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Ugandans in India call out government on economic independence

Ugandans studying in India have highlighted the need for economic independence and noted that one way of achieving this is by embracing local produce.

This was on October 9 during Uganda's Independence Day celebrations at Marwadi University in India.

Dr Derrick Ssebaduka, the president of the Association of Ugandan Students in India(AUIS), said Uganda can improve its economic state by empowering and developing local produce, especially in the Agricultural sector.

"We are still a fair distance from economic independence. If tourism is also promoted well, it can generate significant revenue for the country,’ he said.

Dr Ssebaduka also expressed concerns about the reluctance of government to address corruption in Uganda, noting that more work needs to be done because it is the biggest barrier to the country's development.