The two-day conference taking place from November 7-8, 2024, themed Rebuilding Trust in Media in Times of AI, is meant to dialogue about public accountability, elections, AI, citizens' voices, and women in media.
If convicted under Section 11(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, the accused individuals could face a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine not exceeding Ugx 5.3 million.
The Secretary of the Electoral Commission, Leonard Mulekwah, wrote a letter instructing the People's Front for Freedom Party to comply with the Political Parties and Organizations Act of 2005, which prohibits registering political parties or organizations with names or symbols already in use by other registered parties.
The seven key growth areas that the government will work on include, but are not limited to, peace and security for the people and their property, transport infrastructure rehabilitation, increasing and following up on wealth creation initiatives such as PDM and Emyooga, improvement on science, technology, and innovation, human capital development through health, education, clean water supply, management of natural disasters, and regional and international commitments.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of grains available on the market, benefiting not only schools but also the general public. By prioritizing the procurement of certified products, Uganda aims to align with regional and global market standards, enhancing food safety and public health.