David Bahati

Minister of state for trade , industry and cooperatives ( industry ) #Uganda • Member of Parliament, Ndorwa County West • NRM Chairperson, Kabale • #FCCA #MBA

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On this Heroes Day, I honor the brave men and women whose sacrifice gave us peace, stability, and freedom. You laid a great foundation for Uganda. We will build on it through industrialization, jobs, and prosperity for all.

Happy Heroes Day.

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@KagutaMuseveni @NRMOnline @mtic_uganda ..45% in the next 5 years, create another 1m jobs, and contribute to wealth creation.
We shall also continue to mobilize our communities to participate in PDM and other Government programs and walk in the spirit of "No More Sleep".
Long live YKM and & may God bless Uganda.

[David Bahati @dbahati]

Today I was sworn in as Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, in charge of Industry, with immense gratitude to the Almighty God and President @KagutaMuseveni for the renewed trust to continue serving the people of Uganda in this docket.

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@KagutaMuseveni @NRMOnline @mtic_uganda I pledge to commit to the work of industrializing our country. Increasing manufacturing and value addition to our raw materials remains our mission.
As contained in the President's manifesto, we shall ensure that our contribution to GDP grows from the current 27.4% to..

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Today at Namugongo to celebrate Martyrs’ Day, held in a scientific way.

I appreciate the message from His Grace Kazimba. Their death planted an enduring seed of peace and unity for all believers across the world.

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@KagutaMuseveni The arc of the revolution bends toward continuous socio-economic transformation — and now the pendulum swings from raw materials to value addition, job creation and increase in household incomes.

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I was delighted to interact and engage with the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Rt. Hon. Oboth-Oboth today, as part of their consideration of our nomination by HE President @KagutaMuseveni for appointment as Minister of State for Industry.

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@KagutaMuseveni Our country's momentum of and for industrialization is unstoppable.
We thank God for this opportunity to serve, and shall forever be grateful to President Museveni for this great confidence.

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Yesterday, we joined our brothers and sisters at the Kenya National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi. Keynote speaker was our own Uncle Chris Rwakasiisi. A great global fellowship.

I sincerely thank H.E. @WilliamsRuto and Kenyans for the warm hospitality extended to our team.

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@KagutaMuseveni I pledge my full dedication, loyalty, and commitment to advancing the NRM’s agenda of industrializing our country, creating jobs and wealth for our people.
Long live Mzee and Maama, long live Uganda!

For God and my Country!

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The glory and honour goes back to the Almighty God!
He knew us before we were born.
His works are perfect, and His ways are pure.

I thank H.E. @KagutaMuseveni for the trust and confidence in reappointing me as minister of state for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry).

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Our policy of import substitution and export promotion will support the sector, especially in the processing of iron ore into steel.

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Today, at the opening of the construction exhibition at UMA, over 20 companies from India, Pakistan, and other countries attended.

The construction sector contributes over 12% to our GDP and employs more than 500,000 Ugandans. It has also created wealth for thousands.

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Our import substitution & export promotion policy will boost the sector, especially iron ore to steel processing.

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@FrankTumwebazek @MAAIF_Uganda Frank great work ! you really like cows . When are you giving me some to start mine !!!!!!

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Today, I met a team of investors interested in manufacturing. Industrialization for value addition and wealth creation is pivotal to the 10-fold growth journey. Uganda remains the best investment destination on the continent.

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As we honour this Sabbath, we are reminded of Isaiah 55:8-9:
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than yours.”

God bless you.

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cutting the $159M clinker import bill. The plant will create 3,000+ direct jobs and strengthen exports across EAC, COMESA & AfCFTA.

Thank you, Yaobai Cement, for investing in Uganda and adding value to our minerals. .. No more sleep Kissanja.

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Today, I was honoured to officiate at the launch of Yaobai Cement Karamoja. This milestone boosts Uganda’s industrialisation and 10-fold growth agenda.

Under the leadership of H.E Museveni we have grown From 2 factories in 1986 to 9 today, output is now 7M+ metric tons/year,..

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Congratulations, Mzee, and may you be granted good health and continued wisdom as we begin the _Kissanja_. No more sleep: God bless Uganda.

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Today I received and saw off the guest of the President, H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi for Mzee’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Independent Grounds. 

H.E. Ndayishimiye’s attendance reflects the strong and cordial bilateral relations between Uganda & Burundi.