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.
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region.