#HappeningNow Robert Kakuru, the Executive Director of Kick Corruption Out of Uganda, has called upon the Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) to prioritize research and innovation as it works to strengthen teacher education in the country. Kakuru also urged the institution to equip teachers with skills in using different global Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, saying technology is increasingly becoming an important part of education and teaching. He made the remarks during the ongoing community engagement workshop at UNITE Kabale Campus, which brings together education stakeholders from the Kigezi Sub-Region to discuss the future of teacher education and the role of UNITE in addressing emerging educational needs.

#HappeningNow Kick Corruption Out Uganda is conducting a one-day capacity-building training at Kyanamira Sub-County Headquarters for newly elected LC1 chairpersons and their committee members from five selected villages in Katokye Parish, Kyanamira Sub-County. The training is aimed at strengthening local leadership, accountability, transparency and community participation in governance. @BEINEROBERT

#HappeningNow The newly elected LC1 chairpersons and their committee members from five selected villages in Katokye Parish, Kyanamira Sub-County are being equipped with knowledge on “The Role of Lower Local Leaders in Promoting Democratic Governance and Human Rights" The training conducted by Kick Corruption out of Uganda with Support from the Electoral Commission seeks to strengthen the capacity of local leaders to promote democratic governance, uphold human rights, enhance accountability and effectively serve their communities.

#HappeningNow Robert Beine, the Southwestern Elections Officer, says the Electoral Commission considered it necessary to conduct voter education as part of broader efforts to promote informed citizen participation and contribute to the fight against corruption in Uganda. He made the remarks during the ongoing capacity-building workshop for newly elected LC1 chairpersons and committee members from five selected villages in Katokye Parish, Kyanamira Subcounty of Kabale District following the elections of LC1 chairpersons and their committees, as well as LC2 leaders. Beine says the training is intended to equip the newly elected local leaders with essential knowledge and skills about leadership, their roles and responsibilities, and the importance of serving their communities effectively. @BEINEROBERT @j_mucunguzi @UgandaEC @kickuorg @RobertKakuru10

#HappeningNow According to Kakuru Robert the Executive Director for @kickuorg, LC1 leaders are expected to: -Exercise leadership within the authority given by law, without exceeding their legal powers. -Promote democratic participation and community decision-making, ensuring that residents have an opportunity to contribute to matters affecting their communities. -Help maintain law, order and security through lawful community structures and in accordance with established procedures. -Mobilise and support community and self-help development initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents. -Serve as a communication channel between government structures and citizens, helping communities understand government programmes while communicating citizens’ concerns to relevant authorities. -Monitor local administration, government projects and service delivery, and report concerns or challenges to the appropriate authorities.

#HappeningNow "When an LC1 chairperson is absent, the vice chairperson should take charge of the council’s responsibilities. Where both the chairperson and vice chairperson are unavailable, the secretary should step in to undertake necessary official duties, including responsibilities relating to the official village stamp" - Robert Kakuru, Executive Director @kickuorg explains during a one-day capacity-building training for newly elected LC1 leaders and their committee members, focusing on “The Role of Lower Local Leaders in Promoting Democratic Government and Human Rights in Nyakijumba–Katokye Parish of Kyanamira Subcounty, Kabale District”

#HappeningNow Robert Kakuru the ED of @kickuorg has reminded local leaders that decentralisation transfers political, administrative and financial authority to local governments, giving them greater responsibility in the governance and development of their communities. During a one-day capacity-building training for newly elected Katokye Parish, Kyanamira Subcounty LC1 leaders and their committee members at Kyanamira Headquaters, he explained that decentralisation is designed to strengthen citizen participation, democratic control and effective service delivery at the local level. @BEINEROBERT @RobertKakuru10