Tayebwa Urges Engineers to Embrace Innovation for African Development

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By Kundu Ronald

KAMPALA - Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, delivered a stirring call for engineers to prioritize innovation during his speech at the 2023 National Technology Conference and Exhibition (NTCE) organized by the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) in Kampala.

Tayebwa emphasized that embracing innovation is crucial for the African continent to discover homegrown solutions for its challenges, particularly in the road and construction sector. He stressed that engineers should seize emerging opportunities for innovation and play a pivotal role in the continent's socio-economic transformation.

"Putting innovation at the center of whatever you're doing is essential," Tayebwa stated, noting that the ability to address critical problems relies on novel innovations. He highlighted that developing countries especially require innovation to surmount their challenges.

Drawing attention to the high cost of road construction in many countries, Tayebwa presented a pertinent example. He compared the Entebbe Expressway, which cost about $9 million per kilometer, to Kenya's Thika Highway, which came in at approximately $7.2 million per kilometer. Tayebwa advocated for setting standards and sharing knowledge among African countries to collaboratively address such infrastructure challenges.

The conference, themed "Tapping Engineering Opportunities for Accelerated African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation," has drawn over 500 engineers, stakeholders, students, and the public from across the African continent.

Tayebwa also highlighted the government's efforts to promote local content in infrastructure projects and cautioned engineers against engaging in corrupt practices while competing for work or consultancy services.

Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, assured attendees of the impending Engineers Professionals Bill 2022, which aims to bolster the engineering profession and increase public confidence.

Eng. Papias Dedeki Kazawadi, President of the Federation of the African Engineering Organization, stressed the need for collaboration among professionals, including engineers, to leverage the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The 26th edition of NTCE aims to provide a platform for stakeholders within the engineering fraternity to exchange knowledge, explore innovative ideas, share experiences, present research findings, and discuss cutting-edge technologies and approaches. President of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers, Andrew Muhwezi, highlighted the conference's focus on enhancing Uganda's value proposition within the AfCFTA trade ecosystem through strategic engineering goods and services.

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