“I say it is suicidal because, if we stop cargo, how will our coffee (and cotton, tea, cotton, milk, cement from the factories and food) move?” says President Museveni.
“Until the train is fully operational, I appeal to Ugandans to swallow your anger and employ amagezi [wisdom]. Stopping cargo is [not only] suicidal but also unnecessary,” argues President Museveni.
“I say it is suicidal because, if we stop cargo, how will our coffee (and cotton, tea, cotton, milk, cement from the factories and food) move?”
“Secondly, my point is, it is not necessary,” adds the President, pointing to the revised directive that long-distance trucks must have only one occupant – the driver – as opposed to the initial three.
“This is safer.”
Once again, Museveni urges the ministry to ensure that the drivers coming into the country do not mix with the local people – especially the so-called ladies of the night.
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