In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when uncertainty gripped the nation and many students (both national and international) found themselves stranded, the 31st National Executive Council of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA-NEC) rose to the occasion. I was honored to be part of the delegation that engaged national leaders to advocate for the welfare of students during these trying times.
We held a highly productive meeting with the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, and Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, then Minister in Charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister. Our discussions focused on the dire situation faced by thousands of students who had been left without access to basic necessities due to the nationwide lockdown.
Through our collective efforts, we were able to secure relief food and essential items for stranded students across the country. This was not just a policy achievement, it was a lifeline to many who had nowhere else to turn.
