Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured.
The Museveni administration who has been in power since 1986, has faced criticism for crackdowns on political dissent and media censorship.
The run-up to the 2021 general elections saw a surge in such incidents, including arrests of opposition figures like presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, disruptions of opposition rallies, and instances of police brutality.While the elections themselves were relatively peaceful, there were allegations of irregularities and concerns about the fairness of the process.There are increasing concerns to have civic education to shape the political landscape and give knowledge to the electorate.
Civic education instills democratic values such as tolerance, respect for diversity, rule of law, and civic duty. This knowledge enables citizens to make informed decisions and engage effectively in political discourse.
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