The report reveals that “87 percent of students walk between 0 to 3 kilometers, 10 percent walk between 3 to 5 kilometers, and 4 percent commute more than 5 kilometers.” This daily journey has been shown to restrict access to education, especially for children aged 6 to 12, with 5.7 percent of boys and 3.7 percent of girls in this age group struggling to reach school due to distance.
According to Simon Mundeyi, the Ministry's spokesperson, Muzungu-Boda was working in the country without a valid work permit, which is a clear violation of Uganda's immigration laws. According to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC), a tourist visa in Uganda doesn't permit the holder to engage in work activities.
The allegations were first made public by Michael Obong, an officer with the Child and Family Protection Unit, during a Spotlight Biannual Coordination Meeting hosted by the Kitgum District Local Government.
According to Cheptegei, Unity in fostering the charity course, will not only benefit those in need but it also gives Glory to God who gifted the athletes with Talent and excellence.
John Paul Kodet, the Napak LC V Chairperson says that some learners have been held back at home to help parents harvest crops in the gardens. “It’s the harvest season and some of our parents prefer keeping children at home to help them complete garden work,” he said.
Busoga's maternal and infant mortality rates are alarmingly high, with 480 mothers dying during labor out of every 100,000 births, nearly triple the national average of 179. The infant mortality rate in Busoga is also higher, with 58 deaths per 1,000 live births compared to the national rate of 28.
During the altercation, he took their six-month-old son and disappeared with him to an undisclosed location. Following the incident, Tumaine reported the matter to the police, prompting them to launch an investigation and search for the suspect.
Basemera went missing from her parents' home on Saturday last week under unclear circumstances. Her disappearance prompted her parents and residents to launch a search in vain.
Twinamatsiko vanished from his parent’s home on July 3, 2023. His father had left him playing with his peers as he departed for the garden. Upon his return, Alinaitwe discovered that his son was missing and his playmates could not provide an explanation for his disappearance.
Najib Musobya, a fisherman in the area, expressed concern about the safety of school children who frequently gather at the river after their evening lessons.
The suspect has been identified as Kusemererwa Tusiime, a resident of Nyangereka A cell, Kyomukama Ward in Kagadi Town council while the deceased child is Tusiime Mutegeki. The gruesome murder happened on Monday morning around 10 a.m.
According to Moreen Nyakato, the child's mother, Musana returned home on the day in question, entered the house where the child was sleeping, and carried out the gruesome act.
Ahumuza was on her way to harvest cassava when the chimpanzee emerged from the nearby bush, snatched the child from her, and ran back into the bush with the minor. She sounded an alarm that attracted the attention of area residents, who pursued the chimpanzee.
The deceased is identified as Fortunate Amutuhaire, daughter to Scola Timwesigye. She died after enduring exposure where her community lives since they were forcefully evicted from their ancestral land in a land deal they weren't party to, and with the presidential directive for them to be restored still unimplemented.
Kifuko reportedly developed labor pains on Sunday night and went to Kaiso's home for redress. She, however, developed unforeseen complications immediately after giving birth to a baby boy who died moments later.
