President Museveni has urged scientists to practice and study science that will help to solve day-to-day problems affecting society, stating that every change in science and technology affects society.
The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party has joined the rest of the arts teachers in the battle against discrimination in teachers' salaries, where science teachers receive a salary that doubles that of the arts teachers.
On August 20, 2024, a Stabex Petrol Staton worker was killed in a hit-and-run accident along the Balintuma road in Kampala after the driver of the Subaru car lost control due to overspeeding and failure of brakes.
The parents who drive usually drop their children and let them out of cars to find their way to school; they drive off without seeing if a child has entered school.
The police have done their best to curb this problem; however, they called for additional manpower from other security agencies because the problem has spiraled out of control.
Motorcycles involved in more serious crimes, such as robbery, murder, and accidents, will remain in police custody as they are still under investigation.