Gulu, Uganda – East Africa / December 24, 2024.
Leaders from the West Nile, Acholi, Lango, Karamoja, and Teso (WALK-T) regions have sent a letter to Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh, the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uganda on Defence and Military Affairs, regarding a significant resolution concerning the funding of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Project for the Financial Year 2025/26.
This correspondence follows a meeting that took place on December 24, 2024, at the Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu City. The meeting, chaired by Gen. Saleh, included Members of Parliament, LC5 Chairpersons, Mayors of Cities and Municipalities, and leaders from the business communities within the WALK-T regions. Key resolutions from the meeting included:
“THAT Gen Salim Saleh is asked to direct the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PS/ST), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi to include the UGX 180 Billion approved by Cabinet in the Budget Frame Work Paper 2025/2026 for inclusion in the budget 2025/2026.”
The letter requested follow-up action from Gen. Saleh, the WALK-T leaders highlighted government bureaucratic procedures that have frequently caused delays in project funding. They expressed their desire for KAPATU not to experience similar issues.
The letter can be read below:
LOKII-LETTER-TO-GEN-SALEH-Dec-24-2024-PDF