Government Ministers Of Uganda

"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."

"I haven't left the office"

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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,”"

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

"After that, it depends on what my people decide. I won’t give up until they say no."

"I thought it was the end of my life."

"We can sense and imagine what others might see."

"We’re not here for competition. We are all growing at our own pace"

"How are these weeds entering our country? Are they being imported? We need to identify their origin so we can stop their spread."

"I'm not familiar with the procedures the army follows, but if they asked him, that's acceptable. As an MP, he has the right to express his views, though unfortunately, he found himself in a difficult situation."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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