Speaker Anita Among has called on Members of Parliament and leaders across the country to consolidate efforts in the fight against cases of gender-based violence in Uganda.

The Speaker’s call comes at the commencement of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence which began on Monday, 25 November 2024.
“As we are aware, both women and men are potential victims and perpetrators of gender-based violence. A peaceful society begins with a peaceful family, so as leaders, I want us to ensure that we have a peaceful society by ensuring that we advocate for non-violence,” Among said.

AUDIO Speaker Among on gender violence

She added that the 10-day period ought to serve as a reflection on the gains in the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence.

In another development, the Speaker called on government to take action on an incident of gun violence in Ntinda, Kampala, in which she observed that two lives were lost on Thursday, 21 November 2024.
“Aware that security is a vital precondition for meaningful social economic activity, I want to urge the security agencies to effectively tackle this criminality and bring those people to book,” Among said.

AUDIO Speaker Among on gun crimes

In another development, the Speaker also urged the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to present the budget framework paper for financial year 2025/2026 ahead of time.
“Section 9(5) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 requires the Minister for Finance to table the National Budget Framework paper by the 30th day of December ,” said Among.

The State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi committed to present the budget document by Thursday, 12 December 2024 noting that its preparation is underway.