Kilama, who is also the Democratic Party (DP) Chairperson for Pader District, was reportedly apprehended by armed operatives in civilian clothing at the court's entrance. Cliph Atare, DP spokesperson for Pader District, stated, “He was assaulted before Kilama was whisked away to an unknown destination.”
Allan Ssempebwa, a Communications Officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed to Uganda Radio Network Thursday that four expansion joints have already arrived in the country from China awaiting installation works by the contractor.
On Monday, residents from the three villages of Abwoc B, Akolomomtii, and Bardek Cells in Inomo Town Council began the manual repair of the 4.5-kilometer road, starting from the deteriorated "Odado" swamp. They used spades, pangas, and hoes to carry out the work.
Cosmas Ayepa, the Moroto District Secretary for Social Services, noted that the district leadership is only involved during the groundbreaking ceremonies, after which the central government takes control. He explained that the lack of information has made it difficult to monitor these projects.
Besigye is jointly charged with Captain Denis Oola, 48, from the armored brigade, and Hajji Obeid Lutale, aged 65. The three individuals are accused of five offenses. The first offense involves charges related to national security under Section 128(1)(f) of the UPDF Act.
Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson said that police were alerted to the situation by concerned members of the public, who reported their suspicions.
The incident happened on Friday night at Leterwa Settlement Camp in Kaloula Village, Sidok Sub County. The fire burnt down 24 Manyattas with 85 bags of maize grain.
UAPA's Jackson Isabirye from UAPA says that the elimination of crime resulting from alcohol abuse can only be eliminated through community sensitization drives.
In 2023, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) started upgrading the road using USD 288 million in funding from the African Development Bank under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project.
During December, the Government’s fiscal operations (revenue and expenditure) resulted in a fiscal surplus of 737.17 Billion Shillings, surpassing the 67.59 Billion surplus that it had projected for the month.
Betty Akello, on behalf of over 500 other claimants had asked court to deny Egole and his colleagues consent order which would allow them benefit from a decree on cattle compensation ordered by court.
"Busega-Mpigi Expressway project is facing significant shortcomings in technical preparation and funding management," says the report, adding that the cost has since more than doubled.
Oceng however accused a commanding army officer of the Tiger Brigade in Magwi County for allegedly under declaring the rightful numbers of the stolen cattle and extorting up to 2.5 million shillings from the cattle owners. He said initially the reports they got indicated the army in South Sudan had intercepted 24 cattle but only 11 were produced.
