President Museveni has urged scientists to practice and study science that will help to solve day-to-day problems affecting society, stating that every change in science and technology affects society.
The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party has joined the rest of the arts teachers in the battle against discrimination in teachers' salaries, where science teachers receive a salary that doubles that of the arts teachers.
Teenage pregnancy in Uganda remains a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of girls aged 15-19 having either given birth or are currently pregnant, and an average of 1,000 teenage pregnancies reported each day, which poses a persistent challenge in addressing the issue.