In 2024 the Uganda AIDS Commission noted that HIV prevalence in Mpigi district stood at 5.1%, with a substantial portion of new infections occurring among young people aged 15-25, who represent 35% of all new cases.

The Ateker-speaking communities include the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia; the Toposa, Bari, and Torit of South Sudan; the Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya; the Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, Kumam, Langi, and Kakwa of Uganda; and the Masai of Tanzania, plus other closely-knit groups spread across the greater East African region.

As the 2026 elections approach, many political parties are having internal disagreements on who to give the flag for different leadership positions to and whether some of the brilliant young people emerging in different political parties stand a chance to be chosen as flag bearers against the old party members and incumbents still remains a mystery that only time will tell.

The spokesperson for the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, Hon. Brandon Kintu, has assured Ugandans that the government has listened to the voice of the youth and is committed to addressing their issues.

The recent warnings from President Museveni stem from credible threats, including possible attacks from groups like the ADF.

Otafiire’s recent appeal to the youth was a gimmick that was intended to expose some youths, mostly those in opposition, to being hooked ahead of the general elections in 2026.

The public's discontent with parliament has increased following leaked documents alleging theft of the country’s resources by the four parliamentary commissioners, including the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga.

The protesters had seven key demands, among them being the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, the resignation of the four back bencher commissioners, reducing the number of Members of Parliament (MPs), and reducing the MPs' salaries and allowances to Ugx 3 million, among others.