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.
"Management therefore calls upon all staff to continue with the performance of their duties as any concerns regarding salary harmonization are being addressed," reads part of the circular addressed to all Makerere University staff.
Doctor Elizabeth Nyirazihaawe, the Supervisor of the TB and Leprosy Control Program at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, reveals that in one week, they have registered a total of 361 new TB cases, and 13 more patients whose conditions had already advanced to multidrug resistance-MDR-TB, a strain that can only be treated with a combination of drugs because it can no longer respond to the first-line treatment.
Daniel Ocira, a senior five student of Kitgum High School was reportedly killed by unknown people at Acutomer B, Cell in Kitgum Municipality on Wednesday.
Lokol Betty, a resident of Lokiyekes village in Lolelia sub-county was attacked by an elephant that had strayed from Kidepo National Park, while she was going to her garden on Tuesday.
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
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.
According to the records, over the first six months of the year,a total of 933 billion Shillings was paid by individuals and companies to insurance firms, up from the same period of 2023 when a total of 823 billion was underwritten.
Speaking during an oversight visit by the Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi and his shadow cabinet Monday, Ahmed noted that most of the factory failures have been blamed on Horyal Investments Holding Company Ltd despite UDC being a shareholder.
