Research indicates that land conflicts are a major issue in Uganda, affecting around 33-50% of landholders. With these conflicts, the social stability and economic development of the country can be threatened, as agriculture accounts for a large portion of the country's labor force and GDP. Over 90% of domestic disputes in Uganda are related to land conflicts.
Born in Prestatyn, Wales, on May 31, 1938, to a railway signalman and a domestic helper, Prescott left school at the age of 15 to work as a trainee chef and then as a steward on the Cunard Line before entering politics.
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.
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.
“I encourage young people to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue. Instead of demonstrations, consider participating in rallies that promote a corruption-free nation."
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) should not always use hard power in handling demonstrations because holding demonstrations is a constitutional prerogative.
Two of Kagame's stronger critics, Diana Rwigara and Victoire Ingabire were blocked from running for high office over failure to meet the requirements set by the electoral body and High Court ruling that rehabilitation was incomplete, respectively.