Outgoing State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssubi, has handed over the to his successor , Martin Mugarra and left the Ministry premises at Rwenzori Courts while riding a sports bicycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The handover was witnessed by the Minister of Tourism Hon Tom Butime. In his brief remarks Kiwendo said that the new ministers have assumed office at a difficult time when the sector has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI pray for you because now the country and the tourism sector is having a very big challenge of Covid-19.\u00a0 Hopefully the situation will get back to normal and we enjoy our wonderful adventures”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tourism fraternity thanked Hon Kiwanda for his innovations, commitment and\u00a0 determination to see the sector hit new milestones when he served as minister . “We pray that you continue to work with us in the sector,’ officials said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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