Following Justice Ssekaana 's decision, Assini has been sworn as the new Lord Councillor for Makindye East II Constituency to continue with the remaining part of the term until 2026 elections.
They accuse their leaders of failing to take sufficient action to rehabilitate the roads, many of which have not seen any maintenance in over twenty years, rendering them nearly impassable.
Baritazale Benson Kule, the Deputy Prime Minister of Rwenzururu Kingdom, stated that the kingdom is currently seeking financial support to fund various activities, including the coronation celebrations, a cultural gala, tree planting, and a football tournament.
This initiative is led by the Buddu Rural Coffee Growers, Traders, and Processors’ Association, which comprises various stakeholders in the local coffee production and supply chain.
Cikawun Sakina, a farmer from Mambi village, Pajur parish in Erusi sub-county, explained that they have adopted best agronomic practices, including early soil preparation, planting, proper spacing, and using local organic pesticides to combat pests. These methods have led to high-quality yields.
The report indicates that generally, deaf people are struggling hard to access services due to communication limitations between them and healthcare service providers.
According to the Ministry of Health, WASH-related diseases cost the government UGX 530 billion annually, exceeding the UGX 511 billion spent on medicines nationwide.
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
According to Kafeero, the IFFs threaten the future of both Uganda and Africa and it is time to involve the younger people who own the future, to use their potential and change the narrative, as well as allow for inclusivity in fighting IFFs.
The rehabilitation was launched on January 2, 2024, and the contractor was given six months to complete the works covering the expansion, grading, installation of culverts and improving the drainage system for 1.06 billion Shillings.
The investors expressed interest in various sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, food and vegetables, crafts, coffee, banana flour and vanilla. They also discussed setting up a computer assembly plant in Uganda and positioning the country as a hub for technological manufacturing in the region.
The members argue that the sub-regions unexploited minerals, such as gold, present an opportunity to industrialize the sub-region with huge market potential because of its strategic location to two countries and also improve its poverty index, given that it is among the poorest in the country.
