Uganda will on Monday 3rd October 216 join the rest of the world to commemorate the World Habitat day.
This is an annual international event observed worldwide by all member countries of the United Nations family. Preparations here in Uganda are being spearheaded by the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development.
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution number 40/202A of 17th December 1985 which designated the first Monday of October each year to be observed worldwide as World Habitat Day.
On this day, according to State Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Dr. Baryomunsi Chris says all UN-member countries and communities worldwide take time to reflect on the state of their human settlements with particular emphasis on the weaknesses, gaps and successes encountered during the year.
Uganda will celebrate the day under the theme;”Adequate Shelter for All” which Baryomunsi says rhymes with the vision of National Housing policy.
“Global observance will take place in Mexico, while the National celebrations for this year’s world habitat day will take place in Kampala, the climax of which shall be the launch of the National Housing Policy by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda” says Dr. Baryomunsi.
