The
Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has asked Ugandans in the Diaspora not
only to support the recently re-launched national airline but also to be its
goodwill ambassadors.
Uganda Airlines started its commercial flights this week with the first
destination to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya after more than a
decade of inactivity.
Kadaga who is attending the 31st Uganda North America Association (UNAA)
Convention and Trade Expo in Chicago, Illinois, took that opportunity to call
for support for the national carrier.
“Don’t join those patronizing our airline. We need to support and market it,”
Kadaga said.
She added that the aviation sector is an example of the great investment
opportunities that Ugandans in the Diaspora can tap into.
“You realise that the government has done more of tax holidays; that is a good
initiative, but more incentives like lowering taxes and encouraging
partnerships with government, there will be mileage for Ugandans in the
diaspora to invest back home,” she said.
Kadaga added that Government has greatly improved the road network, revamped
the airline and passed laws that make Uganda one of the best investment
destinations.
“Parliament passed the Investment Code Act, 2019 and the most important part in
the law is the qualification for incentives. We saw it wise for any investor to
directly employ a minimum of 60 per cent of Ugandan citizens and source for 70
per cent of raw materials locally,” the Speaker added.
Kadaga encouraged Ugandans in the diaspora to return home saying that the
tourism sector has grown with more recreational activities for them to enjoy.
“Each day exciting activities come up. Like in Busoga, Ugandans participate in
climbing the Kagulu Hills in Buyende every year; it would be more encouraging
if the diaspora people put it on their programmes and join us in the activity,”
she said.
The UNAA Convention is run from 29 August – 01 September 2019.
Don’t Join Those Patronizing Our Airline -Kadaga To Ugandans In Diaspora
