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.
Uganda Cranes are in Group K of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville and South Sudan. The Cranes will target a top-two finish in the group to qualify for the final tournament in Morocco.