“Corruption undermines fairness, justice, and national development. You the youth should mantain self discipline and uphold peace, and play an active role in safeguarding Uganda’s future,” Kiyonga said.

Speakers maintained that political corruption, including nepotism, cronyism, and vote-buying, is the principal source of Uganda’s governance crisis rather than bureaucratic theft.

The ongoing anti-corruption crackdown on the former speaker of parliament, who is accused of money laundering and corruption, is a trending topic of discussion and has attracted mixed reactions from the public, political analysts, and commentators. Among is currently undergoing an investigation, and so far six luxury vehicles have been impounded and taken to the police headquarters in Naguru.

Leaders, therefore, need to be vigilant in holding schools and parents accountable for the children’s growing addiction to drugs because the country is losing promising youths to this dangerous vice. Sensitization and strict laws for underage drug consumption need to be enforced and implemented if the current young generation and the one to come are to live a more responsible and healthy life.

President Museveni reaffirmed the government’s stance on value addition, stressing that Uganda remains focused on ending the export of unprocessed minerals in order to create jobs, spur industrial growth, and increase domestic revenue generation.

“The agreement we have is fundamental. We have been faithful to our part of the agreement. That is the reason why the president invited me to try first,” Mao said.

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“We have been complaining about how bad those fronted by other parties are. Today, we have decided to front our own, the holy one, to represent the opposition in the forthcoming speakership race. I implore all opposition members of Parliament to rally behind our candidate,” Ssenyonyi said.