UPC urged government to reconsider the welfare of medical interns within the broader context of strengthening Uganda’s health system, arguing that realistic measures are needed to restore stability to the medical profession and reduce the frequency of industrial action.

Colby, who is visiting the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia this week, said discussions with Indonesian leaders had created new opportunities for a mutually respectful partnership. He stressed that the United States was not asking countries to choose sides, but instead sought to help them strengthen their ability to protect their own security and territorial integrity.

The spokesperson said the new arrangement breaks with previous practice, under which government catered for these necessities and paid monthly internship allowances. She added that it also undermines the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which provided for enhanced allowances and better welfare for health workers.

Through the ATLAS initiative, the IAEA aims to bring together key stakeholders, including Member States, the International Maritime Organization, port authorities, nuclear and maritime regulators, and industry representatives, to address the legal, regulatory, and technical challenges associated with deploying nuclear technology at sea.

Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Ssebagayuga proposed aligning future LCI elections with general elections so they can use a common voters' register, and also called for the establishment of a dedicated tribunal to handle election disputes instead of placing the burden on magistrates' courts.

“Logistics and communications are the decisive edge because they set the limits of our operational capabilities,” Filcek said. 

Akena criticized the government for prioritizing other matters over child welfare and called for a holistic approach to development that includes safety, skills, and greater exposure for school-going children.

Muntu described the country's human rights situation as increasingly worrying, pointing to the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye beyond the constitutional 180-day limit for automatic bail, the banning of lawyer Martha Karua, and the recent abduction of Muwanga Kivumbi following his release on bail.

Ssemakadde called on the judiciary to defend its independence and urged lawyers to stand on the side of justice rather than power.

“According to World Health Organization, stunting has a lifelong consequence. Children who are stunted are more likely to experience failure to reach their physical potential,” Akena said.

Chaplain Colonel Forster described religion as a “center of gravity” for stability in Africa, where chaplains play a unique role in instilling values and fostering pluralism.