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.
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
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.
During the event, the Parliamentary Malaria Walk was officially activated, turning the football pitch into a platform for awareness. The message was simple and direct: malaria is preventable, and it can be beaten.
Choosing not to have children does not make someone selfish, immature, or lacking in compassion. Many women without children lead rich and meaningful lives. They build fulfilling careers, contribute to their communities, nurture relationships, and pursue passions that give their lives purpose, just as men who choose not to be fathers do, often without scrutiny.