In a rare and urgently needed move, the Ministry of Education and Sports has issued what I believe to be one of the most significant and commendable guidelines in recent Ugandan education history.
Circular No. 7/2025, titled...
The serene Kabuhungu Hills in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District, roared to life today on May 24 2025 as thousands of runners, spectators, and coffee lovers gathered for the inaugural Coffee Marathon Uganda 2025, a spirited event aimed...
“The fight against corruption involves serious individuals like you. If we don’t fight it, we shall destroy ourselves, and the destruction will start here within the UPDF before it affects the country and the region.”
“Every child is meant to be at school, and the teachers in UPE and USE schools are paid salaries, so there shouldn't be issues of illiteracy in communities, high rates of school dropouts, and absenteeism."
The lack of will to fight corruption and not listening to citizens, especially the youth who are grappling with unemployment and hopelessness, gives a ground and platform to the gay promoters to mislead them, and the demonstrations may be uncontrollable in the future.
The protesters put forward several demands, including the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among and the four backbench commissioners, a reduction in the number of Ugandan MPs, an audit into MPs' lifestyles, the resignation of any MPs involved in corruption scandals and a reduction in MPs' salaries and allowances to a maximum of Ugx 3 million.
“I encourage young people to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue. Instead of demonstrations, consider participating in rallies that promote a corruption-free nation."
The NRM party showing the will to fight corruption by arresting legislators who had not received the bribe yet, but leaving those who sat and shared billions amongst themselves with impunity is not a good gesture but will instead look as playing on the minds of the tax payers.