• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Donate
  • Login
Watchdog Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
Watchdog Uganda
No Result
View All Result

Museveni: It was indeed a big mistake for Idi Amin to expel Indians

Mubiru Ivan by Mubiru Ivan
6 years ago
in National, News
16 1
ShareTweetSendShare

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian Community in Uganda for the enormous contribution towards the economic development of the country before independence and also for the efforts towards national economic recovery after the protracted armed struggle that ushered NRM into power in 1986.

“The most important thing between the Indian community and the local community in the country is complementarity of the two communities in trade. The Indians accelerated economic growth of the country by stimulating industrialization through trade, manufacturing, delivery of both human and animal drugs and extensive agriculture,” he said.

Among successful companies by Ugandan Indians are Ruparelia Group, Madhvani, Scoul, Mukwano among others.

The President addressing members of the Indian community in Uganda during ‘Diwali Celebrations 2019′ dinner that he and the 1st Lady hosted at State House, Entebbe. Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, Cabinet Ministers, MPs and other government officials, attended the dinner.

The President said that when NRM came to government, it made clear that the presence of the Indian community in Uganda had to be recognized for the positive role the Indians had been playing in the development of the country.

“It was indeed a big mistake for Idi Amin to expel the Indians. They were a big asset to Africans,” adding that there was also need to make it clear by 1986 in the National Resistance Council (NRC) debate and in Parliament in 1995 to deliberate on the return of properties to the Asian Community returnees.

“Today, I am very happy. NRM was very clear for it settled the problem and on return, the Indians responded. They have done much on the economic recovery and development of Uganda,” he added.

Mr. Museveni commended the Indian Association in Uganda for its pivotal role in the enhancement of prosperity through a diversity of economic activities. He assured them that the threat of criminal acts and insecurity have already been minimized adding that they will be thoroughly defeated.

“You will enjoy and be more peaceful in Uganda than ever before,” he stressed.

Regarding corruption, the President advised the people of Uganda that as victims of the vice, they have to move determinedly and report to authorities in order to fight for banishment of the vice from our society.

Presidency Minister, Esther Mbayo, commended the President for hosting the Indian community to Diwali dinner adding that the event goes a long way to emphasize cooperation not only between the people of Uganda but the world at large.

The Second Secretary in the Indian High Commission in Uganda, Mr. Sanjeev, who represented the High Commissioner, said that the Indian community feels honoured to associate with the President.

The Chairman of the Indian community Association in Uganda commended the Government for creating a political-economic environment that has attracted more Indians to participate in investment opportunities in the country.


Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com
Share3Tweet2SendShare

Related Posts

Hajat Stecia Mayanja was on July 10 2025 unveiled as the leader of the National Peasants Party
News

Political Parties on the Rise as Singer Hajjat Stecia Mayanja Declared NPP Presidential Candidate

11th July 2025 at 14:36
News

Truth Revealed: Jinja City Council Clarifies On Shs4.2 Billion Return To Treasury 

10th July 2025 at 19:35
NUP leaders
News

NUP’s Pragmatic Pivot: Sending a Bipartisan Treasurer to IPOD

10th July 2025 at 19:29
Next Post

Five simple steps to avoid getting flu, cold 

  • Prostitution in Uganda- Courtesy Photo

    10 dangerous hotspots known for prostitutes in Kampala

    1126 shares
    Share 450 Tweet 282
  • Silent Billionaire Bosco Muwonge Buys Mukwano Arcade at UGX 250 Billion Cash Down

    50 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • Who is Bosco Muwonge, Uganda’s elusive real estate billionaire?

    37 shares
    Share 15 Tweet 9
  • LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

    2289 shares
    Share 916 Tweet 572
  • Uganda’s Billionaires 2025: Once Again Sudhir Ruparelia Leads a Resilient Pack

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
Facebook Twitter

Contact Information

Watchdog Uganda is a portal for solution journalism, trending news plus cutting edge commentaries in the fields of politics, security, business, tourism, entertainment, technology, agriculture, climate change, environment, public health et al. We also give preference to Ugandan community news and topical discussions. The portal also publishes community news and topical discussions.

Email: editorial@watchdoguganda.com
To Advertise:Click here

Latest News

Hajat Stecia Mayanja was on July 10 2025 unveiled as the leader of the National Peasants Party

Political Parties on the Rise as Singer Hajjat Stecia Mayanja Declared NPP Presidential Candidate

11th July 2025 at 14:36
Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company For more queries and news contact us on this Email: info@mashablepartners.com

Check out

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Minister Muruli Mukasa

LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

24th May 2020 at 10:45
Pregnant woman

Shock as 17-year old boy impregnates his two sisters during Covid-19 lockdown 

17th June 2020 at 08:17
Sudhir Ruparelia is the undisputed king of Kampala

Billionaire Sudhir’s wisdom on how to invest in real estate

0

How a boy’s destiny turned from cotton grower to communications guru

0
Hajat Stecia Mayanja was on July 10 2025 unveiled as the leader of the National Peasants Party

Political Parties on the Rise as Singer Hajjat Stecia Mayanja Declared NPP Presidential Candidate

11th July 2025 at 14:36

Truth Revealed: Jinja City Council Clarifies On Shs4.2 Billion Return To Treasury 

10th July 2025 at 19:35

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda