The 48 youths are part of the 240 youths from across 8 districts, a municipality, and a city in the Acholi sub-region who underwent six months of vocational skill training at the Acholi Regional Industrial Hubs in Gulu District.
This issue was raised during the open day dialogue meeting with various stakeholders on land-related issues, organized by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development's Teso zonal office based in Soroti City.
Christine Anyinge Ojok, the managing Director of Tinoq Farmers hub ltd which is providing certified climate-smart seeds to farmers stressed the need for more agricultural extension workers who can provide agricultural knowledge to farmers at all times.
A High Court in Moyo will serve the districts of Moyo, Yumbe, Obongi, and Adjumani, while another in Nebbi will serve Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Madi Okollo.
Shalome Nahurira, the Program Officer at Faraja Africa Foundation, emphasized that young people can use social media to stay informed about national issues and the responsibilities of leaders, ensuring they channel complaints and accountability queries to the right authorities.
Francis Ojok, the LCIII Chairperson of Koch Goma Sub County, expressed anger over the district’s decision to redirect the road to Nyamukino in Lungulu Sub County.
According to the Auditor General’s report and an analysis by the Uganda Debt Network (UDN), Uganda’s public debt has surged from USD 35.1 billion in FY2018/19 to USD 46.8 billion in FY2023/24—an alarming 104% increase in just six years.
The delegation was led by the OBR Deputy Prime Minister, Rwenzururu, Benson Kule Baritazale, and was received by a team led by Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, the Speaker of the Great Buganda Lukiiko.
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.
During a field visit on Wednesday to monitor projects supported by the Swedish Government in Vurra Sub-County, Arua district, Dousa explained that access to justice is fundamental to the functioning of any state.
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.
Achan issued the directive on Wednesday while monitoring government projects in Kwania District, where there are allegations of mismanagement of funds allocated for the development of Aduku Seed Secondary School.
According to Resident Judge Phillips Willebrord Mwaka, the court has made significant progress in managing its caseload despite the challenges posed by the inherited cases. "The court has worked tirelessly to clear the backlog of cases inherited from Gulu High Court Circuit," Mwaka said. "We have also registered 1,137 new cases, which is a testament to the growing trust in the court by the people of Kitgum and surrounding districts."
Speaking to moneylending agents in Paidha Town Council Wednesday, authorities warned that failure to comply will result in drastic action. Assistant RDC Zombo, Bruno Mananu Ubomba, revealed that numerous complaints have been lodged by residents who face significant hardships after their IDs were seized by lenders.
Ibrahim Ssemujju, the Kira Municipality solely authored the Minority Report, urging Parliament to reject the supplementary budget. Ssemujju objected to several allocations, including Shs298 billion for Lubowa Hospital, Shs115 billion for Atiak Sugar Factory, Shs367 billion for State House, Shs67 billion to Nelson Tugemu for marketing Uganda’s coffee, and Shs725.42 billion for the Umeme buy-out.
