The report is based on "a nationally representative survey of 3,062 MSMEs and in-depth interviews with 300 MSME owners," according to the consultant researchers: Ichuli Institute and Ipsos Ltd in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.
“On 19h January 2025, our client, in the execution of his duties, inspected a suspected dumping/degradation of the environment contrary to Section 55 of the National Environment Act Cap 181, Laws of Uganda that restricts the use of wetlands. Upon further inquiry, he found that the degradation was being orchestrated by Mrs. Arın Muhairwe, Deputy Inspector General of Government, who admitted to owning the land,” the letter obtained by our reporters reads in part.
Many boreholes in the area have either malfunctioned or have seen a significant drop in water levels due to the ongoing dry spell, leaving the community struggling for clean water.
Speaking at the university’s 75th graduation ceremony, Kigongo, who also serves as the national vice-chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, stressed that the course is crucial for providing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle Uganda’s pressing socio-economic challenges.
Burora faces six counts of hate speech and spreading malicious information against the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. The prosecution alleges that between March and June 2024, Burora used his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Harder HB, to post defamatory content labeling the Speaker as a torturer, murderer, kidnapper, and corrupt.
“The road works focus on sections of the Kampala Northern Bypass, especially between the Kisaasi and Busega interchanges, and involve removing old asphalt, processing the base, priming, and laying a new asphalt overlay. The affected carriageway sections will be fully closed for safety and efficiency, with traffic diverted to the opposite side. The closure will be in effect day and night during the works,” Katumba-Wamala said.
According to data by Twaweza, WhatsApp is the leading social networking service used by Ugandans, with two out of ten citizens (20 percent) using the service, up from one out of ten (11 percent) just three years earlier. This is followed by Facebook (14 percent) and TikTok (9 percent), which has grown rapidly in the past few years. X and Instagram are used by only a very small percentage of citizens, almost all well-educated residents of Greater Kampala.
Speaking to reporters by phone on Monday morning, Abubakar Kawanguzi, the head teacher of Nkoma Secondary School, stated that the school cannot confirm or deny the student's involvement until the investigation concludes.
The president made this statement on Tuesday afternoon while campaigning for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate for the Kisoro District Woman Parliamentary seat.
Reports indicate that Gen. Elwelu, joined by religious leaders such as Dr. Moses Odongo, Archbishop of the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches, and Bishop James Israel Tukei of Light Resurrection Ministries, camped at the site for two days, offering prayers and performing a cleansing ceremony. Elwelu stated that he had a divine revelation linking the region's challenges, including the "night gangs" known as Owokiwok (the Shakers), to rituals performed at the site.
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.
In the new draft policy on Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE), the ministry emphasized that while UPE and USE will remain free of charge, any additional charges or fees approved by the ministry will be collected by URA.
“Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago and is currently in custody. We intend to take him to court to face charges related to child abuse and torture. We also urge the public to remain vigilant about children’s rights, as outlined in the laws that protect the rights of children,” ACP Rusoke said.
Owoyesigyire clarified that Ntabu's role is limited to supervising case files to ensure they are processed and sanctioned by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Ntabu does not conduct interrogations or interviews with suspects.
Preliminary reports suggest that Alinga had been suspended from his church over allegations of stealing offertories worth 6 million shillings. Police are investigating whether this suspension is related to the murder.
The police responded and identified the deceased as John Bosco Ngorok, aged 30 years old an employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority under the domestic tax department.
The allegations first emerged when activist and cartoonist Jim Spire Ssentongo shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that some protesters who had been released reported being sodomized and physically assaulted by police officers during their detention last week.
Rusooke emphasized the potential for disorder due to the lack of transparency in the event's organization. "Given the lack of transparency and potential for disorder, the police strongly warn against proceeding with this march," he stated.
The procedure, involving the complete excision of female genitalia can lead to long-term health
complications during childbirth, such as fistula, continuous urine leakage, and
increases the risk of death during delivery due to early marriage.
