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.
The campfire gathering, depending on availability, the modest women of good repute served the local brew, locally known as Ajon, to the congregants to drink.