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Nurturing talent in Sports and Arts
In the first five years, my government shall seek to nurture talent from elementary level not only as mere forms of recreation but as a potential career. This will be incorporated into the school curriculum at the grassroots level so that children are able to grow their talents together with their academics.

My government intends to provide scholarships at various levels for exceedingly talented children in the sports and the arts. But the honour will be for the students who have met certain levels of academic brilliance to push them to the next level rather than focusing on one up to a certain level of maturity when they are able to make a decision to either go professional or stick to their education. Sports and the arts are not very long careers, so the children must be protected. Inasmuch as they are talented, they can pursue their talent as well as an education. This would give them a bit of liberty post-retirement and create a career rather than yearning for payouts from government. For the great talents that are unearthed and barely have any education, they can also be incorporated into the fold by teaching them vocational skills.
Investment
My government intends to invest in entertainment and sports facilities in various regions of the country. These facilities will help train the various talents in their various fields so that they can develop and reach their potential. Because this would require huge investment, it is something that is going to be organic in growth in the next five years. This will give an opportunity for all regions to grow and nurture their potential. With these facilities, it will be easier to have regional competitions and national competitions which will widen the talent pool and sieve the very best who can end up being international icons. This will go hand in hand with rewarding these regions and opening their eyes to the lucrative world of sports and entertainment.

The budget for the sports and arts sectors will be increased to give the federations and governing bodies a substantial lift. This industry has the capacity to self-finance if the government gives it the right platform. That will make it easier for them to get sponsors and qualify for tournaments, organize concerts and so forth. The government would then just play a supervisory role to make sure finances are adequately allocated and policies met. The revenue they get in the long run can sustain them for as long as they are well managed by the right people.

What my government plans to do is to jumpstart this sector until it blossoms to international status. This would make it even easier to get sponsors and endorsements which would boost the economy as well.
Talent scouting; set up a system to scout every precocious talent the Creator has invested in this land, regardless of how far-flung they are, and give them necessary support, facilities and environment to shine. Every special talent that has been identified will become the (financial) responsibility of government until an age we believe they can earn from that talent.
Restore government-owned sports facilities across the country, in every community, where youth can go and express themselves at no cost. Invest heavily in training facilities.
With an initial boost, my government shall turn sports into an industry and make it a source of gainful employment for Ugandan youth.
Revise our school curriculum to foster holistic education that allows enough time for sport; which is not only good for the children’s health but is also a catchment area for special talents. My government shall also require all High Schools and Universities to have an active involvement and investment in sport.
Increase funding to national sports associations. My government shall also offer massive financial incentives to those associations that deliver success in the form of medals and national victories.
Support different Associations to host Continental and World events in Uganda.
Remove taxation on sporting equipment and on prize money earned by sports stars.
Ensure that the sports ministry funds national teams headed for international competitions.