President Museveni Introduces New Courses At Presidential Hubs

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the expansion of vocational training opportunities for Ugandan youth by introducing four new courses at Presidential Industrial Hubs. The initiative aims to enhance skilling and employment prospects across the country.

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I would like to inform you that the President has directed that all Presidential Industrial Hubs start implementing the four new courses in addition to those already in place

The newly approved courses are electrical engineering, plumbing, motor vehicle mechanics, and weaving and knitting. These will be integrated into the hubs' curriculum starting with the next group of trainees. Raymond Kamugisha, Director of Presidential Industrial Hubs and Projects, announced the directive, emphasizing that these additions will broaden the range of practical skills offered and increase the hubs' impact on youth empowerment.

Kamugisha noted that the hubs already provide training in carpentry, bakery, tailoring, welding, and leather design, among other trades. He highlighted the program's success, with many graduates finding employment in established companies or joining the armed forces as skilled professionals. Trainees receive certificates equivalent to O-Level qualifications from the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB), regardless of their prior formal education.

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Our trainees are assessed by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) and awarded certificates equivalent to O-Level, including those who have never gone through formal education

During an induction training for hub managers, Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda urged staff to uphold integrity and diligence. She reiterated President Museveni's call for "no sleep, no corruption," stressing the importance of discipline, transparency, and accountability in managing public resources. Babalanda added that the sustainability of the hubs, demonstration farms, and associated Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) depends on sound financial management, effective leadership, and ethical conduct.

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You should uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism. Remember, as the President said, this is a term of 'no sleep, no corruption,'

Commissioner Moses Ochen, responsible for Technology Transfer and Presidential Demonstration Farms, encouraged participants to align their mindset with Museveni's vision of transforming Uganda's agriculture from subsistence to a modern system. The training aims to equip managers with the necessary understanding to support this national objective.

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This training should help you align your mindset with the President's vision. Your responsibility