From Struggle to success: Uganda’s Achievements since H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Took Power.
Uganda has undergone significant changes and achievements since H.E Kaguta Yoweri Museveni took power in 1986. Here are some of the major achievements of Uganda since 1986;
Uganda’s economy has grown consistently since 1986, with an average growth rate of over 6% in recent years. The country has diversified its economy, with a focus on sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and energy.
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Uganda has made significant progress in reducing poverty, with the percentage of people living below the poverty line dropping from 21.4 in 2020 to 20.3% in 2023 according to the World Bank data base
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The government of Uganda has prioritized education since 1986, with significant investments in primary and secondary education. The country has achieved near-universal primary school enrolment, and the literacy rate has increased from 43% in 1986 to over 70% today.
President Museveni with pupils
Uganda has made progress in improving access to healthcare, with increased investment in health facilities, equipment, and personnel. The country has reduced infant mortality according to UNICEF, the current infant mortality rate for Uganda in 2023 is 39.17% deaths per 1000 live births, a 3.43% decline from 2022
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Uganda has made significant strides in promoting women’s rights and gender equality. The country has increased women’s participation in politics and decision-making, and laws have been enacted to protect women’s rights and combat gender-based violence.
Rt. Hon. Anita Among speaker of parliament of Uganda receiving instruments of power at Kololo ceremonial grounds
Uganda has made significant investments in infrastructure, with the construction of new roads, bridges, and the expansion of the railway network. The country has also improved access to electricity, with over 70% of the population having access to grid electricity.
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Uganda has been relatively stable since the end of the civil war in the 1986s. The government has worked to promote peace and reconciliation, and Uganda has played a leading role in regional peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts.
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Uganda has achieved significant progress in various sectors since 1986. However, the country still faces challenges, including poverty, healthcare access, education quality, and corruption, among others.
