Shaban Kachemete, a former Mbale Resident District Commissioner and one of the organizers confirmed the cancellation. He stated that they are awaiting communication from the President regarding new dates for the event.
The committee's report revealed that 465.52 hectares of land were acquired for the Karuma hydropower project, displacing 3,735 people, including 280 landowners and 134 tenants. The project has affected both Karuma Town Council and Awoo Village.
Kiyonga, who has great respect for Uganda’s oldest university, notes that he will work with all stakeholders to ensure the holistic growth of the university.
Yusufu Nsubuga, the general secretary at Mbale Central Market, revealed that the water was cut off after Mbale City, failed to clear the outstanding bill. Vendors tried to pay off part of the debt, but their efforts were insufficient to restore the water supply.
The mother of three had been referred from Asuret HC111 to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital on Monday night because of the breech presentation diagnosed by midwives at the lower health facility. But at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Akwi was instead referred to Atirir HC1V, a lower health unit for an emergency C- section.
At a press conference held at FIDA headquarters in Kampala, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Communication and Advocacy Officer at FIDA, expressed deep sorrow over Cheptegei’s death. She highlighted that this incident reflects the vulnerabilities women continue to face, even as they achieve great success in various fields.
On Monday, Maj. Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the UPDF Mountain Division and Operation Shuja, reported that the rescue occurred following a confrontation with ADF rebels at River Asefu in North Kivu province on Sunday.
Patrick Amacha Dagu, the Project Officer at RICE West Nile, explained that after assessing the needs of Lobule, they quickly initiated a mini-irrigation scheme to support the women. "The women were ready to undertake vegetable farming during the dry season, so we focused on providing water and distributing it to the fields. This allowed them to grow vegetables in high demand in both Lobule and Koboko town," Dagu said.
Quinto Labeja, the chairperson of the central organizing committee, said they agreed to set another date for the installation of the chief following the request, given that the current heavy rains in the district could ruin the event.
