
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Ensure that all members of Cabinet are not members of Parliament i.e.
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Reduce the age limit for key positions like president, judges, ministers to
Good leaders are those who stand by their words and are accountable for their
actions
Foreign Policy
My governments strategy in dealing with other nations will be informed by our desire
to promote and safeguard national, regional and international peace and security
and protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity. As a country, we shall support
the work of regional, international and multilateral organizations in finding lasting
solutions to conflict and terrorism activities for a free and secure world. Uganda
shall respect territorial integrity and state sovereignty. Uganda shall only participate
in military engagements outside its boarders if they have a backing of regional
economic communities, African Union or United Nations, and most importantly if the
engagements have parliamentary approval as is required by law.
My government shall ensure Ugandas sovereignty, promote universal peace and foster
better relations with our neighbors, the rest of the African continent and the world at
large. In this regard, we will consolidate and strengthen Ugandas foreign relations and
diplomatic engagements with other countries as well as international and multilateral
organizations at the regional, continental and international level.
In pursuit of Ugandas socio-economic and political interests, my government shall
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promote sub-regional and regional integration and cooperation emphasizing intraAfrican trade as the cornerstone for Africas socio-economic and political unity. Through
economic diplomacy, my government will strengthen and consolidate its trade and
investment links with regional partners while exploring new trade and investment
partners in order to expand access of Ugandan products to foreign markets, while at
the same time increasing investments for our country.
Infrastructure
Extensive and efficient infrastructure is critical for ensuring the effective functioning
of the economy, as it is an important factor in determining the location of economic
activities and the kinds of activities or sectors that can develop within a country. Welldeveloped infrastructure reduces the effect of distance between regions, integrating
the national market and connecting it at low cost to markets in other countries and
regions.
A well-developed transport and communications infrastructure network is a
prerequisite for the access of overall economic efficiency by helping to ensure that
businesses can communicate and decisions are made by economic actors taking into
account all available relevant information. A well-developed energy infrastructure is
prerequisite for industrialization and socio-economic development.
The high population growth and expansion of the economy demand for more energy
for cooking and lighting and for powering the industries and businesses.Wood energy
which most Ugandans depend on should be discouraged but instead we should focus
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on the use of clean energy from solar, wind, hydro power, biogas, and oil.
In regard to infrastructure, I am particularly concerned with the quality of overall
infrastructure (transport, telephony and energy); quality of roads, quality of railroad
infrastructure, quality of port infrastructure, quality of air transport infrastructure,
available airline seat kilometers, quality of electricity supply, mobile telephone
subscriptions, and fixed telephone lines.
In regard to housing its important that government through public private partnerships
makes accessible and affordable housing for the different categories of people, i.e.
both rich and power and in both urban and rural areas.
My government shall:
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Allocate at least 6% of the national budget to energy and natural
resources; 6% to transport and urban development and 3% to information,
communications and technology. This budgetary allocation will ensure that
we have quality infrastructure to spur socio-economic development.
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Develop a comprehensive national infrastructure (roads, railways, airports
and aerodromes, energy, ICT etc) framework policy that shall guide the
different sectors when coming up with specific sectoral policies on
infrastructure.
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Develop and maintain a national tarmac roads network linking all towns of
Uganda and also linking Uganda to its boarders.
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Develop and maintain a city road network including flyovers for the major
cities of Uganda
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Develop and maintain a railway network linking Uganda to its neighboring
countries to enable efficient and cost effective movement of people and
goods
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Maintain and expand water transport facilities on Ugandan lakes and rivers
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Revamp Uganda airlines under a public private partnership arrangement
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Re-develop and expand Entebbe international airport and other airports and
aerodromes across the country
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Complete the dams under construction and plan and construct more dams
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In partnership with the private sector promote and develop other sources of
energy like from solar, wind, biogas, and oil
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Complete and maintain a national information and communications
technology (ICT) backbone to enable:
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Efficient electronic government (e-government)
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Electronic commerce and online services delivery to ensure
efficiency, cost effectiveness, transparency and accountability
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Minimum Wage
In Uganda today, the fiscal sustainability of the wage-bill; attraction and retention of
requisite skills to execute public service functions; productivity and performance; and
transparency and fairness in remuneration setting and review, is seriously in question.
Also the high cost of living has eroded the purchasing power of most workers e.g.
doctors, teachers, nurses, police officers etc. As has been done in other countries
including Kenya and Rwanda, we need to use the per capita Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) to determine the base remuneration for Ugandan State Officers. This approach,
together with revenue to GDP ratio, is globally considered the most appropriate for
Uganda based on the Constitutional principles of equity, fairness and fiscal sustainability
among others.
To ensure favourable remuneration, my government shall:
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Industrialization
Industrialization
Industrialisation is the process in which a country transforms itself from a primarily
agricultural society into one based on the manufacturing of goods and services. As a
country we have been at it for sometime but with little success.
I propose to accelerate industrialization by ensuring:
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First and foremost, work with the United Nations to ensure that
countries like the United States, European Union, China, Russia
and India pass laws establishing a regular reporting mechanism
whereby extractive industry companies would publicly report
all payments made to foreign governments on a country - by
country basis, Uganda inclusive.
Put in place Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative with the
aim of serving to improve investment climates through the audited
disclosure of revenue payments.
Set up a transparent oil funds and/or resource transparency
legislation. In this process, I will ensure that oil monies are spent on
socio-economic development and that windfalls can be used in
years of low oil.
Ensure audited revenue disclosure and oil funds to pave the way
for budget expenditure transparency.
Ensure contract transparency. Fulfillment of the publics right to
access oil contracts, or at least provisions affecting the public
interest, would help civil society determine whether the
government has struck deals with extractive sector projects that
are in the public interest and whether the promised
revenues actually materialize.
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Improving the welfare of the army, police and other security agencies
personnel
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armed and security forces to ensure equal opportunity and merit while
will address and I shall specifically enable women and men of Uganda
Peoples Defense Forces who want to retire and join politics to do so since
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Enforcing the use of cyber security to crack down crime and other security
threats
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Inspector General of Police, Kale Kayihura, visits a crime scene after a murder of a
prominent lawyer in Kampala. There has been a high rate of murders and crime in
suburbs in Kampala and upcountry causing a lot of insecurity among citizens
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their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territorys score indicates the
perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very
clean). A country or territorys rank indicates its position relative to the other countries
and territories in the index.
Poorly equipped schools; poor health services; counterfeit medicine; poor infrastructure
(like roads, railways and buildings); incompetent workforce and election rigging
(elections decided by money) are just some of the many consequences of public
sector corruption. Bribes and backroom deals dont just fleece resources from the most
vulnerable they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public
trust in government and leaders.
Currently there is no political will to fight corruption.
My government shall:
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corrupt officers
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Actively involve the citizens, religious leaders, civil society and the media in
These are only a very tiny fraction of the corruption scandals in the NRM-O
government.
These are only a very tiny fraction of the
corruption scandals in the NRM-O government.
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for education; health; agriculture; and trade, job creation and industry should not be
revised downwards due to their strategic importance to the economy.
For 2015/2016 FY where Ugandas budgetary allocation is UGX 24 Trillion we give our
estimates below. We also give projections for 2016/2017 FY with the assumption that
the total budget estimate for 2016/2017 will be UGX 30 Trillion.
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No.
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Budgetary
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2016-2017 in
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4.80 trillion
6.0 trillion
Health
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3.84 trillion
4.8 trillion
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2.64 trillion
3.3 trillion
06
1.44 trillion
1.8 trillion
06
1.44 trillion
1.8 trillion
06
1.44 trillion
1.8 trillion
Defence
05
1.20 trillion
1.5 trillion
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1.20 trillion
1.5 trillion
3.5
0.84 trillion
1.05 trillion
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Justice
3.5
0.84 trillion
1.05 trillion
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3.5
0.84 trillion
1.05 trillion
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0.72 trillion
0.9 trillion
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2.5
0.60 trillion
0.75 trillion
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Public Service
2.5
0.60 trillion
0.75 trillion
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1.5
0.36 trillion
0.45 trillion
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Attorney General
0.5
0.12 trillion
0.15 trillion
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0.5
0.12 trillion
0.15 trillion
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0.96 trillion
1.2 trillion
100%
24.0 trillion
30 trillion
Currently Uganda is faced with ailing education, health, and agricultural sectors
coupled with high youth unemployment. The public servants in sectors like Education
and Health are also poorly remunerated. The above budgetary allocations will go a
long way in ensuring that Ugandas Education, Health and Agricultural sectors are
revived. Also the above budgetary allocations will ensure steady socio-economic and
human development of Uganda.While these percentage allocations can always be
reviewed, the allocations
Fellow countrymen, the 2016 elections are around the corner. I offer myself for
Ugandas highest calling, the Presidency. I come with a zeal to serve and not to rule. I
draw my inspiration from my 12-Issues programme and my strength from Ugandans
who believe in me basing on my previous achievements as a leader. Ugandans, Now is
the time to close our ears to the deception of leaders who have held us at ransom for
too long. Now is the time to shun people who engineered bad laws and policies but
only came out to complain when these laws affected them. Now is the time to ignore
leaders who have not kept their word before. Now is the time to open our ears and
eyes to new leadership and new ideas. Now is the time to Vote Prof. Baryamureeba for
President. Now is the time to give me a chance to serve you.
Thank you
Prof. VenansiusBaryamureeba, PhD
For President of Uganda, 2016-2021
For God and My country
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Even in his busy schedule as a professor of computer science, Vice Chancellor and
Chairperson of various boards, Prof. Baryamureebas passion for politics is unrivalled
and he continues to give critical analysis to political, social and economic issues
affecting the citizenry in the media.
Today, Baryamureeba who is only 46 years of age boasts of tremendous achievements
including awards at both national and international levels. In October 2014, the
African Society for ICT (ASICT) presented him with a lifetime achievement award in
recognition of his immense contribution in ICT research and education. During the
51st Ugandan independence celebrations, HE the president of Uganda awarded Barya
with the Golden Jubilee Medal, the highest civilian medal of the Republic of Uganda. In
February 2012, he was awarded the Amity Global Academic Excellence Award during
the Amity International Business Scholl International Business Summit in Noida, India.
In December 2014, Barya won the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education at
the Africa-India Partnership Summit Le Matinal Educational Excellence Awards held in
Mauritius. Prof. Baryamureeba has also won other awards like the 2009 TWAS-ROSSA
Prize for building scientific institutions for the African region; Most Influential ICT
personality in Uganda in 2009 and the Top ICT Educator/Academic Award in Africa.
In his work, Prof. Baryamureeba has interacted with dignitaries of high profiles at both
national and international levels.
No doubt, Prof. Baryamureeba is a distinguished academic, experienced manager
and leader, businessman and politician whose national and international exposure
positions him as the best Presidential candidate in the 2016 Presidential Election. His
published his detailedbiography in January 2015 in a book titled They Will See Him
- Memoir of a Remarkable Life, which is available in bookshops across Uganda and
freely available online at www.baryamureeba.ug
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