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Joined October 2021
Government is developing Entebe Iconic ICT park on 17 acres in Lunyo in Katabi to support digital transformation. The project aims at establishing a world class IT-BPO park to boost Uganda’s competitiveness in global outsourcing, #ProtectingTheGains
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Gov’t has constructed Kampala-Entebbe express highway and this has enabled faster connectivity between Kampala city and Entebbe international airport that has boosted tourism, international trade and travelers #ProtectingTheGains
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HEALTH FOR WAKISO Wakiso has 1 regional referral hospital, 2 hospitals, 7 HCIVs and 31 HCIIIs. Upgrade of Kitala HCII in Katabi Town Council and Bunamwaya HCII in Bunamwaya Sub-County to HCIIIs are planned. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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ELECTRICITY IN WAKISO Wakiso is fully connected to the national grid. with all the 27 Sub-Counties connected to electricity. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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WATER FOR WAKISO Out of 720 rural villages in Wakiso, 710 have access to a safe water source, representing a coverage of 99%. This leaves 10 villages (1%) without access to safe water. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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EDUCATION FOR WAKISO The district has 274 govt pri schools with the enrolment of 142,684. It has 34 govt sec schools with 27 providing USE and Universal Post Ordinary Level Education and Training with total enrolment of 41,501. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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PDM FOR WAKISO Wakiso with 147 PDM SACCOs has received Shs52.8b with Shs45.3b (86.22%) disbursed 2 47,040 households. In Kampala, Mukono & Wakiso, because of a high popn density, PDM funds will be increased from 100m per parish to 300m annually.#ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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EMYOOGA FOR WAKISO Wakiso has a total of 559 SACCOs with 36,150 individual members. Government has so far disbursed a total of Shs15.9b. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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PDM FOR WAKISO Wakiso with 147 PDM SACCOs has received Shs52.8b with Shs45.3b (86.22%) disbursed 2 47,040 households. In Kampala, Mukono & Wakiso, because of a high popn density, PDM funds will be increased from 100m per parish to 300m annually.#ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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In the 2021 elections, Wakiso had 1,154,857 registered voters. Out of these, 574,018 (50%) voted. In 2025, Wakiso has a total of 1,453,093 voters. The voters increased by 298,236. The Polling Stations are 2,452 up from 1,434 in 2021. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority
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President @KagutaMuseveni kicks off today's campaign schedule with a rally in Entebbe Municipality, in Wakiso district. Wakiso district has 27 Sub-Counties/Town Councils, 147 parishes and 720 villages with a population of 3,411,177 according to the census #ProtectingTheGains
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Museveni: “There were attempts by the telephone companies to monopolize the internet, but we said no: the internet must be government-owned.” #JazzwithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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✅ The foundation for digital connectivity was deliberately planned & implemented. ✅ What remains is policy fine-tuning, cost reduction, and deeper engagement with users and innovators. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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✔️ The goal is affordability and wider access, not ideology. 📌 📌 Note; ✅ Awareness of digital transformation and infrastructure planning began many years ago, long before current discussions. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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Satellite internet can now be cheaper and more efficient, especially effective for last-mile connectivity (direct to the customer) Government is studying the feasibility: ✔️ If satellite proves cheaper than fiber, it will be allowed. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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✅ Discussions are ongoing with Elon Musk regarding Starlink satellite internet. ✅ Although Uganda moved away from satellites due to cost, Starlink claims: #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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📌 If platforms operate fairly & responsibly, there is no problem with reopening them. 📌 Tax compliance remains a non-negotiable requirement. On Emerging Technologies: Starlink & Satellite Reconsidered; #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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On Regulation, Discipline & Platform Closures; 📌 Some digital platforms were previously closed to enforce discipline, not to suppress technology. 📌 The closures were a response to abuse, insults, and unfair behavior. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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✅ A commitment was made to investigate why costs are not even lower. ✅ Stakeholders are encouraged to share information on cost drivers. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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On the Cost of Internet & Taxation Issues: ✅ Infrastructure is now in place and extended across much of the country. ✅ There may still be tax-related or policy issues keeping internet costs higher than expected. #JazzWithJajja #ProtectingTheGains
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