Doctor Stephen Asiimwe, the HIV Prevention Officer at Uganda AIDS Commission observes that the apparent policy rigidities in the management of prison facilities are slowing down the prevention intervention against the virus among prisoners.
Robert Kakuru Byamugisha, executive Director of Kick Corruption Out of Uganda (KICK-U) described the deceased as a prominent, legendary and eminent Ugandan who has contributed massively towards development of education sector and education in the civil society sector.
During a meeting with the Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Lillian Aber, the leaders said the delays to resettle the displaced persons where largely to blame on the failure by government to involve local leaders in the resettlement process. Because of this they say government has been making errors in some of its decisions.
Muziransa emphasized that GBV is a rampant and pervasive issue in Uganda, yet it often goes unreported or underreported by the media. He argued that this lack of coverage perpetuates the silence and stigma surrounding GBV, allowing it to continue unchecked.
Robert Ssempala, Executive Director of the Human Rights Network for Journalists in Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), stated that while the decision to boycott coverage of security agency-related activities is painful, it will serve as a crucial lesson for security agencies to prioritize journalists' safety.
