Enock Taremwe, in charge of Katoogo Health Center III, during the monitoring, thanked the Government for the implementation, which will improve service delivery to the patients. The theater's expected catchment population is about 30,000 people.
To tackle teacher absenteeism and improve monitoring, the Ministry introduced a smartphone-based system called the Teachers Effectiveness and Learner Achievement (TELA) tool. TELA was designed to provide real-time data on teacher attendance and classroom activities.
Antonio Querido, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Country Representative in Uganda appealed to concerted efforts involving farmers, traders, regulators, and the government to ensure that consumers access safe food.
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.
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.
His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected as a Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) councilor for Jinja Municipality and later served as Deputy Mayor. Mzee Olwa’s political influence grew when he joined the Constituent Assembly in 1994, where he played a pivotal role in drafting Uganda's 1995 Constitution.
Aisha Inyaa, a fishmonger in Obongi Town, shared that the flooding has led to a surge in waterborne diseases among children due to the lack of clean water sources. Inyaa, who emphasized the plight of families displaced even from areas not initially near the riverbanks, called on the government for assistance in relocating the affected communities.
The Wetland Restoration Project was introduced in 12 districts, including Budaka, Namutumba, Kalilo, Butaleja, and Kibuku, all of which have significant wetland areas. Through the initiative, farmers who were evicted from these wetlands for environmental protection have been provided with exotic goats and cows.
During the launch, Archbishop Kaziimba expressed his gratitude to the Christians, political leaders, and well-wishers who supported the funding and completion of the church building.
The 100 resettlement houses bring to 235 the total number of Resettlement houses constructed by TotalEnergies in exchange for land being taken over for oil infrastructure.
Patrick Owori, Executive Director of the Human Rights and Environmental Concerns Activists (HURECA), which is part of CSBAG, noted that local governments lack structured climate financing strategies, especially in safeguarding protected areas in Busoga and Bukedi. He pointed out that the sub-regions are known for rice farming in wetlands, and without deliberate financial support for alternative livelihoods, it is difficult to convince encroachers to leave these areas.
r. Innocent Nkonwa, the Luwero District Health Officer, attributed the rise in cases to poor hygiene practices in homes and the consumption of contaminated water. Nkonwa explained that, despite government interventions, many residents still engage in unhealthy practices such as open defecation due to a lack of latrines, and some fail to wash their hands after using the toilet.
The school which has an enrollment of 310 pupils started to its operations in 2020, following a resolution from community members, who cited the challenge of the increasing cases of learners that have failed to attain primary school education.
The legislators seek to rezone land surrounding National Parks and Forest Reserves to accommodate settlers, addressing ongoing issues of land ownership and security of tenure for residents living near these boundaries.
Swizin Tinkamanyire, 77, whose house is on the verge of being submerged, expressed his despair, noting that he has no place to relocate. He recalled how his permanent home was destroyed by the 2020 floods and how this current flooding marks the second time he has faced such a calamity.
Richard Kaijuka, the chairperson of the chamber’s board of trustees and a former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, highlighted the need for the government to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete actions to develop the extractives industry.
While the catchwords of the store “Cheaper. Satisfaction. Quality” stand out prominently, some shoppers were skeptical about the quality, a major characteristic that Ugandans attach to products made in China.
The protestors carried placards with messages such as "Uganda is not poor, they are stealing its wealth," and one with a more vulgar message, "Corruption has ...me. I am here to moan," alongside another that read, "Say no to Corruption, for the Children."
During the handover Ceremony held the Kabale District Headquarters, the Executive Secretary for Marketing and Production Ronald Bagamuhunda said that Bakak had fearlessly commanded the fight against corruption in the District, arresting a number of corrupt officials and recovering hundreds of million shillings, especially in the Parish Development Model –PDM Program.
