The Uganda Government is preparing to link four Lake Kyoga ports by a modern ferry. At present, a small ferry, with a capacity of six cars, links Masindi port to Apac district.

Works minister, John Nasasira on Wednesday mentioned that preparations to build a bigger ferry were under way . An this will link Bukungu (Kamuli), Rwampanga (Nakasongola), Kagwara (Soroti) and Amolatar. Nasasira was at the first Budget Workshop for the 2008/09 financial year.

In the same workshop, energy and mineral development minister, Daudi Migereko said that there is a necessity to upgrade the roads in the Lake Albert region to handle the oil trade effectively. Migereko said they also had to budget for highly trained oil professionals.

He added that Uganda is competing with rich private oil companies. They are willing to pay expatriate rates for these professionals.

BY TANAH HADIJAH
UGANDA SAFARI