Reverend Canon Moses Kayimba, the Diocesan Secretary, in his report to the Diocesan Council, has revealed that they are struggling to secure a number of churches that have fallen prey to unscrupulous individuals who have grabbed large portions of land from them.
Philkol Mpairwe, a businessman in Buliisa who owns a hotel, explains that they invested a lot in the hotel industry targeting the oil workers, but unfortunately, the oil companies have resorted to accommodating their workers in camps, abandoning their hotels and lodges.
According to information obtained from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Nabahinda Cecilia and Nakiyimba Grace, who were sitting their examinations at Masaka Hall, were caught using smartphones during an afternoon exam to access AI-generated essays and summarized notes.
Steven Mayombwe, a councilor from Luwafu in Makindye Division, mentioned that the only thing they can do in their council is produce a wish list of the things they want to be done in Makindye, which he said is inappropriate.
The prosecution stated that on November 11, 2024, the accused gathered at Parliamentary Avenue, causing disruption and inconvenience by holding an unauthorized demonstration in the road while displaying placards and banners opposing the oil pipeline. The protest caused a standstill in traffic and disrupted work in the area.
Conducted between October 25 and November 25, 2023, the nationally representative mobile phone survey reached over 2,762 people across Uganda, underscoring a strong local belief that forest loss plays a central role in the country’s changing climate.
During a weekly security press briefing, journalists asked Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, who is also the police spokesperson, to address the concerns surrounding Sheikh Kakande's continued disappearance and the rumors of his death. Rusoke reiterated that there is still no information on the arrest or whereabouts of Sheikh Kakande.
ICOCA also urged private security companies not to prioritize use of excessive force in their operations. This also raised concerns as owners of private security companies led by their Chairman, Grace Matsiko, wondered how that would be applicable yet their clients have confidence when guards are armed with weapons such as guns.
Steven Mayombwe, a councilor from Luwafu in Makindye Division, mentioned that the only thing they can do in their council is produce a wish list of the things they want to be done in Makindye, which he said is inappropriate.
On August 11th, a heap of garbage at Kiteezi Landfill in Wakiso District collapsed in the morning, killing 35 people. Several houses were buried by the garbage, while others were intentionally demolished to facilitate rescue operations with heavy excavators.
According to the Ministry of Gender, over 350 Ugandans have been held in detention centers and prisons in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for various legal infractions. The repatriation program, which commenced on November 1, 2024, is set to last for 90 days.
Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.
In 3 months, these assets grew by 10.5 percent from ugx 3.18t, the surge attributed mainly to more public understanding of the advantages offered by investment vehicles.
Robert Nawubela, a member of Butiru Sacco says that they are bitter with the district for not processing their money yet all SACCOs in the district received.
"We are five years now and you know this is a heavily capital-intensive type of industry. We are not yet profitable, but the growth trajectory is we should be profitable in about 10 years time," says Rubombora.