Godson Mumbere, the Executive Director of Vision International Actors says that it is ideal that collaborations between donors and key local CSOs start right from the co-designing of projects to avoid duplication of works and pave the way for long-term results.
Christopher Oyam, a clinic officer at the hepatitis clinic, emphasizes that early detection enables patients to access therapy and prevents further disease transmission.
The Uganda Land commission-ULC acting chairman, Prof. Pen Mogi Nyeko said they are acting on the directive of the President who pledged to relinquish government interest in the same land in favour of the residents.
According to an initial plan, Mumbere expected to visit Rukoki Health Centre IV, Kilembe Mines hospital, and make a tour around Kasese municipality among other areas before addressing his subjects at Rwenzori Square. However, his convoy was led by police from his Palace in Habitant cell, Kasese Municipality straight to Rwenzori square and back to the palace.
Funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs with additional support from Nespresso, the project follows the conclusion of a related three-year project titled "Child Education Project" in the region.
Speaking to Christians at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese town, Mumbere stressed the rich historical presence of diverse tribes in the Rwenzori area and urged against division along tribal lines.
Mumbere, who had been arrested in 2016 along with over 200 of his royal guards following an attack on the palace, made a triumphant return to Kasese town at approximately 2:00 PM.
Speaking to his subjects on Wednesday at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese Municipality blamed the incidents on wrong elements who created baseless stories against him, sparking a conflict with the government.
Mutuzo cautioned the subjects not to mix politics with the institution arguing that the King and the Kingdom leadership must be given space to perform their cultural roles including uniting all parties.
The homecoming organizing committee, along with the three pillars of the Kingdom, which include the Royal Family, Kingdom Veterans, and Chieftains, had initially set a budget of Shillings 9 billion for this event.
The Director of Forensic Services at the Uganda Police Force, Andrew Mubiru, said that they are remaining with six bodies whose DNA samples did not match with those of the parents. He says that the police would take more samples from other relatives in order to identify these bodies.
In a letter received by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, stated that the state had lost interest in pursuing the cases against them. Amnesty was granted to the accused and suspects who applied to the Amnesty Commission, admitting their mistakes.
The two UPDF buses transporting the royal guards led by Capt. Derrick Mwesige Ayebale entered the central business district around 8: 45am amid cheers and jubilations from the awaiting relatives, Rwenzururu Kingdom loyalists, and other town dwellers.
The LCI Chairperson of Kibirigha I village, Gideon Sibyolho says many parents are unable to facilitate their children back to school due to financial constraints after heavy rains destroyed their gardens.
Kamya said the biggest challenge facing the survival of the local population today is land fragmentation associated with traditional inheritance practices.
According to the girls, they were enticed into relationships with these workers but were abandoned once the company completed its work in the area two years ago.
