Women politicians in Uganda

"The billionaire boom is not a sign of a thriving economy but a symptom of a failing economic system. The people who make our clothes, assemble our phones and grow our food are being exploited to ensure a steady supply of cheap goods, and swell the profits of corporations and billionaire investors."

"It’s hard to find a political or business leader who doesn’t say they are worried about inequality. It’s even harder to find one who is doing something about it. Many are actively making things worse by slashing taxes and scrapping ."

"People are ready for change. They want to see workers paid a ; they want corporations and the to pay more tax; they want women workers to enjoy the same rights as men; they want a limit on the power and the wealth which sits in the hands of so few. They want action."

"As the Executive Director of UNAIDS, I lead the work of the United Nations to tackle AIDS. I’m also someone who has lost family members to AIDS. This is personal. Both my own family experience and our collective experience at the United Nations have highlighted the same key lesson: the struggle to beat AIDS is inseparable from the struggle for women’s rights and from the struggle against all forms of discrimination. AIDS can be beaten, but it will only be beaten if we take on the social and economic injustices that perpetuate it and spur more scientific innovations to address the real needs of women and girls and people living with and vulnerable to HIV."

"Worldwide, AIDS remains the biggest killer of women aged 15–49 years. To end AIDS by 2030, we must end gender-based violence, inequality and insecurity and we must ensure that women and girls have equal access to education, health and employment. We need to transform our societies so that no one is second class and everyone’s human rights are respected. AIDS cannot be beaten while marginalized communities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, people who inject drugs and sex workers, live in fear of the state or of socially sanctioned violence and abuse. Beating AIDS depends on tackling all forms of discrimination. I want to thank all the brave and determined social justice movements who are the true leaders in this work. I salute you."

"Feminism, human rights and zero discrimination are values deeply rooted across the world: they express our humanity, our recognition that I am because you are. And they are central to the struggle to beat AIDS. Let us beat AIDS. It can be done."

"Those are the jobs we've been told about, that globalization is bringing jobs. The quality of the jobs matter. It matters. These are not jobs of dignity. In many countries, workers no longer have a voice. They are not allowed to unionize, they are not allowed to negotiate for salaries. So we're talking about jobs, but jobs that bring dignity. We're talking about health care. The World Bank has told us that 3.4 billion people who earn $5.50 a day are on the verge, are just a medical bill away from sinking into poverty. They don't have health care. They are just a crop failure away from sinking back into poverty. They don't have crop insurance. So don't tell me about low levels of unemployment. You are counting the wrong things. You're not counting dignity of people. You're counting exploited people."

"When the world’s richest 1% own as much as the poorest 50%, we have a problem."

"Don't make a mistake to vote for opposition candidates who sole aim is opposing government programs. This will mean that you won't receive the services you deserve."

"I don't support the idea that gender equality and women empowerment should be attained at the cost of the family"

"The government of Uganda recognizes the importance of regional integration and trade, and is committed to promoting policies and initiatives that will help to further strengthen economic ties between our countries."

"Charcoal is transported from here to Kenya and Rwanda through our borders. I wrote to the Finance Minister [Matia Kasaija] about the charcoal trade."

"The Congolese are our neighbours for good."

"Instead of battling with Kenya over our eggs and sugar, we shall take our commodities to a bigger market (DRC). Kenya has about 40 million people while DRC has 90 million people. We have a bigger market in DRC than in Kenya. For Ugandans, it is a big plus for us to now have more than one route of access to the sea."

"Teachers should not die poor. We need to leave a legacy and retire from service to live a happy life. As I serve the nation through extending service to the girl-child, I implore fellow teachers to also live an entreprising life and outlive the notion where society believes that teachers should die poor."

"While many western male students fully paid attention and believed in my work, several of their African counterparts did not take me serious yet i was fully responsible for their respective future as PhD students."

"Upward mobility of women would not be difficult if it were not for gender biases and the multiple responsibilities a woman carries in a community. Some people think women are supposed to be average in anything and yet if a man gets average, he will not be happy."

"We need to participate so that if they rig, we use that as a trigger to get people on the streets and sweep the dictator away."

"As a country, we have a youthful nation with very high unemployment rates. The government is quickly fixing this and these private companies have hijacked this process, they take these youth to bonded labour."

"Don’t call it labour. You are trading people."

"I call upon the East African Community to trouble-shoot the Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) that continue to breach the EAC Common Market Protocol and inhibit the integration process. These NTBs manifest through tax measures, quality and safety standards, import bans and customs and trade facilitation measures."

"We believe in our cultures and values of Uganda and we do legislate for the population and the people in Uganda."

"With a lot of humility, I thank my colleagues the Members of Parliament for withstanding all the pressure from bullies and doomsday conspiracy theorists in the interest of our country."

"You can subdue people, you can humiliate them, they feel they have no voice, they’ll go underground—it will resurface."

"I made up my mind I was going to do everything possible to reach out to the warlords and talk to them, talk them into a peaceful solution."

"The leader can decide to kill you. He can decide to mutilate you. But I was determined because I felt that if meeting with the rebels could bring peace, would save lives, it was worthwhile making the commitment."

"When you bring a political solution to any kind of violent conflict, then all these other underlying causes are addressed, and therefore, people can start living together in harmony."

"Ever since the cooperation agreement between the party leaders and President Museveni was signed, no party organ has convened."

"The Constitution allows the population to practice their religions and forcing Muslim women to unveil while taking a passport photograph exposes parts of the body that are not supposed to be seen."

"There are also other environmental acts that were passed but lack regulations to enforce them."

"The Kiira Motors project is the brainchild of university research, which has been the model for innovations and economic growth in the developed countries. This project will impact the economic reforms that are currently being undertaken in the respective East African partner states."

"She said she would invoke parliamentary rules that could result in the loss of seats for these members."

"We want to know where the challenges in this PDM are and whether we will overcome some of them, like the issue of corruption"

"When you come in conflict with the Law, the Law will catch up with you. Whoever is not following the Law, the Law definitely will catch up with them."

"monitoring helps to find out whether the implementation of these programs or projects is as per the set objectives and where there are deviations, remedies are got."

"Even at home, for those who have just gotten married, starting a new life as a couple is not easy and that does not mean you abandon each other. You get the challenges and correct them."

"we don’t benefit from the government program, there are only a few categories of people who normally benefit."

"as a woman, they look at me as a role model. Therefore, as a role model, I need to set targets for myself and them. I need to set something that they will follow."

"We need to strive and strike so hard economically to make sure our people get back to where they belong - the food basket of Uganda. Things like over drinking, careless cutting down of trees, gender based violence."

"Help your parents and be disciplined. "You will never know how strong you are untill being stong is the only option left."

"handwork pays”. I remember singing that hard work pays, this is our motto. It made me understand that hard work pays because I had a very solid foundation."

"Politics in Uganda has become very transactional. You give them money; they will have to give you the votes."

"What I learned was that it was not my loss, it was their loss because for me, when I love something or someone I will make sure that the person gets maximum support from me and I give it to my people."

"Ugandans have to learn or people have to learn to be true to themselves. You must keep your promise. It is an eye for an eye."

"Their problems were my problem. My problems were their problems. I shared it with them. I was happy to eat with them, dance with them. I was paying school fees doing everything."

"Don’t leave yourselves in the hands of others. Work for yourself. Hard work pays. First of all is being focused, being determined and however small a job that you have is, even if it is not a permanent job take it seriously."

"Because for everyone who betrays me, I will take revenge so that they feel the pain of being betrayed because it is very painful to betray your friend."

"Whatever it is, if you haven't gotten a job, go out there. Don't wait for someone to hold your hands. Look for the job because it is true that you can go out and present yourself on your own merit. You will get it, let's be very truthful because shortcuts and shoddy work is what leads to the downfall of many of us."

"Raising voices Dismayed activists raised concern in the hasty manner in which the case was handled, interpreting it as a failure of the justice system to protect the rights of victims of domestic violence."

"We as women are concerned about our safety in our homes and relationships. What message is this sending out about how the government of Uganda values women or takes its role of protecting its citizens seriously."

"I believe that the public protest, with women voices loud and clear was instrumental in ensuring that justice is done."

"We raise our concern because violence against women has not been taken seriously among women in Uganda."

"Strongly positive and essentially equal exchange for both parties. Laid out in that manner, no rational person would choose to be in the presence of salesman smiles when he could choose a true smile instead."

"One of the biggest problems of people in love is that we can’t tell a false “salesman” smile from a genuine nurturing smile. One smile is delivered for the benefit of the smiler; it’s essentially predatory and self-serving. The second is delivered for us, the smile. It’s true, open, and giving."

"Unfortunately, when people smile at us in real life their expressions do not come with honest interpretive guidebooks. We have to judge with the tools at hand, in our heads; heads which are all too often inadequate for the task."

"The overwhelming support from People of Sembabule district requesting me to represent them have guided my decision and am sure this time around we are taking the mantle to represent and serve our people."

"The polls then were marred with rigging and some big wigs then sabotaged the success of people of Sembabule although the district was in shambles."

"You can't speak about another issue, if you are not speaking about disability, then you better keep quiet."

"The chance I have to be in Parliament is because there's a specific slot for five Members who must be people with disabilities, and also the finances are because elections in the country can be very expensive and not very many women with disabilities can actually have access to those finances."

"it's also good for people to accept and know that, you know, despite your disabilities, you can actually do so much."

"don’t always have to say women with disabilities because there are things that are common about a woman, disabled or non-disabled, and there are things that affect youth."

"think it goes back to attitude and to think that we can't perform beyond what we are there for as representatives of people with disabilities."

"If you focus your eyes on my disability, you will definitely never vote for me. You will never think I can do anything, but also you need to look at my experience. What have I done, even as a woman with disability. What other work have I done? Rather than focus on the things I can't do, and I keep telling people, there's nothing I can't do."

"I tried to reach out to my colleague, but she decided neither to pick up my calls nor to respond to my messages. I physically looked for her in vain yet her person is affecting me so much."

"The misunderstanding is no longer a secret fight, but the two giants have gone as far as accusing each other on microphones at public functions."

"And the area local leaders kept on collecting this money from us until it got finished. I even injected in my personal money for the health facility to get its current outlook,” said Brandon Monday morning."

"Our strategic goals are to meet the energy needs of Uganda’s population for its social and economic development in a sustainable manner, as well as to use the country’s oil and gas resources to contribute to the early achievement of poverty eradication and to create lasting value to society"

"We must review and put in place modern policies and legislation that offer a conducive business environment. Acquiring and providing necessary information and data to attract and facilitate the private sector and capital inflows is also very important."

"In terms of the promotion of renewable energy systems, the government has continued with the promotion of the use of renewable energy technologies with the objective of broadening the power generation mix."

"Key sources being pursued are solar energy for lighting, irrigation, mosquito control and fruit drying, as well as the development of ethanol for cooking and the promotion of biogas technology and biomass resource replenishment."

"We must also establish standards and promote product quality, industrial safety, and environmental protection in petroleum supply operations. Finally, we must promote more efficient modes of transportation in order to maintain the security of petroleum products supply and curb smuggling."

"It is land linked, giving it a strategic commanding base to be a regional hub for trade and investment."

"The incentive regime is structurally embedded in the country’s tax laws, making them non-discriminatory and accessible to both domestic and foreign investment, depending on the sector and level of investment."

"I am a married woman and I have children of my own and many whom am sponsoring in various schools including 23 girls and six boys. I feel I have a responsibility as a parent and a leader, when I come across a young person getting to do wrong things"

"There is a need for in-depth due diligence to present findings that can enable us to have a deep understanding of the questions of the balalo for a long-lasting solution to this issue”"

"We must provide the direction for an alternative means of livelihood than sales of land, our people should get into production. Our negotiations should focus on special affirmative actions on Agro- agro-industrialization and related value addition chain support to bring our people into the money economy."

"We need to address the root cause why people are selling their land, once we can dialogue and people understand then automatically the issues would be sorted”"

"Women who vie for direct constituency seats are targeted for abuse, and this has led many to resolve that the violence is not worth enduring,”"

"women are called “prostitute” and other names, told to focus on marital concerns, and generally put down and berated."

"Term limits will not take away the fact that women continue to face systemic barriers that keep them from participating in political processes and decision-making. I’d rather we draw lessons from other countries that have systems of affirmative action, as well as those without,”"

"I joined politics because somebody has got to do it, if you feel you have a reason and you think you can contribute to your community then do it. I thought I could contribute to my community and that’s the only way I can create an impact."

"I don’t think I stole the song because we covered that song which I had thought was a folk song the time we did it. I think it’s gone to heights in ways it would never have done if we hadn’t covered it."

"we don’t earn much in terms of copyright and you know a lot of artists have been trying to fight so that people get paid for their music.If a song plays in radio or in a club and we are earning from it, we should be earning from it but that law is still very week but we are working on it."

"It is going to take a holistic approach for this to get contained because when you don’t address the issue of poverty. teenage pregnancies will continue rising."

"I kept thinking that we can do better and leaders are the foundation of making change."

"Their attraction to education is less because the peers around them are not attending school, kids are not going to school for lack of basic necessities."

"when people start dying, they don't just start dying all of a sudden. It means this problem has been brewing for a few months."

"This is one of the cycle of poverty when families are poor, young children are more likely at an early age to look out to that boda boda rider who might buy her a pair of shoes, or that Hajji who might marry her and give her a house because she is living in a very poor environment with the family."

"There is time for everything. When you are entertaining communities, that is entertainment. When you are playing politics, that is politics. If you mix the two, there is likely to be a clash."

"when you want to entertain people, go and entertain them, let them enjoy themselves. When it comes to politics, let politics be politics."

"There is a breakdown in the way our system is working because you should be able to foresee things."

"must also recognise that music and poetry are key in promoting politics but you cannot ignore the fact that there is likely to be a clash. So as an artist you need to know how to manoeuvre and do the right thing in the place so that you are not misunderstood."

"The most important thing is to manage and keep time for home, work politics, parents and family. I allocate time. I don’t carry politics home unless I am seeking guidance or advice,”"

"I have a number of challenges, very many but intimidation by the state operatives is key."

"In 2019, I got 100 People Power files, 25 cases were dismissed, 65 still pending in court, 10 are reporting on police bond."

"I joined as a legal representative of oppressed People Power supporters that face arrests. I was later appointed head of legal for the People Power Women League."

"A leadership that is substantial than formal, politics that is real other than dramatic. Leadership that tackles issues affecting the transport sector, hawkers, street vendors, landlords and tenants, women and children, the business community etc. A leadership that is conscious of the core values of discipline, reliability, inclusiveness, integrity, Fidelity and service."

"can confidently say that this leadership came from God and that I am answerable to God and the people (servant leadership)."

"want to stand where the people want me to stand as long as it doesn't contravene the law and also push for revision of bad laws."

"I joined politics to add a voice to the legal voice so that voices of suffering Ugandans can reach far. To participate in making laws that are not against the people and to push for revision of bad laws and outdated ones."

". If we are alive and our generation is alive we will always get to study but when we let people to die like flies, at the end of it all even studies will not be possible"

"You leave the door of your home open for strangers to steal your daughter. You leave your daughters to freely move anywhere and you have got no control and you call yourself a parent and you start blaming the government. Is that fair?"

"One thing that I want to be clear about is that I think health takes priority above everything."

"Teachers are the ones that make up our country, they are the cream of the nation .We can’t neglect our teachers."

"women are more often than men subjected to violence and harassment at work but unfortunately, although violence against women is widely acknowledged, few people raise a voice against the vice."

"For others, the violence and harassment because of conservative stereotypes, is seen as a reality that has to be tolerated as part of life.I am therefore pleased that the International Labour Organisation is working on an international labour standard on ending violence and harassment at work”"

"We look forward to ably representing Africa, and to the overall fruitful deliberations in ensuring that violence and harassment at work is ended."

"Similarly, imbalances in asset ownership especially land should also addressed. This is because where males own and control land, access to finance will also be skewed in favour of men yet capital is crucial for improvement of livelihoods of women through enterprise development.”"

"we must enable women to take their destiny into their hands through education, employment creation and enterprise development.”"

"Gender gaps are also a matter of concern. A woman is associated globally with 30 per cent less chance of being in the labour force and often being at the bottom of the economic ladder. Women continue to be paid approximately 20 per cent less than men per month across the world, even when they are engaged in the same or work of equal value.”"

"As a country we are blessed. We are rich in natural resources which include petroleum, minerals, energy resources, agricultural land, beautiful weather and rich soils. The political stability and the peace that is prevailing in the country right now create a conducive climate for us to exploit these natural resources."

"We also need energy to be able to exploit our mineral wealth. We have plenty of renewable energy sources, from hydro to solar, geothermal, wind and nuclear, that we have lined up to ensure that we support the transformation process in the country."

"We don’t want hydrocarbons to be a curse; we want to embrace that blessing and fully benefit from it.”"

"If you are the owner of the resources and you are ignorant, then they can take you for a ride. It’s important to be knowledgeable."

"The important issue so far has been to make sure that the country is stable."

"When you are a foreign company and you partner with a local one, they do the groundwork. They know the local environment, they know the language, they are able to pursue things on the ground much faster."

"The friendliness comes from the environment. The environment is not hostile, so people don’t feel stressed. They have grown up with plentiful resources so they have plenty to give."

"That is the kind of life we have lived and we bring up our children with this welcoming attitude. That is what makes us friendly: our environment and also having plenty around us."

"We have to make conservation our number one priority if we are going to maintain Uganda’s beauty. Conservation is enshrined within the constitution and the laws.”"

"In terms of creating employment, we know that for every tourist that comes to this country we can create a job."

"Conservation is a priority in everything we do. Many of our people still live from subsistence agriculture and hunting. We have got to find alternative ways of keeping them away from hunting and making sure that they have a better life."

"They understand that the more people who come to the park, the more money they are likely to get."

"This is the struggle for justice. It has not just started now, it has been here for years. If you want justice, we shall pursue justice .Why do you want me to be more worried about the cost than justice?"

"The issue is to expose the rot in the system with the view of correcting, with the view of making this country better,that is our struggle. The thing is, it is not about me winning an election .It is about having a better country."

"You know many times, people have been asking why is it that every time the judges made the ruling, it doesn’t come in your favour and that is ‘why you say the justice system is wrong’.It is not about the judges, it is about the system."

"I think the media simply wants to create a controversy, collusion between change agents. It is okay for each of us to be in our own outfit but work towards the common goal."

"If the national census was conducted well, it would give the nation a clear population size of each area to ease planning. We could depend on that population to plan well for our people,"

"Our city is the turning point for the entire region that is comprised of over ten districts, it’s the business center. How do they say our day population is just 40,000 people?”"

"the success of urban development strategies heavily relies on precise and reliable demographic information."

"We all witnessed how enumerators were struggling to use the gadgets that were given to them. How would you expect better results from such a poor system"

"the reliability of demographic data is heavily influenced by the tools and technology employed in its collection."

"The intermarriages and new lifestyle and practices have contributed much to the cultural evolution in Masaka, which is not good for the identity of our people,”"

"Don’t focus so much on the property that your children will bequeath or inherit; instead, offer them proper guidance, and mentorship to realize their own greater dreams,""

"The SDA church has been fundamental in the moral growth and fabric of Ugandan society, and everyone looks up to them,""

"parents to offer the best education to both boys and girls without discrimination, saying that both genders are equally important in the community's development and transformation."

"Our mission at RNF goes beyond just securing spots in reputable schools, tertiary institutions, and universities. We are here to transform lives, to instil hope where there may have been despair, and to provide these young stars with the tools they need to create a better future for themselves and their community."

"As parents, our responsibility goes beyond just paying school dues. We must equip our children with life skills that will empower them to become responsible and successful adults. Activities like farming and skills acquisition during the holidays not only keep them engaged but also prepare them for the real world,""

"The Rose Namayanja Foundation has given me more than just an education; it has revived my hope and faith in a brighter future,""

"Our key strategic pillars, with regards to the sustainable development of petroleum resources, revolve around six principles: ensure the sustainable production and utilisation of Uganda’s oil and gas resources; strengthen the legal and regulatory frameworks; enhance local capacity in the oil and gas operations; promote private investment; enhance quality, health, safety, security and environment (QHSSE); and improve the security of the supply of refined petroleum products."

"In terms of our work in the oil and gas downstream, it is our goal to acquire a strategic partner to develop the Kampala Storage Terminal and have its engineering designs developed."

"The principles guiding our actions in the transmission and distribution space focus on ensuring an increased electricity access rate, as well as consumption."

"It is very noteworthy to underline that we have prepared the Atomic Energy Amendment Bill and we are also preparing the local content strategy for nuclear energy development."

"The ministry is currently ensuring that human capacity is developed in order to facilitate proper takeover of several projects under the build, operate and transfer arrangement."

"Human capital development and steady infrastructural development have been very consequential."

"Whereas almost all districts in central Uganda grow coffee, Bukomansimbi is most known for being highly involved in coffee production."

"It was his action to increase the price and quality of coffee astronomically during his short-lived stint first as chief minister and then as the first Prime Minister of Uganda. I want to continue his legacy in Bukomansimbi as a model district,""

"We want to add our contribution to societal development by ensuring the cash and food crops grown on our small pieces of land are of good quality that meets the local and international market demands, just like our grandfather Ben Kiwanuka used to do in the early 1950s."

"Given that the average Ugandan household is 10 people, this translates into about half of the country’s population relying directly for their livelihood on the coffee crop."

"The team was given powers to deliver the message of President Museveni, but of course, they will not push us to the wall because the President has been passionate about homosexuality and you can’t change his mind because that is the voice of Ugandans. Ugandans are saying, you can’t go homosexual and the President can’t come up and break that law because he is part of Ugandans. He is one of the indigenous Ugandans who have shaped it to what it is now,”"

"So, what we are waiting for is the US to understand that trade is different from human rights, these are quite divergent matters and the challenge we have is that the US doesn’t want us to add any value on anything. But of course, they brought in other issues to do with security, violation of human rights and they assumed as if Uganda is on fire and there is going to be a coup, there is no coup that is going to be in Uganda,”"

"Uganda will abandon the US market if its participation is hinged on condition that the country accepts homosexuality, arguing that Uganda already has enough markets to sell its products."

"It is owned 100 percent by the Ugandan government, but after that the plan is to work with other airlines and in future we will float share."

"We’re moving progressively, but we’re getting there. We had a national airline and it went down. We don’t want to make the same mistakes."

"Further planes could be added every two years depending on the performance of the business, with profitability coming “at a later stage,”"

"Our people have been charged exorbitant prices for tickets because there was no competition."

"The expansion will coincide with the opening of a new international airport at Kabaale close to the Congolese border in 2021, a hub that will serve Uganda’s expanding oil industry. The carrier will also provide links to four regional airfields that are being expanded to encourage tourist visits."

"I advise the young people to believe in themselves .You should not let the family background even if it is humble to determine your future .Most of the people we admire come from humble backgrounds"

"You don’t need to be from a certain background for you to offer leadership. Young people should get up and give direction to this country."

"As a feminist and a gender scholar, a partner I believe is someone that we have an equal stake. I don’t believe in this business that cooking is only for the woman or a man should be the one to pay for rent .I believe in equity"

"My father has always told me that right is right and wrong is wrong. So for me, what guides me, if I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt even if it means standing alone that I am on the right track, no one is going to convince me otherwise."

"I always tell people that my conscience, I can never compromise my conscience. If something is wrong, it is wrong. Conscience comprises a lot of things. They say every man has his or her own price. I believe I don’t have a price, I can never betray my conscience because someone has given me money. Never."

"I think it is not about politics .I have been a leader all my life. I have been a leader from the time I joined school in nursery. I was the class monitor in P.1. I have been a leader throughout my primary life. In Kyebambe I was still a class monitor"

"That is why I don’t understand certain sentiments that I see in the media, when people say men can’t cook and that cooking is the responsibility of women. For me I learnt most of this domestic work from my father."

"It’s still early to talk about running for office. The country is going through a tough time with Covid-19. It’s not the time for people to think about what seats I want, who I want to remove."

"That control of being able to read books is why I am doing the exercise. I want to build my strength so I can sit down and just read my own books.""

"I am still a mother; my children still need a mum. That has been one of my strengths, because I know they need me."

"There’s politics going on but this is not the time. We need to be more cognisant of the fact that many people don’t have jobs and many people are struggling to earn a living.""

"The Constitution is to ensure good governance and to always challenge the ruling party. The ruling party has to govern the country for the people of Uganda. It is constitutional that we are in the multiparty dispensation and it doesn’t mean that you have to kill all other parties."

"If Ugandans think we should go unconstitutional, then we are going to see all the parties destroyed. What we try to address is just the symptoms. The real root causes are still untouched. We need to address the root causes of the problem."

"Uganda should not be captured by just a family where everything is the family in charge. Ugandans should be in charge of their country."

"The wisdom is not hiring goons to come and incite people. Where do they get money from for hiring these goons? We have been struggling with the issue of finances but now you see them hiring goons"

"We should get ourselves together. We should be wise enough and know that (the death of FDC is being caused) by somebody else."

"We can unite if we feel the pain of our people but if we don’t feel the pain of our people, then we can fight among ourselves. I want to tell the opposition to come together. We should challenge the governance if it is poor. You see if FDC was going to be in power, there must also be strong opposition to check on them."

"You found pictures of maize on the trees to remind people that if you did not vote for Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), then you wanted to prolong the colonial rule in Uganda."

"First was the deliberate development of the economic arm of the government, Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) to strategically develop agro based industries, to boost agricultural production, to create employment for our people."

"The civil service was very strong and terms and conditions of employment were very favorable. I worked in the licensing department under the Ministry of Commerce, which was chaired by the Jayant Madhvani (the eldest son of Muljibhai Madhvani)"

"UDC actually became the center where young and upcoming managers were developed. We didn’t have human resource well trained in management, but companies were very well managed. There was very minimum corruption."

"Many commercial people wanted favors, to give them import or export licenses but some of us were not easy to bend. We favoured Africans who came up like James Mulwana who was just an ordinary struggling Ugandan. We gave these people favorable licensing terms to encourage them to also come up in business."

"It was a very difficult task and very difficult to move in the community up to now because then, you know all this period they say, Kony is a killer, is a terrorist, you know this and that, and one would feel that if you go there immediately, you are killed."

"The fear which I had, the stigma which I had was that wherever I could come back, I was not be free with the community. I know my children were traumatized because one of my eldest daughters asked me, of all places, why did you go to the other side? I explained to her and said you know we want peace for the grandmothers, the grandfathers, they have got to be alright and there is no problem so she understood."

"he gave me a lot of courage. But I had a lot of fear from the government because at the initial stage the President himself called me on the phone and told me to get out of Juba."

"We advocated also for a special fund to be put for the women who suffered during the war. And it is in the agreement. On that it is not signed. Each time I would go to the rebel camp, the LRA, everyone would want to talk to me. So, that shows that they value the woman as a mother."

". I am sure and I have evidence that someone who was [HIV] positive turned negative after prayers"

"I have done all my roles of representing my people. I have sponsored 3 private members bill but i am aware that in every election, you must have opponents. I always face like six women each election, so the five is not a threat to me."

"One of the many reasons am coming in is to ensure that Tororo people coexist in unity for prosperity. We shouldn't have a woman member of Parliament who takes side. She must be a mother to all"

"You want to be a leader but can you also put in mind that you need to lead people who're working. Let's hold on with campaigns until rightful time."

"I have seen the hussle our people in Tororo go through and I want to use my experience and skills to bring positive change. I believe that with unity and compassion, we can build a better Tororo."

"Age does not matter, it’s not the age that works, it’s the brain and the knowledge that one has."

"I can’t tell now because I’m not yet state parliament and I don’t know the challenges that I will face. It’s only after getting to parliament and I will see the outcomes and the challenges that I will face there"

"I’m a Christian, I don’t booze. I don’t take alcohol. My free time is for the Bible and for reading my novels. That’s how I stay. That’s how my life is.”"

"I am prepared for those challenges that MPs face, though there is a lot of intimidation, most of them think I’m young. But all I can tell the fellow youth out there—it’s not the body that works, it’s not the age that works, but it’s the brain and the knowledge that one has.”"

"I want to tackle youth unemployment in my district by establishing small income- generating projects."

"My coming to parliament and becoming the president of the IPU youth body is an opportunity to voice the concerns of young people."

"It is about the brain."

"But most of the time, I am just concentrating on my crafts. I am also venturing into making reusable pads to help my women and girls."

"Whether you like it or not, you cannot do everything on your own. You have to consult and get assistance from others."

"“I want to change their lives and make them better. My people come first in whatever I do."

"I have noticed that many middle income earners in Uganda are reluctant to interact with the less fortunate."

"Before you go on judging me and scolding me, I want to let you know that there’s more than meets the eye in all this saga that has turned out to be a national issue."

"I endured fear and suffering due to those who sent Brian to trap and kill me. Nebanda was killed in such a way. I didn’t have to wait to be killed, as a precautionary measure I had to seek the solace of authorities to protect myself, my family and constituents from horror."

"If it was for love, I have had many even those younger than Brian and much older, but this was none like other with intentions to harm me."

"What most of you regard as mere love messages should know that this was not just love messages. This boy was being used by some selfish individuals in a mission to lure me with love and kill me."

"Let’s see how the authorities handle the situation. I call upon fellow Ugandans to be vigilant at all times, we cannot go on dying like animals. Vigilance is key.For God and my Country."

"As Africans and Ugandans we had a rich culture in social protection. When one family lost their dear one, the other people would carry food to help them but today, people will come to be supported by the family that has lost"

"To sustain these programmes and achieve the set goals, the government needs to come up with one single registry to capture data of all Ugandans being born so that they are monitor in order to be enrolled in these programmes when their age permits."

"The government ought to support the communities to revive the installation of granaries to ensure food security in tough times, carry out neighbourhood watch in helping to upbring children and also the mentorship sessions that took place in homes."

"If we cannot even give a birth certificate to a child being born, how shall we be able to track their growth? We need to empower resilience which will help our people survive when we have a problem. If social protection grants were well managed, in future we would not want SAGE"

"Vote for someone who has integrity, who is impartial and who will improve the quality of debate in Parliament and who will consider welfare of staff of Parliament."

"When you look at the experience that I have, it is super and it will fit very well in the role of Deputy Speaker"

"The constitution names legislation as the chief duty of a Member of Parliament, but this should be beefed up with specialized refresher training. I would also like to ensure that members can comfortably contribute to the debates in the House."

""Let us not focus on our political party affiliations but on the well-being of our people. Let’s not be divided through political party lines.”"

"Political differences should not prevent you from the bigger agenda of pursuing the national interest of development and harmony"

"We as political leaders have also done a lot to confuse our people and this must change. The NRM came with a mission of uniting our people irrespective of their religious, cultural and political associations"

"From the feedback, our participants are very positive about our message of promoting love for the country. This is the element that has been missing among them due to bad advice from some leaders. As a result, some end up hating their country."

"We may think that young people do not support the government yet it may be our fault for not reaching out to them. As a result, resources meant to help them sometimes end up in the pockets of technocrats."

"we are happy to score our major aim considering feedback. From here, we shall keep in touch and follow up on issues raised by the youth to assure proper accountability on ground."

"We have seen several government officials come here to document whatever is happening but we have never seen them taking action against those tormenting us."

"We are being tortured by our own husbands who are accusing us of leaking information to security forces. However, when the security forces come for their operations, they search our houses and beat us for the same reasons that we are harboring raiders, we really need the intervention from the government to save us."

".. we can't control what people think, but we focus on what we believe in."

"We are in the struggle, and we aim to finish it, even during the campaign period if necessary. Our candidates will be more like commanders leading a struggle, not just participating in elections."

"We fought hard for it. People may think we were just lucky, but we truly fought to get here."

"We believe that this frustration can be channeled into action to earn the freedom we have long yearned for."

"We cannot allow our country to be run through arbitrary decrees that turn into laws and policies. It’s time for every Ugandan to take responsibility, especially the young generation. They must ensure that this struggle ends with them so that no future generation has to face the challenges we have endured."

"As the fountain of honour, I am by right allowed to please and displease as I wish- picks two billion and gives the tax man as thanksgiving for doing a job they are sufficiently paid to do"

"Women today face many threats in this country, but among the most insidiously pervasive are the human rights deprivations and disparities which arise from increasingly regressive taxation, let alone the deep cut in the chain of access to public services."

"We ought to stand up and challenge the explicit and implicit biases (which may skip the mind of those in the chair) against women embedded in tax policies and to demonstrate the urgency of moving to more just alternatives which fulfil women’s rights."

"This tax amendment is a monstrosity and there is only one thing to do with it, scrap it, kill it, drive a stake through its heart, buy it, and hope it never rises again to terrorise the people."

"Whether you are an activist, whether you insult, none of them have succeeded in changing this regime."

"Let us for the purposes of this discussion agree that we are diplomatic. That means there are defiant and very aggressive people out there"

"We need to look at our individual strengths as political parties and I can tell you that a number of us have not yet built that capacity. We are working on our structures."

"I don’t really believe in violence and ANT doesn’t believe in violence. We believe in activism and we also believe in defiance because they are provided for in the laws of this country"

"While we believe in activism and defiance, we first need to build our structure to support us when we go for such activities."

"The school was relying on volunteers who were paid peanuts."

"I requested the Ministry of Education and Sports, and Ministry of Public Service to follow up on their mandate to recruit teachers and ensure delivery of quality education services to the children. The community also kindly requests Ministry of Public Service to appreciate the volunteer teaching assistants that have taught at the school with some allowance. They can also be considered for formal recruitment as public civil servants."

"This is why I have further challenged the Minister to inform the public about the specific time when teachers will become available to teach. Besides Bukakata Seed School in Masaka district , the new Seed Secondary Schools in other parts of the country also lack teachers."

"This problem of lack of teachers is also present for newly opened seed schools in other parts of the country. The lack of teachers in government-owned Bukakata Seed School is an issue that deserves urgent attention from the Ministry of Education and Sports, and Ministry of Public Service."

"Phyllis Chemutai has asked activists fighting against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to redesign messages that will appeal to the community to abandon the vice."

"FGM has persisted in the communities because the messages used by the activists are no longer appealing to the communities."

"The said victims (Judith from Chema Sub County and Monica from West Division) were mutilated on the same day, more than 10 years ago. However, sometime later, even after bearing children, they developed physical disabilities that were attributed to FGM. When these women died, all the activists rode on the same message to try to dissuade people from FGM,”"

"Some of the proponents of FGM in the communities have developed convincing messages to dismiss the claims by the activists."

"I am happy that the CT scan was provided by the facility but was shocked about the price which she said was too high."

"The user fee is really so high; Shs150,000 is not affordable to most of the people in Mubende. I was wondering if there is anything you can do to reduce the cost."

"Enough is enough"

"I am deeply honored and excited to assume this new and challenging role at such a critical time in the fight against AIDS."

"I see myself as a role model for other Ugandan women."

"People often believed my life was perfect—I had a husband, a successful career, financial stability, and my children were excelling in school and university. But behind that image, I was deeply unhappy in my marriage due to the abuse. I reached a point where I could no longer live the life others expected of me. I chose to break my silence and speak out about the reality of what I was going through."

"My hope is that others will find the courage to stand up against the violence that exists in so many of our homes, yet remains so rarely acknowledged."

"Even male ministers and MPs have started approaching me to discuss the challenges they face in their homes."

"I’m pleased, though somewhat surprised, by how many people are thinking and talking about these issues."

"I decided to speak out about my own experience of abuse for the sake of children. "I didn’t want my daughters to grow up witnessing what men are capable of, and I didn’t want my sons to believe that it’s acceptable for men to treat women that way.""

"In the end, I felt sorry for those women," "Some even came to me for help. I didn’t feel humiliated because by then, I had stopped feeling anything for my husband."

"I suppose it was that day that convinced me I should enter politics and speak out against the violence that was so prevalent in our society."

"I’ve been accused of having an affair with the president, among other things. They claim I only have my job because I’m a woman. Men try to bully me the same way they bully their wives, but I won’t tolerate it. It's clear they can't imagine women serving any purpose beyond sex, but I make sure to remind them that we have brains too."

""Let’s move away from the pollution that’s making us sick and seek fresh air, so we can become the eyes and ears of the government in the villages. I’m grateful to see that, at this stage of my life, after retiring, the government is supporting my travel to continue my work. I thank the president, who appointed me as his Vice three times, allowing me the opportunity to serve this country." Such gestures encourage other leaders to serve the government with dedication and integrity."

""The position is constitutional and not something that can be appointed or dismissed on a whim. I am still the Vice President, and I will be for a long time. I am still with you, and you better take note of that."

"I don't care whether I said people's socks stink. They said this woman talks about nothing. It is something. Cleanliness is next to godliness. The devil is in the detail. Who doesn't know that men don't like to bath? It's a fact,""

"Why should I stay with a man who beats me? I told him, 'How can you beat a vice president?'"

"It is widely acknowledged that gender-based violence rates are high in Uganda. What concerns us even more is that the recognition of this issue as a problem is not very widespread."

"The young and vibrant NRM government boasted that any girl or woman in Uganda could become anything they wanted in the world."

"As a matter of policy, we sometimes get caught up in one thing or another and allow the government to take the lead, thinking that the smartest people are in government. The truth is, most of the smartest people don’t go into government."

"I’m telling you this because I’ve been there, and perhaps I left because I’m one of the few smart ones. I was lacking the right company."

"There is an excessive number of Distinction Ones, and I want to point out that it's not typical in statistics for every student in a school to receive Ones or Fours. If you find a school where all the students are getting Standard One, that’s an unusual situation. It suggests that someone is manipulating the results."

"When I was Vice President, I told the president that this was impossible. So, we asked some headteachers and teachers from these 'Four schools' to take the same exams, and they failed. How could they have been teaching students who scored Four if they themselves couldn't pass?"

"Parliament urge government to strengthen effort meant for road safety in Uganda."

"There was need for government to ensure the laws and regulations such as the traffic and road Safety regulations 2004 on prescribed alcohol limit,Speed limit…"

"I urge the Minister for Foreign Affairs to put clear guidelines on operations of these companies. Someone pays shs400,000 for an express passport but ends up getting it after three months."

"Stop negligence on Government projects. This morning I visited Rwamabondo HCIII and there was a building that was constructed by Kibatsi Development Association, but the verandah has been destroyed yet there is leadership around and they are not bothered at all. People think that there is no government, please Government starts with you. Maintain every project that is brought to you by the Government. Recently I was at Kitondo H/CII and I observed that the ceiling of that building around there was made of plywood which cannot even last for two years, this is normally done by the constructors due to connivance and lack of supervision by our leaders who are on ground. Stop misusing Government funds. I call upon every leader at whatever level to do your work and role so that we can leave a legacy for our people."

"Some people make phone calls on our local radio stations and start giving wrong information against government facilities. For example in health services, I have someone who recently called on one of the radios in our District and raised false information that in Rwamabondo HCIII there are no drugs, when I visited that facility the drugs were there. People stop misleading the world through wrong information, stop the mentality of half empty, let’s always appreciate and give credit to what government has done in our areas, let us stop demoralizing our technical staff who are trying to serve."

"Poverty is the major problem that has caused early pregnancy and marriage among the young girls in Kamuli and Mayuge."

"NRA success in women emancipation and empowerment of persons with disabilities ever since 1986”"

"“When the political environment became bad we organized ourselves with common interests and came together for a possible solution."

"“Because of world history where women were treated with different contempt, we decided to create an affirmative action to tackle that belief,” she said, adding that, “Look at our government today and the cabinet itself. It is not the usual cabinet. Women are at the helm of leadership,”"

"“We have so far achieved a lot in terms of democracy and human rights so we need to tighten a bit in order to consolidate this milestone. There are many sectors that are lacking women. It's high time women occupy that vacuum,”"

"“The businessmen, the educated and government leaders especially commissioners should not stick to the standing orders that are rigid and hinder development”. She said adding that, “Sometimes we do not need certain things. Just identify the priorities and what we need that are in the interest of Africa”."

"“The large population is an immediate market. We cannot survive on a small population since we haven't learned how to create the market in the other way. Reducing the population is not a revolutionary thing. Africa is not yet full,”"

"“We are going to ensure that Africa is a free trade zone. We are also going to ensure that these railways connect all our countries. This politics we are preaching will succeed if people have what to eat and that is if Africans are united,”"

"We are seeing people are no longer respecting their leaders. We can't work that way because we have human rights”."

"The commission had called all the candidates together, expecting to announce the winner, but it was in vain. Regardless of whether a winner was declared or not, I will be running in next year's elections."

"They have now hurriedly released false and manipulated results, claiming that I have been defeated. Furthermore, the 129 polling stations where we were supposed to vote again have been reduced to just 58."

"They know that even if I win in all 58 polling stations, I won’t be able to overcome their manipulated results, which I’m not even allowed to view. I refuse to take part in this blatant falsehood of limiting the vote to only 58 stations. I’m running as an independent."

"We have reported the matter, and I expect the police to expedite their investigation and arrest those responsible."

"Unidentified individuals have been following me in Kampala and Mbale, using a specific vehicle and motorcycles. I have repeatedly appealed to the Uganda Police Force for protection, but my requests have been ignored."

"The program should be restructured from a revolving scheme into a non-refundable capital venture aimed at supporting youth. The need for the program to offer training to beneficiaries, ensuring they fully understand its importance."

"I didn't spend as much as some of my colleagues did."

"I would like to sincerely express my appreciation for the hardworking people of Agago District, as well as the Lango and Acholi regions as a whole."

"How will Uganda benefit from the ban on vehicle imports after forgoing Shs 182 billion?"

"I spoke with the extension workers, and they confirmed the situation. I also checked with the Minister of Agriculture, who said he was aware of it. Many regions of the country are affected."

"In these challenging times, we must act decisively when necessary. The Ministry of Agriculture should issue guidelines for isolating sick animals to prevent a sector-wide lockdown, considering the significant economic impact it would have."

"The food was primarily distributed in the Maramba, Busanza, and Nyabwishenya areas. We kindly request additional food and medical assistance from the government and other NGOs."

"The polythene bag advocacy group is influential and has been actively engaging with government officials."

"I have attended several of their meetings, where they have stated that they have recycling facilities for polythene bags."

"I understand that the polythene bag manufacturers have not met these requirements, which demonstrates a lack of commitment to providing a solution."

"The Kyoto Protocol established a new system of trade for emissions that contribute to climate change."

"Initiatives like the Nyagak hydroelectric dams, which have replaced diesel-powered generators, have reduced carbon dioxide emissions, helping to mitigate the potential impacts of global climate change."

"This will assist voters in lowering costs when organizing events within their communities."

"We are deeply distressed that our people are suffering in hospitals while URA remains unapologetic. This is utterly unacceptable. They must issue a public apology for their unjust tax collection methods. They must cover the medical bills of those affected and provide compensation, particularly to the man whose reproductive rights have been compromised."

"We must take responsibility for keeping the ambulances running to ensure we can provide help to the community.""

"We are losing people; we buried a 19-year-old yesterday; today we are burying two people, and the cause is the liver. The liver got rotten; the liver got cirrhosis. So as I talk now, in two days, we are burying three people with similar complications,”"

"Cirrhosis is the scarring (fibrosis) of the liver resulting from prolonged liver damage. This scar tissue disrupts the liver’s ability to function properly. Often referred to as end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis occurs after other stages of liver damage caused by conditions like hepatitis."

"Beneficiaries of PDM funds often spend nights in neighboring Arua and Koboko districts, awaiting their payments."

"My dear students, do not let this young man, who has just arrived, confuse you. He comes from a humble background, but he is not suited to be the right leader for Uganda."

"The journalists were being physically pushed and manhandled. It was shocking to witness councillors behaving in such a disruptive manner, assaulting innocent people."

"We cannot remain idle while our people are being killed."

"Although there were previous agreements between the community and UWA to address these disputes, the situation continues to worsen."

"As the saying goes, "Health is wealth." If we don't prioritize it, we will continue losing not only lives but also athletes who serve as proud ambassadors of Uganda on the global stage."

"We have reached out to the ministry about upgrading healthcare facilities and received a positive response, though progress has been slow."

"When we discuss rural women, we still face the challenge of FGM, particularly within the Kalenjin and some Sabiny communities, where the practice continues in secret, harming young girls."

"The government cannot implement free education on its own. The success of the program relies heavily on the contributions of everyone involved."

"The citizens of the region were promised certain rights and freedoms with the entry of the Common Market Protocol and it is important that people begin to enjoy such benefits"

"We shall work together with all stakeholders including the Ministry of the East African Community Affairs (EAC) back home to sensitize the publics, she added, noting, that, it was important for the political divide to fully comprehend the Common Market Protocol as well."

"this is the first IPO of 2021, 14.2 times oversubscribed, record-breaking with over 400,000 investors, corresponding to one out of every five investors in the BIST.”"

"The President is not a bad person; it's simply that you have been distant from him. We urge you to meet with him for the benefit of the country."

"I have collaborated with various organizations involved in health-related initiatives in Amudat and throughout Karamoja, giving me comprehensive knowledge of the challenges faced by expectant mothers during childbirth."

"It's putting a lot of stress on me, but I can't give up. I will do whatever it takes to protect the livestock of my people."

"Walker’s proposal was applicable and health workers should explore ways of immunizing the children,we have talked about it but we haven’t put it to action"

"Cabinet matters are confidential and the matter that was addressed to me was appearing in papers. Nobody had asked me for the letter and nobody knew whether I had got it or not"

"the July 15, 2009 letter written by the President was addressed to her as the chairperson of the Cabinet committee to guide her in the tasks of handling the matter of land ownership and political rights in Bunyoro region, western Uganda."

"absentee landlords should be compensated to absentee landlords should leave the land, traditional chiefs to traditional chiefs like of Mengo in Uganda and lastly the committee should work on the principals mentioned above to see whether they can work to the committee must see them work."

"I felt that the paper wanted to portray the President in a negative way as being tribalistic.”"

"Under Algeria, when you examine numbers 8, 83, 103, and 110, you'll see that there are actually two students listed, but they are repeated."

"The Students Financing Board is doing a great job by providing us with the names of all applicants, allowing us to see that every district with students applying for scholarships is being considered."

"Thank you! RDCs have been exposed to several capacity building activities. They have been grounded in the public service standing orders and were provided additional guidelines and operational orders."

"The Presidency instituted an online monitoring system where we monitor their work on a regular basis. The RDCs regularly report on their field activities and they consult with Headquarters before implementing any decisions. The country is divided into six regions and each is supervised by a Regional Commissioner based at the RDC Secretariat who is in constant touch with the RDCs, especially to monitor their performance."

"The Presidency has increased the allowances of the RDCs to facilitate their work of monitoring security and service delivery."

"As it is now, those who were in the habit of overstepping their function because they believed they were ‘untouchable’ have adjusted after facing sanctions. RDCs are constantly reminded that they are civil servants. They are not above the law and will face the law just like any other public official. This has shaped their attitude to work."

"RDCs are transferred as and when there is a reason for it. Indeed, they are transferable just like any other civil servant. They perform their duties bearing in mind this reality. RDCs used to work in a station for a very lengthy period and they would assume certain habits as a result of this."

"I am really happy to say that we have made some progress on gender parity, starting with education. With the introduction of UPE [Universal Primary Education], we were able to achieve 50/50 percent enrollment of both boys and girls. But where we’ve got the challenge in UPE is the high school drop-out [rates] of girls due to poverty at home and due to some social problems. And the same extends to education in upper primary where the girls drop out for early marriages and to assist their mothers and aunties with household work and other things."

"At the university and the higher levels, I think we are doing much better because the enrolment of girls is 60 percent compared to boys at 40 percent. The Law School [at Makerere University] is a case in point. This has been achieved because of the affirmative action the Government of Uganda has put in place to uplift the girl child."

"Our women here [in Uganda] are quite enterprising but they lack the appropriate capital, they lack access to markets, and they lack access to collateral. This is because in Africa all property belongs to men so it’s very difficult for male spouses to allow them to use family collateral to borrow money [that can] help them to expand their businesses. So, here we need funding, which does not require the traditional collateral, for women to be able to grow their businesses."

"Youth unemployment is one of the most biting problems for our government today with a population of 57 percent of youths below the age of 20, and the number goes even slightly higher if you go up to the age of 30."

"We have to look at the genesis of the problem: One, education. Secondly is the slow growth of private sector because the civil service does not provide a lot of jobs. The jobs come from the private sector. But the private sector has not been growing as fast as we would have wanted."

"It’s a total lie to say government has marginalized northern Uganda because we have programs like peace recovery and development plan,Northern Uganda social action funds and agricultural live good recovery program which is not there in other districts"

"There are learned people and they should help our community to come out of the bad situation but not to mislead them on secession story"

"although the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency devastated the north, the government has spared no effort to put socioeconomic transformation back on track."

"the report needed to make more contextualized and nuanced arguments about the north"

"That USh10.6 billion was distributed among six claimants, and as I have stated repeatedly, I want to emphasize once again that only one of them, Stephen Nagenda, was legitimate in my view, as he had a court order backing his claim."

"I want to make it clear to the general public that I have never asked for any money."

"The issue of people illegally grabbing government land is unfortunate, but it's happening, and it's an open secret. Government officials themselves are involved in this land grab. It's a sad reality. If those in positions of power aren't fulfilling their duties and properly safeguarding what’s entrusted to them, then what kind of people are we? What kind of leaders are we, especially when we are supposed to lead by example?"

"I haven't left the office"

"I'm trying to find a way for people to connect and experience how onsens have developed here in Japan, even if they don't have scientific knowledge about it, while also understanding the value they offer."

"We’re using traditional Japanese techniques, particularly in the lowlands, where rice is grown in water. There are two types of rice: upland rice and lowland rice. Lowland rice is grown in water, and the method of wetland rice cultivation actually originated here. While we used to grow rice on the hills, the wetland planting technique was introduced later."

"Flowers are good. There’s a way they take away stress and you can think positively when you have a look at something interesting, something attractive."

"What sets Japanese products apart is their quality. They are known for being reliable, and when you buy something made in Japan, you can be confident in its craftsmanship and durability."

"Our main product here in Japan is coffee, and we’re focused on finding ways to directly enter the market. We're also exploring opportunities to collaborate on technology that can help us add value to our agricultural products. For example, with coffee, we aim to process it to the highest standards for export. We also have pineapples and other fruits, and we’re looking for the right technology to enhance their value, so we can export them, including to Japan."

"I used to believe that, as a lawyer, the winner takes it all. However, whether I'm negotiating on a personal level or in other contexts, I now strive for a win-win outcome, and I credit this shift in mindset to IDLI."

"I’ve been involved in negotiations that have had a significant impact on my work, as negotiating is often an inevitable part of what I do."

"I enjoyed interacting with lawyers from other countries because it provided an opportunity to learn from each other, gaining new perspectives that help improve the way I handle legal matters."

"The Assembly should not delay proceedings during elections in Partner States, as doing so would set a negative precedent."

"We are requesting a court declaration that the practice is unconstitutional, as well as cruel, inhuman, and degrading."

"The legislator emphasized that an EAC ideological orientation is urgently needed.""

"The President has already spoken about this. If it’s about aid or whatever, we are simply not going to accept these acts in this country"

"I also want to sound a warning that if there is any school which is compromising about this issue, it is going to be shut down. Every parent must watch their child. Let us all speak with one voice to protect our children."

"When we are talking of homosexuality, we have questions about these Churches which pray at night. We wonder why they choose to pray at night and not during the day,"

"The issues raised we are going to write to all the concerned ministries. For instance on that 30million for sports and the gadgets for our learned with special needs, I am going to write to out First Lady,"

"This will entail facilitation of Parish chiefs in routine parish data collection, development of Parish Plans, and monitoring all services delivered in the Parish. In the new Manifesto Period, the Ministry will strengthen the Parish level to cater for the added responsibilities for Parish Model Implementation,”"

"We need a minimum of UGX 110.4Bn"

"The quality and numbers of science graduates had increased in the country and four new science and technology courses has been introduced"

"Scientific knowledge and it’s application through technological innovations are the main drivers of global economic growth and transformation"

"It’s true she has been appointed as the director for mobilization. She was confirmed yesterday by the Central Executive Committee of the party"

"My appointment is confirmation that my party still has confidence in me."

"says that she is going to expend a lot of energy in finding out why her party performed decimally in some places and together with other leaders come up with measures to reverse their misfortune."

"I have never done it before but it is generally good.it does not require equipment.it is about relaxation which is good for our student.There is nothing you need,Teachers of physical Education should learn Yoga and teach the student"

"Of course, I would like the public to appreciate that the Ministry of Health came up with standard operating procedures that must be implemented and when you look at these young children, I don't think the managers of these children will be able to implement these SOPs. A child of that age can't put on a mask because they can easily suffocate."

"When the teachers are teaching these children, they are closely interacting with them. How will you stop these children from interacting? We are talking about social distancing, so at that age they can't. We must appreciate the fact that pre-primary is mostly about playing. We teach these children through playing. This can be done at home."

"I think the situation is fluid and would only get worse if not arrested in time"

"From the information I’m gathering from so many corners, many people don’t want the constitution to be amended to lift the age limit but at the same time I think Mr Museveni,who is the cheif beneficiary of this project wants the age limit lifted"

"The incumbent district woman MP, placed announcements on the radio stations calling for voters to turn up for the postponed elections in large numbers. She promised them meals and a transport refund for their effort."

"Today, the climate has changed a lot, and we can no longer depend on agriculture for a better future. It’s interesting to see rest of the world investing in other sectors like services and industrialization while Uganda remains glued on agriculture for economic transformation"

"We shall mobilize the electorate to recall any councilor who brings confusion in the district of consel"

"The UPDF was one of the key organizations that led the fight against HIV/AIDS, with guidance from the Commander-in-Chief. As one of the pioneering institutions, combining this effort with our regular military duties—especially in hard-to-reach areas—was no small accomplishment. It's an achievement we should not underestimate. Due to our presence in these remote regions, we have a responsibility to provide services not just to our soldiers, but also to the surrounding communities. As a result, the civilian populations in these areas have greatly benefited from our outreach efforts."

"Our figures tend to be higher than those of the Ministry of Health, but as I mentioned earlier, it’s not just the soldiers. We serve soldiers, their families, and the surrounding communities. In fact, in many of our service areas, civilians make up the largest percentage of our clients. We often hear feedback from people who prefer the services provided by military facilities. In fact, we are performing exceptionally well in most of the programs we run."

"The DSDM model involves reaching out to communities directly, where we maintain contact with our clients. We find it more convenient to deliver medication to our clients rather than asking them to travel to health facilities, as many lack transportation or are too ill to make the journey. We identify key points where a large number of clients gather, and that’s where we deliver the medications. This model proved particularly effective during the COVID-19 outbreak. While it existed before COVID, the restrictions during the pandemic helped us organize and streamline the process. It was originally implemented by health workers in remote areas where our soldiers are stationed, and we would gather medical records for certain groups, refill prescriptions, and deliver the medication to those locations. The pandemic only amplified the scope of this initiative, and it continues to function effectively today. We’ve since expanded the model. Now, a multidisciplinary team goes to specific locations to offer a variety of services, rather than just delivering medications. In addition to dispensing drugs, the team conducts disease monitoring, TB contact tracing, and even viral load testing. Essentially, we’re bringing the entire healthcare facility to the community. People now know that on specific days, they can access healthcare services right in their own neighborhood, instead of having to travel long distances to find a clinic. As long as a battalion is stationed in a particular area, we will continue to offer services to both the soldiers and the surrounding communities."

"Yes, it is. One of our key achievements is the introduction of the mobile approach for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC). I believe the UPDF was the first to implement this model, and now it has been adopted widely. It’s not just about pioneering these initiatives, but also about responding to the unique needs of the situation. We realized that establishing a traditional health facility to serve our troops would be impractical—when would we ever complete a whole battalion? And with soldiers often deployed to remote locations, getting them to a fixed facility would be challenging. This is why our funding model is so distinctive. Current funding focuses on high-incidence areas, but often, these areas don’t have our troops. Instead, our soldiers may be stationed in regions where the HIV prevalence is lower, but they still require services. In some of the most remote locations, the prevalence might not be high, but access to healthcare is extremely difficult. It's not just about providing services to soldiers, but also to the surrounding communities who live in these hard-to-reach areas. We must ensure that people in these regions have access to care. It’s been valuable that PEPFAR has recognized the unique challenges of military health needs and routed funding through URC-DHAPP, an organization that understands military logistics and can effectively negotiate at that level. When mapping HIV distribution across Uganda, the scientific approach is logical, but it doesn’t account for the large group of people—soldiers and civilians alike—who still need care, whether it’s treatment or prevention services. Without a tailored approach, these individuals might be overlooked."

"The primary challenge remains reaching soldiers stationed in very remote areas, especially since, during wartime, they are not allowed to move freely or travel alone. It’s not feasible to send just one soldier for testing; instead, we must move them in groups. To address this, we established teams equipped with security escorts to carry testing kits and reach soldiers in their deployed locations. Whether in a room, an open space, a tent, or even under a tree, these teams would set up a secure and professional environment to conduct testing. They ensured that the space was spacious and maintained confidentiality, even in such remote settings. Initially, we conducted one-on-one counseling and testing, but over time, as stigma decreased, we shifted to group counseling and testing, making the process more efficient and inclusive."

"Around 2012 to 2013, we began discussing with our partners the idea of creating a branded condom specifically for the military. It was essentially a form of social marketing. Although condoms were available, soldiers weren’t using them, despite knowing how to do so, and the same applied to the wider community. We wanted to understand why they weren’t using existing condoms, and we discovered that when people get accustomed to something, they often don’t value it. So, we thought, “Let’s create a condom that would appeal to them and encourage use.” We continued discussions with our partners, pushing for this idea. When PACE was securing their contract, we made it clear that we wanted this initiative included. The demand for this new product came directly from the military, an innovation led by us, but of course, we needed to bring in our partners as experts. The idea was to create a unique condom and brand it specifically for our soldiers. PACE helped bring this vision to life, and thus, the Ulinzi condom was born. The response was overwhelming, especially due to its camouflage design. People started to appreciate not only the design but also the quality. Soldiers and civilians alike began requesting them. Interestingly, when we distributed the Ulinzi condoms alongside other brands, like the pink ones, people would often refuse the pink ones in favor of Ulinzi. However, with the conclusion of the PACE contract, funding for these condoms also ended, and now they are out of stock. Despite this, whenever we visit communities, people still ask for Ulinzi condoms, saying, "We want Ulinzi." Civil-military relations are about creating synergy between the military and the civilian population. It’s about identifying areas where both sides can collaborate and work together, with either the civilian community contributing to the military, or the military supporting the civilians. The underlying principle is that we cannot exist in isolation. While the military runs its own health programs, there are specific services provided by the Ministry of Health that the military may not have the capacity to offer. One example of this collaboration is the "Tarehe Sita" initiative, where two weeks of the year are dedicated to providing community services. During this time, the military engages in activities such as offering healthcare, rehabilitating water sources, improving livelihoods, and working alongside the community. We also have our largest SACCO, Wazalendo, which focuses on training people in economic empowerment. While the military may have limited resources, we do our best to offer what we can in terms of health services. Tarehe Sita, which commemorates the birth of the UPDF, is a reminder that the army cannot function in isolation. The support of civilians was crucial in helping the military achieve its objectives, so it’s important that we give back and show appreciation for our shared existence. The Directorate of Health, along with our partners, plays a key role in this. As part of our community service efforts, we provide medical services, while the engineering brigades focus on infrastructure, sanitation, and town cleanups. The Directorate of HIV, under the medical services division, contributes by addressing health needs related to HIV, and our partners help implement these initiatives, ensuring that the UPDF fulfills its responsibility to give back to the community."

"Our partners provide two key contributions. First, they bring in technical expertise that is not readily available within the military, allowing us to access specialist healthcare workers. Second, they ensure that resources are used efficiently, ensuring that funds allocated to programs are spent effectively and achieve their intended outcomes. They report both to the funders and to the military for program implementation. Partners help by hiring skilled professionals on a short-term basis, such as physicians, to carry out specific tasks. Additionally, they ensure that all activities align with the guidelines set by their funders while also delivering services to the military."

"Everything has its pros and cons. From a practical standpoint, the military encourages open discussions about any issue. However, this approach can sometimes mean that deeper, personal matters are not fully addressed. People may downplay their true concerns and hesitate to share issues that deeply affect them. Despite this, we have well-established psychosocial services, including trained counselors and psychologists. The uptake of these services has been encouraging, with many soldiers actively seeking help. Today, almost every division has a psychologist. Initially, psychologists were brought in to address HIV-related issues, but their roles have since expanded to cover a broad range of psychosocial concerns, offering holistic and multidisciplinary support."

"In the structured environment of the military, we are better equipped to identify when a colleague is struggling. Peers play a key role in providing psychosocial support, as they are often the first to recognize when someone needs help. The peer support model is effective because of the strong bonds formed in the military. Soldiers quickly become like family, living and working together closely. If someone is affected, their peers are likely to notice, sometimes even through the chain of command."

"HIV has profoundly impacted many aspects of our military culture. In the past, soldiers often had a different mindset, including behaviors like sharing women, as reflected in the Kiswahili saying, "we eat from the same saucepan." There was little jealousy among soldiers, and solidarity was the norm. However, the HIV epidemic has forced a cultural shift. With a better understanding of how the virus spreads, soldiers have realized that maintaining these behaviors could be deadly—not just for them, but for their families and communities. Continuing to live by the old practices of sharing everything could have fatal consequences. HIV has pushed soldiers to rethink their approach to relationships and health, emphasizing personal responsibility and caution."

"By the way, we aim for 99:99:99—our targets are always set higher than the national ones."

"We are making progress and staying on track."

"Setting higher targets motivates us to work harder to achieve them. I remember when the government first focused heavily on eMTCT, we were still far behind. But we always strive to do our best."

"Some of the challenges we face involve "pulling ropes," especially when it comes to context. In today’s world, global factors affect nearly everything. Implementing programs in a unique environment can be difficult because it’s challenging for partners or donors to fully understand and perceive the situation as you do. For example, with HIV mobile testing, some may find it difficult to accept the idea of bringing services directly to people, which can seem unusual. Global programs often come with challenges in creating interventions that truly address the specific needs and realities on the ground."

"The bill is connected to the general elections. After the 2011 elections, I encountered Lukwago in Parliament, where he was celebrating. Although he hadn't won the election, it was actually Museveni who had emerged victorious."

"As the president of a country, if you see something not working, there are laws you must enact, even if they are unpopular, as long as they are aimed at bringing peace. The priority is stabilizing the situation, and sometimes that means making tough decisions, even if the laws aren't well-received."

"I decided to watch the news because I was curious to see who the new vice president would be. Meanwhile, my phone kept ringing nonstop, but I was so fed up with it that I chose to ignore it. Then, during a segment on the list of ministers, I saw my name and thought, "What?!" That's when it hit me—suddenly, I understood why my phone had been ringing off the hook."

"Sports, particularly football, plays a crucial role in improving the welfare and health of players. Our goal is to nurture young talent, helping them reach greater heights both locally and internationally. It is important for the youth to stay active and disciplined, avoiding idleness and the dangers of drug use. As an ambassador, I will continue to support the development of football in Buikwe District and advocate for the district whenever possible."

"The party and general elections are coming up next year but I’m not participating cos I’m looking at something else and now I have plenty of time"

"I have seen people beginning to move up and down in early politics thank god I’m not into that and for the time being I’d be doing something else I’m not seeking re-election at the district level but at the National level"

"Flim making is a Virgil area I want to make the parental school drama group to come and work on films cos I’ve seen people become successful after combining education and co-curricula activities"

"Although there are a number of things today that don’t look like the Makerere I was in. The Makerere that I entered was extremely beautiful. We had beautiful lawns and there were very few but beautiful buildings"

"I entered Makerere in 1953 and I graduated in 1958. I first graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts but then I did one other year of postgraduate diploma in education"

"Being admitted for the intermediate exam meant that I had passed with a good credit in English"

"They went into education for two years and came out with a diploma in education and that too was quite high for anybody at that time"

"The intermediate one was the first time I studied with men and of course the men who were discouraging us. All the time they would say that you are a girl and you can’t make it. They would just be surprised to see that you’ve made it"

"In our new building we could have a salon established for the sake ladies,because you at us as we are cos we take time to prepare ourselves. Myself,my hair and my nails are part of a woman. If we had the salon ladies would come earlier, spend more time in the gym knowing that they will rush and clean up then come to the house"

"Being appointed Minister in the NRM led government has also widened her opportunities to solicit for her people in the district and Acholi sub-region as a whole. Anywar was appointed a State Minister for Environment in December last year."

"The time she spent in the opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC didn’t offer her much opportunity to deliver services to the community."

"The incorruptible God has paid you back in accordance to your evil actions he will manifest his might more by politically humbling you in case being defeated in the LC5 race didn’t teach you enough. I will be flooring you again In 2026 so that you will learn to respect those that God has appointed into office"

"when you stole my vote you thought it was done but in your fraudulent way you want to think that when you lie that your victory was robbed,your creditors will back off and forgive you,but as for me I’m waiting to once again give you your food(defeat)in 2026 because you have taken your foolery too far"

"It is as if this musician intends to make people hate me. I can't tolerate that kind of attack"

"I have heard about the arrest of the singer Kiweewa from different artists but I want to stress that I am not responsible for his arrest. I don't know anything"

"I was very shocked to hear that singer Gerald Kiweewa was arrested because of me. I am not responsible for his arrest. Our police is full of bad people. Maybe there is plan to tarnish my name"

"They are finding a way to tarnish my name and this could be part of their plans"

"For a long time the Judiciary has been grappling with the problems of backlog. We know that different government agencies face hardships resulting from inadequate funding but we have to deliver services to the people despite the hardships."

"The public feels that the court is very soft with criminals and its sanctions are not deterrent enough. Sometimes the criminals are so notorious that they commit crime with impunity"

"I did not say Sudanese refugee would be deported"

"I have lived in this house for more than 40 years. I have no security officers and being a teacher, my home is open to any good-hearted person"

"While serving as a minister, I didn’t like security officers but was coerced to have one. Still, my officers were usually plain-clothed because I didn’t want to scare people."

"If you can’t hear me, feel free and ask me to repeat. I have a problem with my audibility. I have had this problem for about 10 years. I have been a cancer survivor for 12 years now and this affected my voice"

"I always fear to talk with people for fear of being judged. I used to be a vibrant woman and speak on every forum but after my treatment, I have since failed to restore my once strong voice. I thank God for my miraculous recovery."

"I have the education sector at heart because my parents could not afford much, but they ensured that I studied at the best schools and attained university education. To date, I read a lot because I got a solid foundation for what has become a remarkable career"

"I hear many people still referring to me as Maama UPE and I feel humbled. I traversed every corner of the country encouraging parents to send children to school. I dedicated my teaching career to this program and I believe that I left an indelible mark on both UPE and USE"

"I know UPE graduates who are running serious government projects. Isn’t this good progress?”."

"They told us they didn’t want hear from me, or from Betty Kamya, or Hon Kyambadde or Katumba Wamala. They just want the request to come from the president"

"And so we are organizing a meeting so they can meet the president. I thank God because the president we have has a soft heart; I know he will accept to meet them for the people of Uganda."

"Together with Minister (Amelia) Kyambadde we have had many meetings and I want to thank some landlords who have agreed to forgive rent to their clients for the entire lockdown period"

"There are some landlords who have even bought masks for everybody that rents in their arcades. But we are still begging and mediating. A few are still refusing to help and we are still talking to them, because there is no low that compels them. It has to come from their heart; forgiveness comes from the heart. Other landlords have agreed to forgive one month, others two and others the entire period."

"Questions around how to conquer corruption are the reason the African Anti-Corruption Day was delegated by the African Union, to shift Africa to throw back on the causes and effects of corruption then work out solutions to end it and consequently redeem us from the chains of this subjections"

"When the masses understand that all the 140 billion dollars which we receive from the West in loans, grants, and aid ends up in a few people’s pockets, it will be them and their descendants to pay it back with interest. They will rise up to save that money. When we disclose corruption as that mysterious wealth, not in line with a public officer’s familiar source of income, they will stand up to safeguard their wealth"

"We need to have cooperation, proper coordination through the African Union committee. This means that after this meeting it is very important to put the report together and share with AU"

"I am still undecided whether to take up that position at this particular point in time because I am still consulting my family and what I decide with my husband is what will be communicated with the people of Kampala as my final decision"

"The museveni appointment came sooner than expected and I’m now in total confusion."

"Go for an annual medical checkup, keep sources of social and spiritual support available and have quality time for your children, family, and husband."

"That we are headed for the worst if the government doesn’t do anything for the youth. Have we nurtured our youths so that when they take over we can take the back seat and enjoy the ride?"

"I don’t understand what is happening but only hope the issues are handled in the right circles. The president once said that if you’re annoyed, open your fridge, put your head in there and then talk and never to speak off- the-cuff because it’s difficult for anybody to defend you if the media gets you wrong."

"I believe the university definition of politics is accurate when it describes it as "a way of sharing power and scarce resources." Harold Lasswell also famously defined politics as the art of "who gets what, when, and how." This highlights that, whether or not we are directly involved in formal or public political spheres, issues like power, resource distribution, equity, and justice are relevant to everyone. They affect us all in some way."

"Yes, I have been actively involved in national politics. I served as the Woman Member of Parliament for Rakai District from 1996 to 2006, and during that time, I also held the position of Minister of State for Internal Affairs from 1998 to 2003."

"I don't agree with the idea that politics is inherently a "dirty game." Rather, it's the people involved who determine whether it remains "clean" or becomes "dirty." I once heard an illustration that I think captures this idea well: Politics is like water. You can add mud to it, making it dirty, or you can keep it clear and use it for good. Ultimately, politics itself is neutral; it's up to us, the participants, to decide whether to keep it clean or let it become polluted."

"I have to admit, before I got involved in politics, I too shared the common belief that politics itself was inherently dirty. To me, this meant that anyone who entered politics was bound to engage in corruption, dishonesty, and compromise. This belief often leads people to think that people of faith should avoid public life altogether. However, when I eventually joined, I discovered something different. While it's true that many individuals act according to that cynical view of politics, I found that, with God's guidance, it's entirely possible to participate in politics without resorting to the "dirty" aspects that many associate with it."

"The current system is illogical, as it permits districts like my ancestral district of Pallisa, with an annual revenue of only 130 million shillings, to be represented by five MPs who collectively cost the nation 900 million shillings annually."

"I'm glad the Ministry has finally addressed the issue, even though it took some time. As the saying goes, better late than never it's a pleasure to see progress."

"I can't imagine leaving here without expressing my gratitude. I'm overwhelmed with emotion and didn't prepare a speech, but I just want to say, you are like a father to me—thank you."

"You forgave my father, despite his mistakes, brought us back home, provided us with a house, and gave us an education. Because of you, I am now a doctor."

"You are a father to me. I never had the chance to meet my grandfather, Idi Amin, but in you, I’ve found a true grandfather. I will continue to spread your message wherever I go."

"Your Excellency, you are a father to me. I never had the chance to meet my grandfather, Idi Amin, but in you, I have found a true grandfather. I will carry your message and share it wherever I go."

"Keep up the spirit on climate change and continue being the champion of the voiceless and the poor!"

"Mr. President thank you for steering that great nation America by working together with both the Reps & Democrats"

"In 2011, there were ten women cabinet ministers in #M7 government. Women are now down to six. Is this fair"

"Let the women activists remember those women who have gone thru various trials eg, battering,rape,sexual assault/harras, exclusion/deprivat"

"The one Ugandans have been waiting for has finally arrived. The aura around him is that of honesty, accountability and commitment"

"The International Women's Day is around the corner. In Africa, how to we fight this monster called patriarchy still deep rooted in society"

"Women With Whistles this is the time to rise up and expose the rot in the Health, Education & Agric Sectors. Redeem them and save women"

"Women of #Uganda rekindle the fight for gender equality, equity and continue defending the rights of the down trodden 52 yrs of Independence"

"The District Women Caucuses are transforming communities SOLIDARITY high,they exude CONFIDENCE & SELF ESTEEM. Congs to WDG fraternity"

"Activists wherever you are, say no to tax increase on Agric inputs, Kerosene and Sugar in #Uganda. Are women really independent 9 October?"

"The NRM Caucus meeting tonight in State House EBB High on the agenda is Kerosene taxation Will some good come out of this?"

"President Obama shares his vision for the 21st century economy. The vision can be replicated by other leaders of the world"

"The new Board of @uwonet brings in a diversity of expertise, passion and commitment to advance womens' rights in all spheres of life. Congs"

"If the government of #Uganda grabs land from ordinary citizens, where will the vulnerable women and their children go. End on the streets?"

"Although generally women are now participating politically, there is one major obstacle standing in their way. PATRIARCHY"

"how can we influence the writing of the constitution to make sure that all policies agreed on were gender sensitive"

"We are not doing enough to educate our community about wetlands, coastal areas, and how to establish sustainable settlements."

"The community has settled in this wetland without adequate awareness, but once the settlement was established, enforcement should have been implemented sooner."

"They made the decision after touring parts of Entebbe on June 19 to assess the damage caused by the rising water levels."

"The committee deemed the minister's refusal to provide information about the recipients of the mismanaged iron sheets as an act of contempt of Parliament due to his uncooperative behavior."

"The committee observes that Hon. Nandutu Agnes' actions were premeditated for personal gain, constituting an abuse of office. As the substantive Minister of State for Karamoja, Hon. Nandutu was expected to be fully informed about the internal workings, programs, and activities of the ministry."

"The plan aimed to acquire 75,000 females and 5,000 males at a total cost of Shs 25.68 billion. However, Shs 26.09 billion was spent to procure 73,900 goats."

"Given the alarming rates of infant and maternal mortality across Africa, we have no option but to prioritize investment in our mothers and children. This is the essence of unity—coming together to protect our mothers, the backbone of our economies, and our children, who represent Africa’s future."

"Women should not only focus on supporting their husbands and raising children but also consider starting small businesses to contribute to the family’s well-being."

"Women who work in markets can become MPs, as many of them are educated, just like I am."

"Community members should change the mindset that women are incapable and instead recognize their contributions as equal to those of boys and men."

"Parliament is advocating for the Employment Bill, which proposes a salary of approximately 1.5 million shillings for women who perform domestic work at home."

"After watching a documentary featuring informal women workers sharing their experiences as breadwinners during the COVID-19 pandemic, the legislator urged men to start businesses to support their women, rather than allowing them to stay at home and share the financial burdens."

"To teach patriotism in class is impossible. To love my country, my country must be lovely. Teaching it in class won't yield any results"

"My Life is But a Weaving"

"The strength of my faith had, however, varied from time to time, particularly when my family experienced bereavement. There were times when I would ask; God, where were you when this happened?"

"To write what one knows is of great benefit to other people."

"The other four wives had their own quarters in Butukkiro homestead, where they lived with their children. Nonetheless, all the children worked, played and did everything together during the day. Wherever mealtimes found us, there we would sit and have the meal with ‘our mother – it did not matter which one."

"He never tired of teaching us the importance of respecting others. Absolute honesty was central to his life and he constantly told us how it was important to have a sense of shame. A person without sense of shame is not a human being"

"the most honest and authentic account of my life"

"Being at Budo meant growing up and learning alongside boys and young men, a thing that was, hitherto, almost taboo. It would mean all the rough bits - competing, arguing, and fighting – as we learnt to live together in mutual respect. It would stretch my capacity to match the standards set for all. At Budo, I was to be groomed to take on the world of men"

"The death of Sara was a great shock to the whole school. I was overwhelmed with grief. I was broken. With only a year’s age difference between us, we were very close. She and I had done everything together. She was not only my sister, but was also my closest friend,"

"If William Wilberforce had not been close to my two brothers after he joined King’s College Budo, it is possible that he would not have led me to the altar"

"My husband wishes to return to Uganda. I request that he be allowed a secure arrival and stay in the country,"

"As I look back later after extended experience with tyrannical governance, I know that tyrants are always very insecure about anything they imagine could threaten their power, and in their paranoia, they often react brutally. Kalema was one of Amin’s imaginary enemies"

"I left Kampala for Lira with the two ambulances on Sunday, then proceeded to Alebtong on Monday, intending to hand them over to the COVID-19 task force on Tuesday (three days ago)."

"However, as fate would have it, she arrived with the two ambulances at the district headquarters on Tuesday, only to be disregarded by the district task force, led by RDC Josephine Omara Olili. The transport donor was forced to wait the entire day."

"I want to make it clear that I am not doing this for any political reasons, but rather as my way of supporting Alebtong District in assisting the COVID-19 task force with managing its response efforts."

"They had a report, but the members of the Gender Committee, who were supposed to travel to Saudi Arabia, were denied visas. She called for the Speaker’s office to intervene and assist the committee in obtaining the necessary information on the matter."

"We have the funding, and the members of the Committee were scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia and other countries to gather details. However, the lawmakers were denied visas. This is something we discussed today, and we're urging you to help find a way for the committee to obtain the necessary information so we can make informed decisions."

"UWA is currently installing wooden poles, some of which are reused, while others have developed cracks. We would prefer them to install concrete poles instead, as this would demonstrate the government's commitment to a durable, long-term solution to the human-wildlife conflict in the district."

"By "colonialism," I’m referring not just to the 19th-century era when European powers divided and controlled Africa, but also to the earlier colonialism of ancient and medieval times—by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs,” Halevi explained. “The Jewish people, too, freed ourselves from colonial rule. Like Africa, Israel was conquered and oppressed by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Turks. And, like many others, we also lived under British colonial rule in the 20th century.”"

"I’m urging you to stay vigilant and recognize that the future of Alebtong rests in my hands."

"I will this time go to Parliament"

"I stood with the NRM party, and although my votes weren’t enough, I respected the party and supported the flag bearer. She won, but unfortunately, her journey was derailed, and I believe I was treated as a mere backup. Now, I ask the people of Alebtong to choose me, put me in the driver’s seat, and I will lead Alebtong district forward with determination and success."

"A significant amount of land has already been allocated to the government for schools, hospitals, and even barracks, so it should prioritize utilizing that. The remaining land, should be reserved for the people to sustain their livelihoods."

"The NHI Bill was presented to parliament, but the president withheld assent, taking us back to square one. We now need to restart the process to ensure our people can ultimately benefit from the scheme."

"Many people are struggling with health issues but can't access better facilities, underscoring the importance of educating them to embrace the health insurance policy."

"Our youths are at a certain level of education but they are un-employed meaning that if such opportunity for an industrial park comes, they will definitely get jobs to sustain their livelihoods,"

"The district has received Shs6b so far, with over Shs2b distributed to more than 2,000 households, and many more continue to receive the funds."

"I have received numerous letters from people in the camps requesting support. Please try to advocate for the provision of bricklaying machines, seedlings, and ox-ploughs."

"The government should establish clear boundaries for elephant corridors to prevent settlement in those areas."

"The IRS program has greatly improved the health of our children. Since I had my last child a year and a half ago, she has never had malaria. I only take her to the hospital for vaccinations."

"I encourage the young people in this sub-region to live responsibly and pursue education, so you can become valuable and impactful members of your communities and the nation."

"After completing the six-month training, individuals who have learned tailoring should be provided with sewing machines, as many of them come from poor backgrounds."

"Let that boy and his accomplices work to bring you more money and put my largest picture on the front page. However, before God, they will continue to face frustration and failure in their political witch-hunt. Go and gather the facts from the offices I directed you to. Thank you, and may you be blessed."

"I would like to express my gratitude to the Unite the World With Africa Foundation for your generous support of Padibe SS and Palabek SS with your soft skills and leadership curriculum. This will greatly enhance the learning and performance of students in Lamwo District. On behalf of these students and all stakeholders, I believe this partnership should extend beyond these schools, helping our less privileged children realize their dreams and create a better world. I wholeheartedly commit to the success of this noble cause. I say all this for God and my country."

"The main challenge we face now is a lack of information. Disability is still misunderstood by many, and there are people who have persons with disabilities in their homes but don’t know how to help. Conferences like this allow us to learn from one another"

"the government is proposing a tax waiver on essential disability health supplies through the implementation of the Community-Based Disability Inclusive Development (CBDID) Strategy 2025-2035."

"During Ramadan, people eat together regardless of their wealth. I am so grateful to the management of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority for organizing the Iftar dinner for Entebbe Muslims. I also thank the Authority Director General for joining Muslims to break the fast"

"poor communication is a major barrier preventing people with disabilities from reaching their full potential"

"In my wisdom I told him to summon me through my boss the speaker of parliament but he responded that it was a system which was, but is now not respected(anymore)"

"Colleagues, when I received news of my appointment as Minister, 20% of the calls I received in the first 12 hours were linked to concerns regarding the management of the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation. A lot of stories were being told and people were wondering how I would manage to supervise this company"

"They encouraged people to only vote for ‘red coffee’ (NUP party major colour)"

"Everybody should concentrate on what they are supposed to do. If you are the church concentrate on that, and if you are a politician, concentrate on that. If you want to join politics, put off the robes and come"

"Between 1980 and 1983,I served as the principal personnel officer in the public service commission and as the chief public personnel officer in the public service commission till 1990.In 1990 I served as the deputy secretary in the public services review commission.later that year I was appointed commissioner for personnel management till 1996"

"Teachers should stop using the excuse of poor pay to abscond or report to work late."

"Any teacher who is uncomfortable with the salary should instead leave the profession and do something else."

"Some teachers are deployed to schools that are fully established as excess yet there are schools that are in hard-to-reach areas which do not have enough teachers."

"Any accounting officer of a local government who does not submit names of teachers and staff should be investigated and disciplined."

"The real estate industry is one of the cornerstones of our nation’s development,” Namuganza said. “It breathes life into our infrastructure, fuels economic growth, and provides livelihoods to countless Ugandans"

"We are committed to addressing these issues. Buyers deserve to get what they are promised—safe, well-built homes,"

"Traditionally, someone would purchase an apartment, struggle with maintenance, managing tenants, and end up with a payback period of almost 20 years,The stress of managing these properties reduced the attractiveness of such investments."

"This kind of innovation is what we need to restore public trust and make the industry attractive to both local and foreign investors"

"The portal will allow Ugandans to access land title information for a small fee, bringing much-needed transparency to the sector"

"We are building partnerships with private developers to increase the supply of affordable housing..These collaborations aim to attract investment through incentives such as tax breaks and improved access to land"

"We have been affected by Covid-19 but the issue of street children is something that started long ago, it is not something that started now .This phenomenon started when there was war and that is when children started staying on the streets."

"We had budgeted for Shs 3.4 billion but we got less than that. The money was not released at once .Some money was released and I think it was less than Shs 1 billion to resettle some of the children on the streets."

"Covid-19 has also created a very big problem for the parents and at times, they are losing hope but I am encouraging them that they should not lose hope and we believe with time we shall clean up our streets."

"It was a wonderful experience for me to have been part of the best schools this country has. By then moving to the best college in the country was so prestigious although it was the sole highest institution of learning we had. As a woman,many people thought it wasn't the best option to join Makerere college but people came to adopt what was available for us all"

"I finished university in 1946 and later started working for different agencies within the country and those abroad . This is where I got the opportunity to be known and later start service as a legislator in the Uganda National Assembly."

"I joined the police as an officer in 1996, but I didn’t stay very long. I didn’t like working for the government and I didn’t think things were fair. So I left pretty quickly. After that I worked for a local farm, which I thought was a lot more fair. Then I worked for the security organization, Sara Center for 13 years. I was there from 1997 until 2009. Then I joined CEDOVIP."

"I really wanted to upgrade. I didn’t know what CEDOVIP did until I joined. That is when I learned that it fights violence in the home. I liked that the CEDOVIP was protecting women, children, men, boys and girls. When I came I started as security and reception. A lot of people come to me for information. They see CEDOVIP on TV and ask about what we do."

"In the 5 years I have worked here, I have gotten more than I did when working with the other places. I know how to handle a person who is having such problems in the home, the victims. CEDOVIP also enlightened my thinking. At times I see survivors when the office is not working. I can now handle these people and advise them on where they can go for help."

"I have achieved many goals with security. It was not easy at first. CEDOVIP’s visitors used to be challenging. Now I do not have problems with visitors. When someone inquires I help. Now when women come in for help, I receive them and contact the people who work inside. If I ever left CEDOVIP, I know I want to help people in the future, especially children and women. That came from working with CEDOVIP."

"I spend a lot of time with my church. I like to pray. I also sing with the church."

"Yes. I really like pink. By the time I was a teenager, I always wore pink. I have always liked it. I also like purple. Both of those colors work for me."

"Why is an entity, in which the government holds the majority share, reducing staff salaries at a time when journalists are playing a crucial role in serving the nation during the lockdown? There is an urgent call for government intervention to protect these workers."

"It's likely that she was referring to nomadism rather than a primitive form of farming. If she recently visited Kiruhura district with other MPs, she would have seen that pastoralism is much more advanced than she may have thought. She would have noticed well-developed ranches and numerous milk vans transporting cans of milk from Rushere to Kampala. Pastoralism has evolved into a significant economic activity in several other districts as well."

"Today, I stand to refute the allegations that I organized gangs of my supporters to attack my opponents' followers. This is false; I did not do it, and I would never do such a thing."

"Uganda has AIDS. We call it siliimu. And siliimu is within us and among us. And It is only Philley Bongoley Lutaya that has accepted to show us that it is here. And it is up to us know how to handle it."

"But I hope and trust that you bear with me that for him it is a big thing to carry. He is carrying it for us, for you and me. And for generations to come"

"AIDS is considered a homosexual disease in developed countries, but it is a heterosexual disease in Africa and it affects us all. Everyone knows someone who is infected or has a family member who has died."

"It finds women on their marriage beds, especially rural women."

"The men go to the towns looking for work and when they come home, the women open their loving arms and everything else and they get it from their husbands."

"It is a scourge and in Africa, it is putting the productive and reproductive edge at risk."

"In many societies, women are facing serious social, economic, cultural, moral and religious barriers to access to information on the disease, to protective measures and to medication to slow it development in the event of contamination."

"Moreover, women transmit the virus when giving birth, and so have an especially important role to play in fighting the propagation of AIDS. “It is vital to target women through specific programs."

"Inequalities between the sexes, societies and continents must be eliminated to halt the epidemic’s spread"

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for constantly keeping me in your prayers. Honorable Songa, I want to tell you that when the issue regarding the commission was being discussed on the radio, some people exaggerated the situation. You know how it goes—when something happens to you, those who don't like you often make it worse. The news was all over the radio, claiming that Esther would be removed. But I want to make it clear that when your people send you off with blessings, nothing can harm you. I am especially grateful to you, MP Songa, because when the list came out to remove commissioners from parliament, you refused to sign it, standing by your sister. Thank you for your unwavering support."

"Reports of this nature are crucial for effective legislative oversight, as they provide essential information on the operational performance and financial status of the entities overseen by the various Parliamentary Committees."

"The effectiveness of legislative oversight is directly related to the quantity and relevance of the information available."

"This will save them from the long distances they have had to trek in search of medical services, as well as the money they have been spending, since they will now receive these services free of charge."

"The issue of land titles is gradually being resolved, as the government has initiated the process of securing titles from absentee landlords. Very soon, you will receive your title and be able to live comfortably. I am in regular contact with the Uganda Land Board and the Ministry of Lands to ensure this progresses smoothly."

"As the MP for Bugangaizi East, I would like to thank God, President Museveni, his NRM Government, and Uganda's Prime Minister for the launch of our ambulances. My constituency currently lacks a Health Centre IV, and our people have long suffered due to the challenges of referrals. This initiative will bring much-needed relief to my constituents."

"Thanks for turn up and the love @ Arua am humbled and let’s keep that way until voting day and don’t forget we have to welcome the president and the chairman of the ruling party NRM"

"My sincere condolences to all the families of those that lost their loved ones in Lake Victoria . May the almighty strengthen your hearts"

"This is a sign of improved relations and we thank the two presidents (of the two countries) for initiating the peace talks and showing the whole world that everybody’s desire is peace"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I would also like to thank you and the House Business Committee for having considered Zanzibar as our destination for this special Session."

"Mr. Speaker, coming from Uganda, the last time the East African Legislative Assembly held their meeting in Uganda, the people of Uganda were very happy."

"They saw the Community coming nearer to them, and I hope that will also happen with the people of Zanzibar. I have always heard about Zanzibar from hon. Sebtuu, from brother Bilal and hon. Mwinyi, but today I am happy that I am speaking from the country itself. That, in a nutshell, will help us to deliberate from a position of information about what this country and the people actually are like, so that when we are talking we do not only look at Zanzibar as a country that suffered from the effects of slave trade, but as a country with much more than we thought before."

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating the two doctors for having been sworn in. It seems today was a day for doctors. Actually, I had been wondering when our Secretary-General would be sworn in. May be it was deliberate because he was waiting to be sworn-in from this island of peace loving people. And from the tone of his speech, I could see a man"

"who is a team builder; I could see a man who is results-oriented, and most importantly, I see somebody who is gender sensitive – (Interruption) – When I talk about gender sensitivity, I mean both the men and the women – (Prolonged Laughter)."

"As women in this Assembly we are expecting to see the aspirations of the woman of East Africa being fulfilled during his tenure: The women entrepreneurs, women in the agricultural sector, those in tourism - I am expecting many conferences, particularly targeting East African women under the leadership of Dr. Mwapachu. So, honourable Doctors, we are ready, as Members of the East African Legislative Assembly, to work with you. I am also glad about the cordial relationship that exists between our Speaker and the Secretary-General so far. I think we are all going to follow suit – (Applause)."

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a brief comment on hon. Mwinyi’s report. I thank him and the Committee on Legal Rules and Privileges for a job well done. I was a bit worried when he said that we shall need half the House in order to realize quorum. When I tried to divide 45 divide by two, I got 22.5 and I was like...what happens? Do we round off people to say 23? And I wanted to oppose that bit; however, when you say one-third, then that again makes the number too small. So, on that note, I want to support hon. Mwinyi’s Committee’s proposals as is, and look forward to the Committee coming with more proposals on new Committees in the East African Legislative Assembly. I want to see an Assembly with Committees touching on HIV/AIDS specifically and other issues."

"With those remarks, I beg to support the motion, and I hope to come back to Zanzibar and especially to speak Kiswahili properly"

"Healing doesn’t always look like what we expect."

"Sometimes, it’s waking up and feeling like you can barely make it through the day. Other times, it’s the quiet moments when you realize that somehow, you’ve survived something you thought would break you."

"Today, at Kisugu Health Centre, I had the chance to speak about healing. It’s one of those words we throw around, but living through it? That’s a different story."

"Healing isn’t a straight line, it’s not about waking up one day and feeling whole again. It’s messy, unpredictable and very personal. Today, we spoke about the small, often unnoticed steps we take on this journey. Healing begins when we allow ourselves to feel, to cry, to break down and most importantly when we give ourselves permission to take time. Whether it’s from a physical illness, emotional wound or trauma, healing doesn’t work on anyone else’s clock but our own."

"I met so many people who carry silent battles within them. Some of these struggles go unnoticed by the world but that doesn’t make them any less real. We talked about how healing isn’t just about getting over something, it’s about learning to live with the scar it leaves behind. It’s about being kind to yourself on the days when you don’t feel okay and celebrating the small victories when you do."

"Healing isn’t something we do alone. Sometimes, it’s the people around us, their support, their kindness, their understanding that give us the strength to keep going. But even with the best support system, the real work of healing is ours to carry."

"We acknowledged that healing is messy, that sometimes it feels like two steps forward and five steps back. But in those moments when we’re kind to ourselves, when we accept that progress isn’t linear, we grow."

"To everyone out there healing or just beginning their journey, know this, Healing takes time. It’s not about erasing the pain but learning to live alongside it with grace and patience."

"And in that, there’s strength."

"The government should allocate more funds to infrastructure development in primary schools to foster a better learning environment."

"Let’s be supportive to our wives"

"Many schools have been relying on unqualified players, which has limited opportunities for students to showcase their talents. Banning such teams would help boost sports in the district by allowing more talents to be recognized and developed."

"The Mitooma District Secondary Schools Sports Association reported that more than ten schools were disqualified from the competition for using unqualified players, in violation of the rules governing secondary school sports. This statement refutes allegations that certain schools were given preferential treatment."

"Disillusioned supporters return the gifts she had given them in exchange for their political backing."

"How did he manage to get all that on his own?" asked Mary Goretti Kiconco, a local resident. "They give one person UGX 700,000 worth of cement, but all we get is alcohol and waragi. They should distribute things fairly or they’ll face the consequences at the ballot box."

"I know they give building materials to some people, but if they want our support, they need to share with all of us. Otherwise, let those who received the gifts vote for them on their own.""

"Meanwhile, the more conservative Asian leaders, such as Dr M.M. Patel who led the Kampala Asian Association, and the two Ismailis, Sherali Bandali Jaffer and Gulamhussein Kassim Lakha who were prominent in the Central Council of Muslim Associations, followed a middle course in avoiding support for any one party."

"My initial goal was to help the mothers and children of Uganda to get a good education, obtain better living conditions and have the economic ability to provide a healthy diet"

"I am happy to say that I was given encouragement and assistance not only by women but by men as well, many of whom were in high government offices."

"The aim was to provide living accommodation at a minimum charge to young girls who had come to Kampala from rural areas to further their education."

"The organization went from strength to strength and I am glad to say is still in existence and carrying out good works to this day"

"there were other organisations that I was a member of. Many of these, like the YWCA, continue with their work today. Up to quite recently, I was active with Uganda"

"I was able to manage both career and family demands smoothly because of the total support I was given by my husband, children, and friends. It also helped that we were well organized"

"The Asian people were very happy and proud that an Asian woman had taken the first step to bring all the communities together and to learn from each other whilst helping each other. The overall aim was to speed up the social and economic condition of Ugandan women since they could make an increasing contribution to the overall progress of the country. Certainly, the education, outlook, and ambitions of the children and youth in every society, are shaped by women. For me, great hope lay in the fact that women were advancing the causes that would bring benefits to the family, people and the country. That they are now marching at an accelerated rate towards an equal position with men gives me satisfaction"

"I have always had a desire to serve my country . . . I also feel that my social work has been responsible in my taking an interest in politics in view of the confidence I had developed amongst people of all races"

"It took away the rights and privileges of an individual and could also act against political organizations which did not see eye to eye with the government"

"The greatest difficulty I had to overcome was to pick myself up and continue working for the good of the country after I walked out of the parliament on a matter of principle,"

"I did so when Obote abolished the universally agreed original constitution and brought on his own. It was virtually a mechanism to open the way for a one-party system. There was no doubt in my mind that it would lead to the end of democracy in Uganda. It goes without saying that it was a horribly frightening experience with potentially disastrous consequences, but I had to be true to my convictions"

"I rejoiced when Idi Amin overthrew Obote. No one had any inkling of the horrors that he would subsequently unleash on the country,""

"I miss the country's beauty, its ideal weather, its fertile land, its beautiful lakes and rivers, its sweet-tasting water. I could go on and on. It is after all my homeland"

"I met many friends who had, in fact, returned to Uganda to re-establish their old businesses. These were early days in the transformation of Uganda. Bear in mind that the country was totally ruined before Museveni took over. Now you could see positive signs of the country being rehabilitated. Major projects for rebuilding roads, the national grid, the water system, in fact, the whole of the infrastructure were underway or in the final stages of planning. The health and education facilities were being revived and expanded. The goodwill of the western countries was clearly in evidence and this was complemented by the dynamism of the people and governmental institutions. The not so good developments in the country are the problems with neighboring countries such as Sudan and Congo. Uganda’s greatest strength at the moment is the goodwill it has around the world. The western powers view it as a model of reform in many ways. They certainly want Uganda to adopt a multi-party system."

"One time, I went to the central marke.you do not even want to buy anything. Flies all over. People are dumping things all over"

"I did not have had time. People respected people those days. When I say something, all councilors would listen… that was the same case with the town clerk, town engineer and health officer. If I told him there a potholes in Namakweke, he would go and see for himself, since he then had to make a report by evening"

"I was in Nairobi for the EALA sitting that removed the speaker in her absence but I was never informed of that meeting"

"I am here as the speaker of EALA until otherwise as shall be guided by the relevant authorities. Whatever is being done is an illegality, although they may have members,it is an illegality"

"I went to the East African Community on assignment. This is my constituency, there is no better time or candidate to represent this constituency than myself."

"This is not greed, it is time for Nakawa West to get a good representative"

"I can say the exercises were good in Nakawa West, and I emerged the winner."

"The fact that there still is no parliamentary body at the UN more and more interferes with the world organization's democratic legitimacy. A UN Parliamentary Assembly would strengthen the democratic nature of the UN and bring it closer to the citizens. That's one of the reasons why the East African Legislative Assembly supports its establishment."

"She is at the forefront. She is draft person of the motion censuring me"

"Nakasongola people are landless and have often urged the government to avail land funds to enable them own land . I request the government to develop strategic intervention to address this matter."

"From October 2022 till now, we have not received rains. Our farmers have been moving long distances; Government should open up the routes to water sources and relocate these dams to other areas."

"Turn yourself into a pro by recommitting daily to your lifelong goals and aspirations. Act towards your vision not later or tomorrow but now."

"Ugandans should be hopeful. Life is about being hopeful. That skepticism and noise is not good"

"If you hear people like Buganda speaking with a loud voice, it is not because they are tribal. It is because this is at their door step"

"My polling agents from Bugema, Nakaloke, and Bukasakya and Bungokho-Mutoto sub counties were beaten by the supporters of Nakayenze and my declaration forms destroyed. I can’t accept the results and we are going to Courts of Law to challenge this because I believe that I won the race but the Electoral Commission declared a wrong person"

"Thank you East African Civil Society Organisation. I am humbled."

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

"After I was declared winner, Sharon Nabwire (her closest competitor) said it was a mistake and demanded a recount which I still won"

"Because I was not married, most of my opponents used that against me but I won with a big margin,"

"I had to plough people’s gardens to raise additional money to contribute to school fees for myself. I began vending tomatoes in my Senior Two holidays which first got me good profit. Out of that, I later got a small stall and started dealing in other items such as vegetables"

"Thank you Honourable colleagues Members of @Parliament_Ug for standing with us on 2023 International Women's Day national celebrations in Kiruhura District. I am so much humbled."

"I am happy that the minister asked for supplementary budget and I recommend that the House gives that immediately"

"UCDA has created a supportive environment for farmers in its district by offering training and assistance to enhance coffee production. Meanwhile, other MPs, such as Gorreth Namugga (NUP, Mawogola County South), have criticized the Ministry of Agriculture, accusing it of mismanaging several projects."

"In the Elgon sub-region, we were fortunate to receive some rainfall, and people were beginning to harvest their crops, only for everything to be washed away. It's crucial that disaster responses are swift and timely."

"Referring to the devastating landslides in Bulambuli District on May 23, 2023, which claimed the lives of more than six people, I am calling for the implementation of strong mitigation policies to safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens in the face of such tragedies."

"The Minister should also give us a maintenance plan on Kampala-Jinja Highway"

"Women in Bugiri are most of the time not invited to attend district-level meetings. This is a very big challenge because they create a big impact on the local levels they represent"

"When I am coming very early, I don’t even have to bathe my baby. I just get him out of sleep, put him in his car seat, lock the vehicle and we run up to here…I attend committee meetings. I attend (the) plenary in the afternoon, so I am always there, all the time"

"The returning officer did not show impartiality as required by the law and the ogwal tampered with the register which allowed some illegal voters to cast ballot in Favour to Kullany"

"i’m used to losing,I lost in NRC and CA races but continued to work for my people"

"I have a clear picture of the Benet people now, and I do apologize on behalf of the government for those that have lost their lives in the struggle.”"

"At least 120 girls have been circumcised in the last month in Uganda’s northeastern region of Karamoja, Ugandan State Minister for Disaster Preparedness"

"I think a hero is really any person intent on making this a better place for all people."

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to H.E @KagutaMuseveni for the honor and privilege of being reappointed as Minister of state for ICT in your esteemed administration. I am deeply humbled by your continued confidence in my abilities and dedication to serve our country"

"I extend my sincere gratitude for the honor of being recognized for my contributions to nurturing women in Fintech. Your acknowledgment is deeply humbling and serves as a source of encouragement for me to continue advocating for gender inclusivity and empowerment."

"The recognition bestowed upon me highlights the collective efforts of all those who are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse ecosystem within Fintech. It is a testament to the importance of fostering opportunities for women to thrive and excel in different roles."

"As leaders we should be seen encouraging our people to embrace the Parish Development Model program and other government programs being implemented in various parts of the country."

"68% of our Ugandans are still stuck in subsistence farming meaning that they are more vulnerable to poverty. It is therefore in the interest of the government to partner with the media to enhance the dissemination of information, educate the masses especially on savings and cooperatives as a vehicle for development"

"education and spiritual morals contribute to the development of our youth shaping them into useful members in our communities and ultimately responsible citizens."

"there also needs to be a distinction between homes for runaway children and centres for children with disabilities. She said that homes that care for children with disabilities must be up to standard to meet their special needs."

"the tracking progress initiative will help in ensuring that the resettled children receive good care after they leave the homes."

"I am ready to formulate a bill that will bar politicians who sire children they do not want to look after."

"I encourage you to leave sugarcane growing to those with bigger chunks of land. Instead, focus on commercial agriculture and avoid land fragmentation. It’s essential to process land titles to secure your ownership"

"excellent performance during her tour of duty in South Africa"

"I remain optimistic about the deep and vibrant relationship between the two countries – and their peoples – will only grow stronger in the days ahead."

"smaller landowners should adopt more diversified and profitable agricultural practices."

"As a representative of a growing, multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-ideological constituency, I have a task of harmonizing a diverse As a global citizen, I feel at ease with Kampala residents, even those that hold divergent views and beliefs different from mine. As an activist stemming from my work in the Women’s movement, I know that the basis of human rights is simplified in the 1948 United Nations Declarations on Human Rights."

"Over the years as the member of parliament of Kampala, I’ve engaged and interacted with diverse people, being insightfully aware of their peculiarities and proud of my culture, religion but at the same time, I accept other cultures and religions and keep my orientation focused on the make up the Kampala polity."

"Sex-workers are a reality in Kampala, single mothers are too, and the gay community in Kampala is real. I’ve severally interacted with all of them and done with and for all! I identify with the different layers of society in Kampala and don’t look at them with moral lenses, I just look at them as citizens."

"It is true I did make a statement after appending my signature to the petition of the recommittal of the AHA in parliament that; an amendment be made to protect women against anal sex in the precincts of their marital homes!"

"After signing the recommitment of the Anti-homosexuality Act last month, I traveled to the USA for the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) Diego, California and it was there that I was called for an interview about what is usually referred to as, the “Kill the Gays Bill” in the US, Francisco."

"I had the opportunity of meeting Ugandans in San Francisco, California who are publicly gay and most of their family members in Uganda are of their status. Actually, one couple was rushing to get married at the City Hall in San Francisco, among other gay couples! I witnessed because Melanie Nathan, a prominent lawyer and LGBT activist, who represents them in legal cases invited me to have a first hand before the interview."

"The interview I had henceforth was carried out by a journalist called Michelle Meow of the TALK STREAM NETWORK about the situation on the gays in centered on the human rights issues in Uganda and was not limited to the Anti-homosexuality Act(AHA). For instance I also talked about other such as the Public Order Management Act 2013."

"Uganda is signatory to different protocols and conventions, both regional and international, on human rights, however, basic human rights are still ignored."

"During the interview, I alluded to the selective demand for human rights by the US; “Human Rights are not selective! What’s good for the Goose is good for human rights are important in the west, like rights for the gays should be a subset of the general human rights situation in Uganda! There against basic human rights in uganda, citing the Public Order Management Act that prohibits freedom of assembly. This is a violation of rights and the USA and the west didn’t put a lot of effort in campaigning against it the way they are with the AHA! I told Michelle quote; ” don’t have enough rights going round in Uganda” “if the US government wants human rights in Uganda, it should not be selective, i.e to their focus on only the gay rights!” The US should know that under dictatorship, Laws that curtail general rights ought to be fought holistically!”"

"I owe everything to the people of Fort Portal, and I will do everything in my power to enhance their quality of life."

"Parish committees should allocate funds to individuals who are actively involved in their SACCOs, those living below the poverty line, and those who can effectively use the money to improve their lives, as outlined in the guidelines. I have received complaints that some PDM beneficiaries have not received the funds they applied for, despite meeting the criteria."

"Although this money is not a grant but a revolving fund, it is intended to assist the 39% of Ugandans who are actively poor, not the wealthy. However, those receiving the funds must ensure they use it responsibly and repay it, so it can continue to benefit many others."

"Some parishes consist of up to 14 villages, which creates a challenge when funds are distributed—it often feels like the money is lost in a vast ocean. In some villages, no one has benefited yet, and when you visit, the people are understandably frustrated, expressing their anger over not receiving the funds."

"Nyakitojo, Kitaka, and Rwenkuba are the parishes that were gazetted but did not receive PDM funds. The Ministry of Local Government is aware of this issue, and it has been presented to Parliament. We are now awaiting the Ministry of Finance to allocate funds to these parishes so they can begin benefiting."

"Many people in cities like Fort Portal can easily engage in businesses such as selling eggs, dairy products, and other value-added goods that don’t require much space. Since most urban residents are tenants and lack the space for poultry or piggery farming, they can still sell these products instead."

"I’m not sure if it’s a matter of laziness or a reluctance to escape poverty, but many of you parents have not joined PDM yet continue to blame the government for not helping. How do you expect to be helped if you’re not taking the necessary steps yourself"

"The government introduced UPE and USE, yet some still claim that educating your children is too expensive. Now, with programs like PDM and Emyooga aimed at helping you lift yourselves out of poverty, you refuse to embrace them and continue to say you are poor. Why not appreciate the government's efforts, just for once"

"Other districts and cities have already started disbursing PDM funds to beneficiaries, and the money is actively being used to make an impact. However, in Fort Portal City, the funds remain in the SACCOs' bank accounts because officials are still in the process of verifying the beneficiaries."

"Today I prayed with Nombe Archdeaconary Church of Uganda Mbarara district in the CELEBRATIONS of their Mothers Day "Ekiro kya Mariamu".And I bless the name of the lord that am the preacher of the day."

"Hon.Ayebare Margaret Rwebyambu: Implementation is not the work of the parliament, it is for you the NGOs and ministries of government. We need to work together to end teenage pregnancies."

"The conflicting regulations in the sector have made fishers financially vulnerable."

"Any physical attack on a parliamentarian is completely unacceptable. Violence against women parliamentarians is especially shocking, particularly when it occurs during International Women’s Day celebrations."

"As COVID-19 continues to spread, healthcare workers remain on the front lines, risking their own well-being in hospitals across the country to combat this pandemic. It is our responsibility, as stakeholders, to support government efforts by ensuring that health workers have the critical resources they need to fight this global crisis and continue delivering essential care to their communities and families."

"As leaders, we have a significant role to play in supporting and enhancing government efforts to combat the pandemic that has devastated the country."

"Our commitment to supporting our communities, especially in times like these, is crucial for all stakeholders, as we all have a shared interest in the well-being of our country."

"As a district, we faced issues of misappropriation of funds; however, the reports from the Office of the Inspector General of Government and the State Housing Anti-Corruption Unit have not yet been released."

""Today marks a significant milestone for the hardworking people of Yumbe. We will forever remember Türkiye's support, and we are committed to making Yumbe a model region for fish farming by intensifying our efforts to honor this generous assistance."

"We recognize that limited access to finance is one of the biggest challenges women face, particularly in marginalized communities worldwide. Financial stability is crucial to building resilience. Empowering women financially creates a ripple effect that benefits not only their families but also their communities and entire nations. Without access to financial resources, women struggle to save, grow their businesses, and lift their families out of poverty."

"This grant will help uplift the economic well-being of many women by removing the barriers to finance that most women face. Community-based savings groups offer access to essential financial services that are often scarce in rural areas. These groups provide a safe place to save, opportunities to borrow small amounts with flexible terms, and a strong network of support and solidarity. We are deeply grateful to The Coca-Cola Foundation for their invaluable support."

"The completion of storyed padihdia modern market need sh3.5billion to accommodate all the vendors"

"The fund rolled out by the government is intended to alleviate poverty at the parish level across the country and tasked benefiting groups to spend it only on the enterprises they selected."

"For the fund to be successful in alleviating poverty, the respective individuals benefiting from PDM must first change their mindset from thinking the money is a gift from the government."

"Interventions for nodding disease syndrome need to be budgeted for and streamlined in the plans for the local governments"

"I want to assure them that February next year is still ahead of us. I know I won my votes honestly—I didn’t bribe anyone, I didn’t pay boda-bodas to ride around at night, and I didn’t send money for people to gather by the roadside. It was the love of the people that helped me win."

"These issues can be addressed if the Government ensures that integrating the DDA into the Ministry of Agriculture does not compromise the ongoing recognition and accreditation processes, which are essential for market access."

"The Ministry should treat this as a critical issue, given that milk is a perishable product. The rationalization of the DDA will not result in the expected savings outlined in the Certificate of Financial Implication, as the information provided was misleading."

"I would like to express my gratitude to President Museveni for his leadership over the years. His efforts have been pivotal in promoting peace and fostering national transformation. I also thank our youth for their commitment to embracing vocational training and acquiring skills that are vital in the modern economy. As a member of the Budget Committee, I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to allocate additional resources to the State House, with the goal of further empowering these initiatives."

"The government must ramp up waste management campaigns and enhance public education on proper waste handling and disposal."

"Now that I am a fully sworn-in MP, I pledge to engage my colleagues and work together to establish various committees aimed at driving sustainable development in Mbarara City and the entire region. These committees will bring together bankers, craftsmen, politicians, business leaders, and healthcare professionals to collaborate for the greater good."

"I am committed to serving with the utmost honor for everyone. While the swearing-in is significant, it won't be truly meaningful or memorable unless I fulfill my duty through service."

"Why are the small cats taken to prison while the big cat is left free? No one is above the law in this country. Will we ever see the General face trial in a court of law for brutalizing a woman here?"

"In Uganda, we must begin seeing women as human beings, not as property. I demand a public apology from MP Twinamat­siko to all women in Uganda, delivered through the same television station he used to make his harmful statement that women should be beaten."

"I call myself a feminist because I am staunch believer in justice for women and the validity of women’s perspectives."

"A fresh struggle to overcome new manifestations of patriarchy is constantly beginning; and it seems a matter of perpetuity."

"Rural women inspire me. They are the passion of my life and I will do everything and anything for their empowerment. Their knowledge and expertise are crying for a receptive ear, for powerful questions that will unearth and challenge their wisdom."

"The change has been tremendous. People now know what the gender agenda is, they might fear it in some places, but they now know."

"If anything were to happen to me today, I have no worries because I know these young women will carry this struggle until we get it right."

"You have to keep your eyes sharp all the time and be very analytical. When you see something coming, you have to ask what it is and how it will affect women."

"Be persistent! Be professional! You don’t have to be aggressive; be persistent, and people will know who you are, where you stand, and what you can’t compromise on. Walk the talk!"

"Build on the strength of women!"

"I realized that all I'd learned about international law and business was knowledge I could use to contribute where MY heart was--not in a law practice, but in an organizational scenario that focuses on the human condition, kindness, betterment and service to others."

"If the renewable energy transition is to come forth in such a timely manner, it must have an equally compelling incentive structure. This is the work we are trying to accomplish through the many policy discussions we are having as Parliament of Uganda, both at an internal level and in the global partnerships we make."

"She also observes that the shift to cleaner energy is not seen as economically beneficial, especially because it doesn’t capitalize on Uganda’s natural resources, which reduces the motivation for change."

"Hon. Shartsi Musherure points out that many people in Uganda are not fully aware of the serious consequences of increasing global warming."

"We settled on the bra protest. We thought it would be most appropriate for what had happened. It’s not like we were saying we don’t respect ourselves. We were disgusted by what had been done."

"I was seriously offended that a police force that is supposed to protect us had assaulted a woman in front of everyone."

"I felt down as a citizen of this country to know that our police force, which is obligated to protect us, could abuse a woman in full view. I was silent for a while as I tried to internalise what I had just seen. The next day i knew for sure that we would have to do something. We couldn't let this pass."