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Nabbanja defends government’s decision to invest in science
9 November 2022, 8:20 am
The PM during the national science week
By: Melanie Aanyu
Uganda recently launched it’s first satellite into space a move that is seen by many as a giant step towards growing the country’s science and technology sector.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has defended the government’s decision to prioritise investing in science as one of the key drivers of the country’s realisation of vision 2040.
Nabbanja made the remarks during the opening of the National Science Week 2022 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
She said she was impressed by the wide range of innovations on display.
She said Ugandan scientists have done everything possible to put the country on a space technology level.
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Monica Musenero said the national science week is intended to create collaboration opportunities for scientists, innovators, and investors.