The gardens are being established in Ngongwe, Nyenga, Nakifuma, and Buikwe sub-counties, each covering approximately 2 acres. According to the County Chief (Ssekiboobo) Vincent Bintubizibu Matovu, the initiative aims to eradicate poverty in the area and strengthen the Kingdom.
The allegations were brought to light by Rita Namuwenge, the Emyooga National Coordinator and PDM Consultant for the Eastern Region, during a PDM evaluation meeting held at Magale Girls’ Primary School in Magale Sub-County on Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with our reporter on Tuesday, Yusufu Nsubuga, the General Secretary of Mbale Central Market, stated that three weeks ago, Town Clerk Ambrose Ochen promised to appoint a new market master. However, no action has been taken thus far.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango explained that the closure was necessitated by the overwhelming number of people at the store, which created a security gap.
During a press conference in Kampala, Benson Baritazare Kule, Chairperson of the Kasese Tourism Investors Forum, highlighted the festival's significant role in uniting the diverse tribes and cultures that have coexisted peacefully in the Rwenzori region for generations. He pointed to the Cultural Gala as a key event where this unity is vividly displayed.
There was renewed excitement in Kampala on Tuesday after the management of the store led by Daniel Akwanget announced that they would reopen on Wednesday, after improving security measures there.
