Mbale residents launch clean-up campaign ahead of Museveni’s visit for upcoming Youth Symposium

Mbale, (UG):- In a remarkable display of community spirit, Mbale City residents Tuesday launched a comprehensive clean-up campaign in preparation for the upcoming Bugisu Youth Symposium, set for 12th September 2024, at Mbale SS playgrounds.

The clean-up effort according to Mbale City leaders aims to ensure a warm and dignified welcome for H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who will deliver a keynote address on “Mindset Change for Youths on Wealth Creation” at the symposium.

By Tuesday afternoon, residents, local businesses, and community groups were seen working together as they swept, swept streets, collected trash, and beautified public spaces, demonstrating their pride and commitment to hosting a successful event.

“We are thrilled to host the President and want to showcase the best of Mbale,” one of the residents said, adding that “This clean-up campaign is our way of showing respect and hospitality.”

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The Bugisu sub-region, renowned for its agricultural prowess, stands as a beacon of productivity and cultural richness, boasting some of the most fertile soils in Uganda, which make it an agricultural heartland. Its principal cash crop, Arabica coffee, is internationally acclaimed for its superior quality, placing Bugisu on the global coffee map.

According to the Regional Coordinator in the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Mr Chirstopher Buyela, the Bugisu Youth Symposium is more than a lecture; it is a lifetime opportunity for the Bazukulu (grandchildren) of Bugisu to engage directly with President Museveni, a leader whose vision and policies have shaped modern Uganda.

Buyela says the Symposium which is expected to attract at least 50,000 youths from various areas in the Elgon Zon will be a transformative experience for young people in the region, and the clean-up initiative sets the tone for a memorable event.

The symposium also presents an opportunity for the youths to get empowered and equipped with the right tools and knowledge for wealth creation and sustainable development, aligning with the government’s vision for a prosperous Uganda.

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