Akena argued that education must provide practical skills to children who drop out before Primary Five, and that investment should begin with training teachers rather than simply expanding enrolment. He said UPE funding of UGX 20,000 per pupil was far below what is required to provide quality education.
As Uganda faces rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, initiatives like these are crucial in ensuring sustainable farming practices that are able to cope with future climate changes.
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), together with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at creating a Vaccine and Livestock Research Hub in Uganda.