Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
“As you leave the gates of Uganda Christian University today, keep discipline and represent your alma mater well. The choices you make, the conduct you exhibit, and the character you carry will either adorn or tarnish the name of this great institution,” Kaziimba said.
Uganda has intensified efforts to contain Ebola, with President Museveni assuring the World Health Organization (WHO) that the country remains vigilant and prepared to stop the outbreak.
"While the rest were busy saying Yee Sebbo, the martyrs refused to take the commands of King Mwanga and continued going to church on Sundays. We should all be like the martyrs, beholding our faith in God."
In every large crowd, there are always wrong elements, so the police urge all pilgrims to be alert and vigilant, and freely talk to all police officers to avoid those unwanted individuals.