Israel Maniraguha, the head of mobilization for the Ghetto Initiative in the Bunyoro sub-region, while addressing hundreds of ghetto youth in Kiryatete East, a suburb of Hoima City, explained that the initiative aims to equip them with skills to deter them from engaging in criminal activities.
During a stakeholder meeting at the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Jinja on Monday, November 18, 2024, MEMD officials revealed that the project is in its final stages, with a consultant already procured and relocation plans underway.
Reports indicate that the chiefs convened a meeting with beneficiaries, during which they demanded payment of ten thousand Shillings from each individual for ICT assistance, claiming that this payment was necessary for them to benefit from the program.
Presiding over the consecration of the new Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho, at St. Peter’s Cathedral Duhaga in Hoima city on Sunday, Kaziimba noted that some of the arrested youths are still detained. He appealed to the government to consider their concerns and engage in dialogue with them.
During the regional ULGA meeting on Friday in Nabilatuk district, local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region demanded recognition as an independent region to unify their communities and promote development.
Taddeo Mivulo, the Kwania District Senior Agricultural Engineer, provided insights into the functionality of the irrigation system, noting that five farmers have already fully paid for and are being connected to the system. He emphasized the importance of proper maintenance to prevent damage to the systems.
During the launch at Mbale City Hall Chambers on Monday evening, Didacus Okoth, the Senior Public Communication Officer at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, explained that the objective is to identify all households in various specific areas across the 11 cities in the country.
Motivated by these findings, Ssentongo and his classmates utilized plastic materials, including empty water bottles and metallic particles, in their chemistry laboratory to create a drone sprayer. The drone is equipped with two pesticide-filled bottles and an integrated camera.
Led by Maxwell Kuwembula, the Kamuli District LC V chairperson, the councilors argue that Wabwire's public declaration of support for NUP is contradictory to his role as the leader of NRM councilors. They believe that his actions have weakened the party's position throughout the district, with grassroots supporters blaming the councilors for failing to take disciplinary action against him.
Speaking at the closing of a two-day retreat for the officers at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City on Tuesday evening, Babalanda expressed her concerns over the lack of cohesion among some RDCs, their deputies, and DISOs in Busoga.
Nakadama however stressed that accounting officers should be able to compile the requisite evidence confirming that the said persons are residents within the areas where they had been registered.
, Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda, the Bishop of Kigezi diocese, says politicians will no longer be allowed to campaign during the services. According to Bagamuhunda, the decision to stop politicians from campaigning in church was reached after realising that politicians have started distracting Christians from worship to their campaigns.
Some of the porous border points with heightened security include Ngomoromo in Lokung Sub county and Apiritii in Madi Opei Sub County in Lamwo district, Orom Sub County in Kitgum, Elegu in Amuru and Paimol Sub-County in Agago.
Speaking at Businge’s last campaign rally at Hoima Boma grounds on Tuesday evening, Museveni said the NRM government has done a lot of developments in Bunyoro region. He cited the discovery of oil, construction of the oil roads and international airport among some of the achievements of his government, adding that he gets surprised to see people contesting on opposition tickets.
Gabriel Kagira, the Secretary for Production and Environment and Bernard Ntoraine, the Secretary for Education and Health tendered in their resignation letters to the Sub County deputy speaker Joseph Akugizibwe on Thursday. They accuse the Sub County Chairperson, John Kyaligonza of incompetence and acting against development of the area.
Aber also said various groups have changed location due to lack of the necessary infrastructure and other production requirements like power. This consequently changes their registered location
Ayubu Madoi, the Chairperson Mbale Central Market, says he received a letter from the town clerk last month notifying him about the proposed installation of the mast on the market building, a proposal that was rejected by the vendors.
The Kitgum Municipal Council Speaker, Daniel Oroma, says the existing laws are silent on inducting lower local government leaders. He however, says he has already written to the Local Government ministry to organize orientation for the new leaders.
