This is the official Account of Operation Wealth Creation. A
@GovUganda
Presidential Initiative to improve household incomes & overall prosperity for Ugandans.
Wishing a remarkable birthday to Gen Caleb Akandwanaho (Rtd)
@salimsaleh_ug
, our esteemed CC at Operation Wealth Creation. Your sacrifice, selflessness, and dedication to the well-being of Ugandans inspire us all. We celebrate you.
#HappyBirthdayGenSaleh
#OWCWorks
OWC Chief Coordinator Gen Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh (Rtd) shares with fellow mourners about the reforms and ideas that the Late Gen. Lokech had Instituted at his area of service and those he was putting in motion. He added that the country has lost a leader and a servant"
 Our Chief Coordinator and Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security Gen Caleb Akandwanaho (Rtd) Salim Saleh continues his work in Karamoja aimed at mobilizing the region for wealth creation , Food Security & other Operations. 1/10
On Sunday, we met with Prince David Wasajja of
@BugandaOfficial
to discuss matters of national Importance among which is was the role of traditional kingdoms realizing the national development aspirations through interventions such as the Parish Development Model.
@SarahKagingo
What is the communication budget for NDP for example? Nearly zero! All government agencies do not have a communication budget and that is where the problem is. Ugandans do not know what is happening. - Chief Cordinator
@OWC_ug
, Gen.Salim Saleh
#TheCapitalGang
#MyFuture
Gov’t to upgrade Arua airfield to Category 4C airport, which has field length of more than 1,800 mtrs & can accommodate a plane of wing length of up to 24 mtrs . Arua is the 2nd busiest domestic airport in UG with a monthly average of 180 air traffic movements.
@DuncanAbigaba
Along with over other 200 leaders in gov't, civil society, academia & private sector, Chief Coordinator OWC, Gen(RTD) Caleb Akandwanaho will take part in the
#UDFAnnualConference22
as he shares insights on social-economic ideas that have & will positively influence the citizens.
Northern Uganda is going to become the fastest growing region economically because of peace. Commercial farming is beginning to take place, poverty levels have reduced and Government continues to pump in support. -Gen.Salim Saleh
#TheCapitalGang
#Myfuture
As President
@KagutaMuseveni
concluded his Acholi sub-region tour on investment and wealth creation, he said the government will not fail to bring to book all those involved in messing up the PDM in which they have invested a lot of resources to get people out of poverty.
OWC is a Ugandan Gov't Presidential Initiative for monetization of the traditional subsistence sector run as a Civil-Military Operation to create a system for effective national socio-economic transformation focusing on raising household incomes for poverty eradication.
On Monday, CC-OWC Gen Caleb (Rtd) during a meeting at Hotel Africana Moroto with mostly private sector players & development partners updated the group on the long term interventions
@GovUganda
will deploy in Karamoja. He was also presented with their complimentary proposals.
Today, we hosted the Vice President of Uganda Rt Hon. Maj. Alupo Jessica (rtd) in Gulu for a consultative meeting. She first toured the barracks B4 attending the meeting. The VP was joined by Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, The Senior Presidential Advisor on Manifesto Implementation.
Wishing our beloved Chief Coordinator Gen (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho many years of good health and happiness. May the Almighty continue to bless you with even more wisdom and blessings for your altruism and the gallant leadership you give to us and the nation of Uganda!
H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
looks to support not so highly educated youth or women in selected zones of the country thru Nakyobe Fund established to create centers for import substitution & export promotion through skills development, value addition and wealth creation.
@DamalieOwori
Maj. Gen. Sam Kavuma - Deputy Chief Coordinator OWC, touring various stalls at the
#AgricShow23
.
He appreciated the role played by various innovations from different institutions in improving the agriculture sector.
On the 24th of February 2023, our Chief Coordinator, Gen(Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh will give a presentation on agricultural-led regional Development plan, under the topic;
Parish to Market: Social-Economic Transformation in Acholi Sub-region.
#Musevenomics
#OWCWorks
Our Chief Coordinator RT Gen
@salimsaleh_ug
overseeing the occasion of the handover of the
@cdfupdf
from newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi to Gen
@mkainerugaba
earlier in Gulu today.
.
@GovUganda
has installed 80 Assorted Agro-Processing Facilities country-wide including; 33 Coffee Hullers, 2 Rice Hullers and 30 Maize Mills, 14 Milk Coolers and 1 Cocoa Bulk Centre to provide storage, branding, and value-addition to agricultural commodities.
Kenya and Uganda leaders yesterday 20th February 2023 convened a Joint High-Level Security Mission to address critical issues on bilateral peace and cooperation.
The meeting was held in Moroto, Uganda & chaired by Uganda's Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence, Gen Salim Saleh,
The Prime Minister RT Hon. Robinah Nabbanja paid a courtesy call to Coordinator Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho who dedicated the book Who and Where is the Farmer, to her. She acknowledged efforts Gen has put in to understand the Agricultural Value Chain in Uganda
@RobinahNabbanja
President
@KagutaMuseveni
yesterday officiated at the handover of value addition equipment and grants to beneficiary farmer organizations at Namalere Agricultural Referral Mechanization Centre in Wakiso. This equipment will go to the villages
#Sustainablewealthcreation
#NDPIII
Congratulations once again to
@joshuacheptege1
for the fantastic achievement of winning another Gold medal for us in the 10,000 metre race. Uganda’s anthem national anthem will be played for the third time in Gold Coast
#GC2018
On Friday, Jan 6th, a delegation of National Defense College (NDC) students led by the school commandant, Maj Gen Francis Okello had a meeting with OWC - Chief Coordinator Gen (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho in Kapeeka to discuss among other issues wealth creation.
#Strategic14Ug
Commodity Category: Dairy.
This bull is of the Ayrshire breed.
Output potential: The Average Weight of the adult if well-fed is 450 to 600 kilograms.
Production potential: Ayrshire cows can produce over 8,500 litres of milk per lactation.
@MAAIF_Uganda
Our Chief Coordinator Gen(Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh officiated at a function at Nabuin Zardi where the first batch of tractors for Karamoja was to be given out. This is to aid in opening up more agricultural land to increase production and productivity of key crops.
Credit for the success of Kapeeka industrial park relatively goes to H.E the President for his tireless efforts to promote investment in Uganda, and to Gen. Salim Saleh for continuous guidance & support he provides investors. The park produces a multitude of diversified products.
💬Maj. Gen. Sam Kavuma: DCC-OWC
Uganda is the most beautiful country in Africa, that's why in 1908 Winston Churchill refered to us as the pearl of Africa, interms of Climate and weather, green cover, fertile souls and fresh water Bodies inform of lakes and rivers.
#AgricShow23
Wishing our beloved Chief Coordinator Gen Caleb Akandwanaho many years of good health & happiness. May the Almighty continue to bless you with even more wisdom and blessings for your altruism and the gallant leadership you give to us & the nation of Uganda.
Happy birthday Afande!
Earlier today, Our DCC Maj. Gen. Kavuma joined the Prime Minister
@RobinahNabbanja
as she launched the disbursement of revolving funds to the compliant PDM SACCOs. The total disbursement of UGX 80.92billion will be paid to the first 3,237 SACCOs that have been verified by OWC.
Worldwide, especially in emerging markets, wealth creation through application of human knowledge, innovation and creativity is steadily outpacing wealth creation through extraction and
processing of natural resources.
The major objective of OWC is to achieve a systematic national socio-economic transformation where household incomes all over the country are improved through carefully selected viable enterprises with national, regional and global markets backed by sound infrastructure.
Maj Gen Mateeka- Director Decentralization OWC:
I take this opportunity to thank
@SDF_Sheema
, Hon
@Kateshd
, & other stakeholders in the organization of the agricultural show in Sheema. In the past 3 days, OWC has been participating by providing farming skills on poultry,piggery,
"Due to climate change, government is going to support small scale farmers and largescale farmers by investing in irrigation scheme. You are going to see more investment in irrigation schemes in the coming years than ever before." -
Hon.
@FrankTumwebazek
.
Given the efforts towards the development of Agri-business, OWC will join to participate in the inaugural CBS PEWOSA Agribusiness fair, taking place at Masaka Ssaza grounds from 20th-24th Oct, under the theme "Wealth & Food security through technology-driven agriculture systems"
We have learnt with immense sadness the demise of Governor Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebile.
OWC fraternity sends our condolences to BOU stuff but more especially his entire family. May God comfort them in this trying moment.
What is causing the anxiety in the public is the disconnect between NRM in Government, and NRM the organization. -Gen. Salim Saleh
#TheCapitalGang
#Myfuture
Earlier today, we joined our comrades from
@NPA_UG
led by Board Chairperson, Prof. Pamela to a top management@
@mofpedU
meeting to make final consultations on NDP3 ahead of submission to Cabinet.
This is a big milestone in our quest to achieve and sustainable wealth creation.
OWC has strived to increase production and productivity of leading crops, through providing logistical support, and offered advice in enterprise selection and mindset change. This is yielding very positive results as shown in this thread.
OWC will participate in the 4-days event, Sheema Show 2022 starting today at Kabwohe Stadium. And we will be available to provide free training sessions on practical farming, and also other pertinent information to ongoing government programs like PDM.
Yesterday Our Chief Coordinator
@salimsaleh_ug
chaired a meeting between OWC and member based organizations such as
@unffe
,
#TheGrainCouncilofUganda
,
@uwrsa
etc to discuss emerging and future issues of the agricultural value chain especially in value addition and market .
Earlier today, the Uganda Development Forum conference in Kapeeka was inaugurated by a tour at Liao Shen Industry Park where different ceramics are manufactured.
#Musevenomics
Oh behalf of OWC
I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the beloved family of Moses Sekabogo Aka Mowzey Radio and to the Ugandan Public at this difficult time.We mourn with you and celebrate Moses’s remarkable life together.
#RIPMowzeyRadio
Gen. Salim Saleh
(1/2)Soroti Industrial and Business Park (SIBP) is 219 acres in size & approximately 35 acres of the land has been allocated to 11 prospective investors for development in the agro-processing, hotels, and tourism sub-sector.
#OWCDelivers
#GovtProjects
Over the weekend, our DCC Maj. Gen Kavuma joined colleagues from
@MAAIF_Uganda
in Karamoja to deploy 10 tractors starting off in Nabilatuk that will help 2 open up & plough vast lands in line with OWC-led efforts 4 sustainable food & income security in the region
@FrankTumwebazek
Operation Wealth Creation, a Presidential initiative, has had a positive impact on the economic status of many Ugandans. Kenneth Kisemba, a coffee farmer in Bundibugyo, is grateful for the support he got from OWC.
@DamalieOwori
@CoffeeUganda
@GenAngina
@dereaxlamar
@cdfupdf
OWC Chief Coordinator, Gen Caleb Akandwanaho tells people that
@DamalieOwori
has totally transformed from fashion to being a farmer. "Go visit her farm in Tororo and see for yourselves. Instead of fighting her" - He says.
#Musevenomics
Agri inputs we distributed have been embraced overwhelmingly across the country, which has led to an increase agricultural production, and productivity especially for the key strategic commodities such as coffee, diary, tea and fruits (citrus and mangoe) and food security crops
Kabarole Women Boda Boda Riders Association riding H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
at Mountains of the Moon University. They formed an association to help them pool resources to acquire personal motorcycles & do. business. They got even more at the
#RwenzoriExpo
Unveil | Invest | Transform
Yesterday was Day 1 of a 2-day National Coffee Dialogue organized by the Office of the President, in conjunction with OWC &
@CoffeeUganda
.
The dialogue is on the emerging issues in the sub-sector & developing strategies for an inclusive, transformative & sustainable value chain.
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J A N Z I A W A R D S
...uganda for us ,us for uganda !
Dignitaries and invited guests continue to arrived at the Kololo Independence Grounds for the swearing ceremony of H. E. Gen.
@KagutaMuseveni
, President of Uganda.
#M7SwearsIn2021
(1/4)Who can benefit from the EMYOOGA initiative?
All economically active Ugandans aged
18 and above can benefit from this initiative. However, members under the youth category should not exceed 35 years of age
It’s exactly 6 years today since OWC HQ moved to Kamwokya Kampala.
We have done so much since and even more before. The battle to obliterate Uganda's Number 1 enemy (Poverty) in still on and going well due to your support .
Happy 43rd
#TereheSita
Anniversary celebrations
The State House team joined the OP Kyenjojo Field Office, led by RDC Ayesiga Julian Sarah flanked by her Deputy Allan Bamuha, OWC Coordinator Lt.Col.Mwebesa & DPO today in interacting with the students of
@IndustrialHubs
Kijwiga who have gained special skills &craft
#OWCworks
The overall objective of OWC is to create a system that facilitates effective national socio-economic transformation with a focus on raising household incomes for poverty eradication and sustainable wealth creation.
.
@narouganda
is heavily focused on supporting sustainable production by developing technologies, and crop & animal varieties that not only grows efficiently but have little impact on the environment.
Agriculture will be supported in Uganda's vision 2040 to trigger agro-based industries, food, and nutrition security. OWC will ensure coordinated development of the industrial sector.
💬Maj. Gen. Sam Kavuma, DCC-OWC
"Wealth Creation is a soul responsibility for everyone. The work of OWC is to create a Coordination mechanism with government entities to create weather which
@unffe
has done successfully"
#AgricShow23
H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
yesterday opened eight factories in Jinja and Buikwe districts and commissioned the multi million dollar MMP Industrial Park which will directly directly jobs to over 500 Ugandans
(1/3)Jinja Industrial & Business Park is located in Buwenge Sub-County, measuring 182 acres. There is a proposal to acquire more land in the future most especially from the National Forestry Authority which borders this park & has vast lands used for tree planting.
#OWCDelivers
OWC Phase 1 (2013-2020): We deployed, mobilized, and sensitized Ugandans on moving from subsistence farming to commercial production. During this time, we conceived and built the necessary structures and established strong coordination mechanisms countrywide.
(1/2)How much money is available for the EMYOOGA program?
-Government set aside Ush.100bn for the program, with each constituency receiving 560 million shillings.
[1/2]Luzira Industrial Park (LIPA) is located 10km along
Old Port Bell road in the South East of Kampala in Luzira, is a 64-acre facility neighboring Luzira Government Prisons.
#OWCDelivers
#GovtProjects
Operation Wealth Creation improves community livelihoods in the Acholi region through supporting farmers engaged in various farming activities across the region. (Video Credit: UBC TV)
#OWCDelivers
#GovtProjects
The inaugural Uganda Development Forum annual conference will take place at Kavumu Presidential Demonstration Farm on 27th-28th this month, under the theme "The past, the Present and the Future of Uganda’s Economy".
#Musevenomics
The gov't has facilitated & supported the Liao Shen Industrial Park (
@Liaoshenpark
) in Kapeeka Sub-county, Nakaseke District where a private industrial park with agro-processing factories, ceramics, Tractor Assembly, light textile, & garment industries.
#OWCDelivers
#GovtProjects
As we celebrate 60yrs of freedom and national pride, let us reflect on our past & resolve to build a better future.
We remain committed to fostering national socio-economic transformation with a focus on raising household incomes & wealth creation.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
#UGAt60
#HarvestMoneyExpo
“We are putting a lot of emphasis on mechanization so that farming is simplified.For Uganda to produce more, modern methods and machines must be put to use”
_DCC. Lt. Gen Charles Angina
We are happy to host, coordinate & support the
@NPA_UG
team led by chair
@pamdebams
who are in Karamoja consulting communities & stakeholders as they formulate a Regional Devn't Plan for faster socio-economic transformation of the region using key growth areas & endowments
OWC coordinator Kampala Region, Brig. Gen. Godfrey Muwanguzi - sensitizing people on Value addition and the 14 key production lines of food and beverages for increased household incomes, food security, import substitution, and export promotion.
#AgricShow23
At the recently held 2nd National Conference of the UDF, OWC CC
@salimsaleh_ug
(Gen RT) chaired a session on the impediments to full utilization of factors of production especially land with Particular focus on land use in Northern Uganda
Watch 👇🏾
The 51km Kampala- Entebbe Express highway which is about to be commissioned by H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
and Chairman H.E Wang Yang is expected to significantly reduce the traffic congestion on that is currently suffered on Entebbe road.