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.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to hold the First Kampala Defence and Security Expo in memory of the Late Hon. Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for his exceptional contribution to the peace and development of Uganda during his active days before his tragic demise in 2015.