Overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure, and a dearth of trained teachers worsen the challenges, especially in underserved areas. Meanwhile, the digital divide looms large, with internet penetration at a mere 8.9%, leaving digital literacy aspirations largely unfulfilled.
The Kiteezi landfill incident that claimed over 35 lives and displaced a number of families was decommissioned, and the government has warned residents around the area to vacate because there is a possibility of another collapse, which could be soon or in the near future.
UPC has urged the government to come up with a well-trained and equipped Rapid Response Unit with a good background to handle disasters of huge magnitude.
The Uganda People’s Congress party (UPC) has called for the unconditional release of the youth arrested during the "March to Parliament" protests, stating that they were peaceful and lawful as stipulated in the constitution of Uganda.
Uganda People’s Congress party has said that whereas this year’s Heroes’ Day theme, “Hail our Heroes, a Secure Uganda is Now Reality,” implies that Uganda is safe, Uganda still has a long way to go to be secure.