President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has celebrated his 81st birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala City and the birthday celebrations were held concurrently with the first-ever Boda Union Festival and Expo.
During his address, the President who was in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, thanked boda boda riders for celebrating his birthday with him and highlighted the government’s efforts to protect boda boda riders from exploitative boda loans and moneylenders.
He explained that this is why the government introduced the Parish Development Model, which offers low-interest financing.
The President also announced support to the industry and revealed that the State House Comptroller, Ms Jane Barekye will certify all Boda Boda SACCOs to ensure accountability and prevent selfish individuals from misusing funds.
Mrs Janet Musevenni congratulated the President for reaching his 81st birthday and urged Ugandans to embrace unity as the bedrock of transformation and noted that while unity is key, Ugandans must also learn to serve what we produce, so as to build their own wealth and future.
