The farmers under their umbrella organisation of Wakiso Miraa Growers and Dealers Association Ltd, claim that the disputed act intended to prohibit the growing of mairungi is not backed by scientific evidence proving the plant as a narcotic drug.
Four passengers have been critically injured in an accident involving a bus belonging to Bismarkan Coaches Limited. The accident occurred on Monday morning at Kanaba Corner in Kanaba Sub County along Kabale Kisoro road in Kisoro District.
In their suit, filed before the High Court in Kampala today, the petitioners contend that a few minutes after midnight on December 27, 2016, joint security forces raided Nakasero mosque without a search warrant and made off with an unspecified amount of cash, computers, and motorcycles, among other valuable items.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesman, Emilian Kayima, says for once the police and the people of Kampala have to congratulate themselves for transiting from 2016 to 2017 in the most peaceful manner ever.
Albertine Police Spokesman Julius Hakiza identifies the deceased as Vincent Tibareke, a resident of Kijujumbwa village in Kimengo Sub County. He reportedly died as a result of head injuries sustained after he was pushed to the floor by the bar owner only identified as Kyamalire.
Alex Rukaari reportedly fell off a balcony at Sabbs Bar Restaurant along Bananuka Drive in Mbararas central business district on Sunday morning. He died in the evening at Mbarara referral Hospital where he had been rushed for treatment.
Residents are accusing the corporation of failing to maintain constant flow of water over the last six months and offering no explanation for the shortfall.
Citing numerous attempts calls for dialogue; Besigye says he will not be party to talks called by Museveni, stating that an independent person must be trustworthy and credible and should look at a mechanism to implement solutions.
The reopening of the university follows protracted negotiations and a resolution by lecturers through their Umbrella; Makerere University Academic Staff Association MUASA, to end a strike that had paralyzed work at the institution leading to its closure on November 1, 2016.
Buwembo, a member of the Jobless brotherhood pressure group, is challenging Kato Lubwamas election as a Member of Parliament on grounds that he does not possess the required academic credentials. Ugandan MPs are required to have an equivalent of the Advanced level A-level Certificate of Education as a prerequisite.
Food insecurity is particularly severe among IDPs in Leer, the majority of whom are displaced to nearby swamps and lack access to food aid or basic health services. Most are surviving on wild foods and fish, and some have recently moved to the areas of Panyijiar and Fangak.
A 25-year-old man in Dokolo district is nursing bullet wounds after he was shot by a warder on duty for attempting to forcefully enter the prison on New Years day.
Brig. Joseph Ssemwanga, the Commandant of the Armored Brigade says they have received intelligence reports about a group of people going around the sub region, meeting and registering youths with intent of recruiting them into suspected rebel activity.
