It was said by the state minister for gender Rukia Nakadama that the Cabinet has approved the national policy on culture, state minister for gender Rukia Nakadama has said.

Speaking at the world cultural Day celebrations at the national Theatre Kampala, Nakadama said that the policy will emphasize preservation of literature and development of dictionaries in local languages.

In dispute that languages have a vital role in development, Nakadama regretted that many African countries are under developed because they use foreign languages.
The day’s activities, which were preceded by a walk led by disaster preparedness minister Tarsis Kabwegyere, were spiced by drama by Kyambogo university students and Kitala Junior School pupils. Present were state minister for youth James Kinobe and Ambassador David Mwaka.

Culture tourism is very important to Uganda safaris as it contributes to Uganda’s tourists’ arrivals. So once preserved, it will lead to tourism development.

By Tanah Hadijah

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