Youths need serious attention, Gen Muhoozi tells gov’t
The UPDF Commander of the Land Forces, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has asked government to invest more in sports and the arts industry to benefit more youths in the country.
Speaking at celebrations to mark his 48th birthday at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday evening, Gen Muhoozi told a mammoth crowd of supporters that the event has shown there is a big number of youths in the country that he said ought to be put at the forefront by government in its programs.
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“This MK@48 movement is teaching Ugandans is that there is a very strong and vibrant youth movement in this country. It is the strongest force in Uganda right now. All they need is serious attention,” Lt Gen Muhoozi said amid cheer from his supporters.
“It is imperative that all of us in all positions of leadership recognize it and start solving the problems of the youths and look into their interests.”
The Commander of the Land Forces in the UPDF who also doubles as the Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations said it is high time government looked into the issues affecting youths.
“Two things I know about youths is that they like sports and entertainments. We need to invest in sports facilities in this country. The youths have too much energy that if you leave them idle, they will become a problem .Let us rehabilitate our stadiums and give youths what they want. Let us invest in music and film industry. All the arts will go a long way in solving the problems of youths,” he said.
Speaking about the 48th birthday celebrations, Gen Muhoozi said a group of youths organized the event and asked him to attend, emphasizing that he was not part of the organization.
“They did it on their own and just informed me to come and attend. “
There is expected to be a dinner at State House in Entebbe to celebrate Lt Gen Muhoozi’s 48th birthday later today.
