Uganda, April 24 -- That Uganda has one of the world's youngest populations is no longer news. It is, however, a constant reminder that attention must be paid to the well-being and general livelihood of the said section of the population. That is why it is concerning that the number of children and young adults coming into conflict with the law is rising.

Figures from the justice sector indicate that the remand home population rose from 1,111 in the 2023/2024 financial year to 5,426 in the 2024/2025 financial year, according to the 2025 annual police crime report.A total of 3,303 juveniles were involved in crime, up from 2,268 cases recorded in 2024.

Speaking at the 2026 National Performance Review Conference on Uganda's development age...