National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called on Africans to take charge of their own destiny. He said Africa is ready for take-off if its people step into the “pilot seat.”
Wetangula, who also chairs the East African Community (EAC) Bureau of Speakers, made the remarks in Munyonyo, Kampala. He was presiding over a meeting of Speakers and Presiding Officers from EAC member states.
The event coincided with the 11th UNESCO African Week and the 9th Africa Engineering Conference.
Africa’s Riches, Africa’s People
“Africa is the richest continent in the world, but with the poorest people,” Wetang’ula said.
He urged engineers to transform Africa’s natural wealth into projects that improve lives. He also reaffirmed the EAC’s commitment to progressive laws, regional integration, and inclusive development.
“Our region must stand as a beacon of unity, stability, and prosperity,” he stressed.
Uganda’s Push for Industrialisation
Uganda’s National Assembly Speaker Anita Among delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s speech. She highlighted industrialisation as key to Africa’s emancipation.
“The government of Uganda has prioritised infrastructure in energy and transport to lower the cost of doing business,” she explained.
Among pledged parliamentary support for engineering, adding that President Museveni has championed science, technology, and innovation through strong laws.
Youth and Engineering in EAC
East African Legislative Assembly Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana praised the conference for boosting Africa’s global profile.
“Engineering is the future of the East African Community,” he said.
Ntakirutimana called for rotating such forums across the region—in Kigali, Juba, Dar es Salaam, and Bujumbura—while urging more youth involvement.
Building Africa’s Tomorrow
The Kampala meeting highlighted a shared vision. With unity, innovation, and infrastructure, African leaders agreed the continent can unlock its full potential.
The message was clear: Africa’s future will be built by Africans, for Africans.
