Government Ministers Of Uganda

"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 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"

"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"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."