The passage of the Bill, which reshapes the country’s coffee regulatory framework, took place during a plenary sitting on Wednesday 6th November 2024 amid heightened tensions and an opposition walkout led by Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, who exited in protest following earlier disruptions.
Byron Onen, the Chairperson of the Raksa Transporters association, explained that the tuk-tuks were inspired by their experiences in Juba, South Sudan, and have since become a preferred mode of transport due to their affordability and safety features.
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi addressed the media on Tuesday at Parliament, highlighting heightened security around the parliamentary premises and anticipating additional deployments.
Dr James Onyoin a Board Member at LEAD and a Certified Public Accountant, stressed the need to have NEDs who are "free of any encumbrances" so as to be able "to whip management" where need be.
Speaking at the launch of Uganda Breweries' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the year ending July 2024, Amongi underscored the urgent need for individuals and organizations to contribute to the global sustainability agenda.
Advertisements by self-proclaimed “doctors” are pervasive in Arua City, commonly found on tree stems, electric poles, and billboards, each listing a range of ailments they claim to "treat" or items they promise to "recover," often including phone numbers.
Janet Ondo, one of the few vendors remaining, shared that the market was bustling before community markets started springing up along nearby roads, pulling traders and customers away. She remembers it as a top revenue generator for the district, but today few people are willing to trade there.
