The Miss Tourism Ankole Queens participated in the experience as ambassadors of cultural tourism, helping to promote the traditions and heritage of the Ankole region while encouraging greater appreciation of Uganda's diverse cultural attractions.
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.
On August 19, 2024, a head-on collision between a bus and a Fuso truck near Kirumba resulted in six fatalities and injured 37 others. This resulted from a bus driver reportedly attempting to overtake another vehicle, leading to the crash, which killed him too.