Records indicate that the destructive earthquake, in the early hours of Sunday, 20 March 1966, was officially recorded at a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale, though several monitoring stations reported readings as high as 7.7. It remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region to date.
Out of the 73 schools flagged for cheating across the country, with their 2024 examination cancelled several belong to the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA), the Church of Uganda, the Roman Catholic Church and other faith-based organizations.
The court of appeal panel, comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Lady Justice Eva Luswata, and Justice Oscar Kihika, delivered the ruling on Thursday, nearly seven years after the incident.
On Wednesday, Betty Namukwaya the Nakasongola District Secretary for Finance tabled before the district council a proposed budget for the financial year 2025/26 which was estimated at 38. 1 billion shillings.
Pader District Water Officer Engineer Patrick Olanya revealed that while safe water coverage stands at 92%, sanitation (latrine) coverage is only at 69%, and handwashing rates remain low at 43%. Other key sanitation indicators show bath shelters at 72% and refuse management at 52%, indicating an urgent need for intervention.
Pastor Muwanguzi Andrew, the NUP Head of Ideology, Patriotism, and Training says that they have repeatedly demanded the release of Ssentongo and other abducted foot soldiers, in vain.
Led by Okin P.P Ojara, the Chua West County MP in Kitgum district, the MPs told Museveni they were willing to put aside their political differences in order to work collectively for the betterment of Acholi Sub-region.
Moureen Nantamali, a person living with hearing impairments in Kaliro district, says that most deaf children are denied access to education. However, as these children have grown into adulthood, she believes the government should find ways to enable their participation in the electoral process.
Speaking to journalists at Najjanankumbi the party headquarters, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, on Tuesday, the party president said the votes allocated to their candidate Sadat Mukiibi didn’t reflect the support that the party has in the area.
This is the last batch of the consignment to be distributed to the Karamojong reformed warriors who missed out on the first phase. The distribution exercise started on Wednesday in the Napak district before it was rolled out to other districts.
Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, stated that the exercise is already underway, and they are urging leaders to utilize the remaining time to make their declarations before the month ends. Achan noted that only 25 percent of government officials in Moroto district have so far declared their assets and expressed hope for a positive response as the exercise progresses.
Captain Edrin Mawanda, the Public Information Officer for 5 Infantry Division confirmed the arrests stating that the suspects in custody were found in possession of 117 stolen cattle, four arrows, and one bow.
