Designed by Oubuntu Architectural Designs, the seven-storyed structure will house the offices of the Emorimor, cabinet ministers, a community hall, and a museum.
Michael Obong, the head of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Kitgum Central Police Station, highlighted that most of these disappearances occurred when children were left unattended and traveled to town for public events such as gospel crusades and similar gatherings.
A joint investigation by Uganda’s electricity distribution company, UMEME, Police Fire and Rescue Service, and the Crime Investigations Directorate (CID) is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire that caused significant damage to Kalerwe Market.
Despite a 2015 pledge by President Yoweri Museveni during a wedding ceremony to provide the facility with a brand-new ambulance, no action has been taken.
Guterres urged developed economies to commit to new financing for the Loss and Damage Fund, noting that its initial capitalization of USD 700 million is insufficient in light of the escalating climate crisis. “The creation of the Loss and Damage Fund is a victory for developing countries, for multilateralism, and justice. But its initial capitalization of $700 million doesn’t come close to righting the wrong inflicted on the vulnerable,” Guterres said.
According to a preliminary police report, the accident occurred at around 7:20 PM on November 12, 2024, along the Adjumani-Gulu Highway near Ruyo Guest House in Adjumani Town Council.
Alice Apio, the Executive Director NUFOBO, a community-based organization says they are focusing on unlocking potential of women and youth in Gulu City to contribute to growth and development of the country.
Presenting a disease status report during the Kasese district task force meeting on Tuesday, Arafat Bwambale, the District Surveillance Focal Person said that despite the threat of the disease in the district, screening methods used by health personnel at the border entry point are still insufficient while they lack fund to conduct routine awareness campaigns.
Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture and Chairperson of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Commercialized Agriculture in Rural Areas, emphasized that despite the region’s abundant natural resources, food insecurity remains alarmingly high.
Roy Masendi Alali, the Councilor representing Zeu Sub-county, confirmed the incident and voiced the community's outrage. "The community is bitter and angry," Masendi said. "We are looking for these heartless individuals who have caused suffering again after we finally got access to clean water."
According to municipal officials, many of these buildings have been constructed without the necessary technical oversight from Town Engineers. Some structures are being built directly on sanitary lanes and road reserves, complicating efforts to expand essential services such as sewage systems, piped water, and electricity poles.
The report, which gathered data from at least one city or municipality in each of Uganda’s four regions, recorded a total of 11,154 consumer complaints. Of these, 7,112 were related to services, 2,085 to goods, and 1,947 to both. Among the service sectors, transportation emerged as the most frequent source of dissatisfaction.
According to Kamya, broadcasters have a vital responsibility in amplifying the message against corruption. She emphasized that the media should encourage the public to scrutinize individuals whose sources of wealth appear questionable.
Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident stating that the deceased was found lying on the floor inside her house with some visible wounds on the head.
The Karamoja region, which has historically struggled with food scarcity due to harsh weather conditions, experienced a bountiful harvest this season of crops like sorghum, maize, and sunflower. However, the joy over this harvest is now tempered by growing worries.
The tricycles, valued at over 20 million shillings, were donated by TechnoServe, a non-governmental organization, under the Horticulture Market Acceleration Project (HOTIMAP).
Statistics from the Outpatient Department at Arua Regional Referral Hospital reveal an upward trend in cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition among children. Specifically, the cases increased from 173 in 2020/2021 to 199 in 2021/2022 and 301 in 2022/2023. In 2023/2024, there were 254 cases registered.
