Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Henry Ariganyira Musasizi has said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed the ministry to mobilise resources to fast-track the construction of key tourism roads in the Kigezi sub-region.
Minister Musasizi made the revelation on Friday during celebrations marking 60 years of Kabale Diocese and the ordination of 13 priests and 10 deacons at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral grounds in Kabale District.
He said government had secured funding for the tarmacking of the Hamurwa-Kerere-Kanungu-Butogota-Ruhija road, although he did not disclose the amount secured for the project.
Minister Musasizi also revealed that government had signed a contract for the construction of the Muko-Rubuguri-Nkuringo-Kisoro road, which he said would improve connectivity to some of the region’s major tourism destinations.
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He said government was also fast-tracking the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road, with compensation for people affected by the project expected to be released during the current financial year to pave the way for construction.
Minister Musasizi asked the newly ordained priests and other religious leaders to join government efforts to fight corruption and the misuse of public resources.
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He called on the newly ordained clergy to become ambassadors of Kabale Diocese by preaching the Gospel while supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and socio-economic transformation of communities.
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