Designed by Oubuntu Architectural Designs, the seven-storyed structure will house the offices of the Emorimor, cabinet ministers, a community hall, and a museum.
Ssekiranda's lawyer Mpiima said he was not ready to apply for bail as he hadn't prepared well the paperwork. He asked to be remanded up to November 25th 2024 and his request was granted.
Michael Obong, the head of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Kitgum Central Police Station, highlighted that most of these disappearances occurred when children were left unattended and traveled to town for public events such as gospel crusades and similar gatherings.
A joint investigation by Uganda’s electricity distribution company, UMEME, Police Fire and Rescue Service, and the Crime Investigations Directorate (CID) is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire that caused significant damage to Kalerwe Market.
Despite a 2015 pledge by President Yoweri Museveni during a wedding ceremony to provide the facility with a brand-new ambulance, no action has been taken.
Guterres urged developed economies to commit to new financing for the Loss and Damage Fund, noting that its initial capitalization of USD 700 million is insufficient in light of the escalating climate crisis. “The creation of the Loss and Damage Fund is a victory for developing countries, for multilateralism, and justice. But its initial capitalization of $700 million doesn’t come close to righting the wrong inflicted on the vulnerable,” Guterres said.
According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the incident occurred after police were alerted that a mob in Kyakapere village had arrested Deborah Bero, accusing her of witchcraft and alleging that she was responsible for the recent mysterious death of a resident.
According to a preliminary police report, the accident occurred at around 7:20 PM on November 12, 2024, along the Adjumani-Gulu Highway near Ruyo Guest House in Adjumani Town Council.
Mukwaya' s conviction followed his decision to enter a plea bargain with the DPP's office accepting liability for the charges against him in exchange of a lighter sentence.
Alice Apio, the Executive Director NUFOBO, a community-based organization says they are focusing on unlocking potential of women and youth in Gulu City to contribute to growth and development of the country.
Presenting a disease status report during the Kasese district task force meeting on Tuesday, Arafat Bwambale, the District Surveillance Focal Person said that despite the threat of the disease in the district, screening methods used by health personnel at the border entry point are still insufficient while they lack fund to conduct routine awareness campaigns.
Dr Daniel Okello, Gulu City Health Officer says during the door-to-door registration, health workers discovered a total of 90 children had not received any vaccine since birth. He says the discovery is shocking since vaccines are available adding that it poses a great health risk to the infants.
“I urge all of us to go the extra mile to ensure that children are safe by creating a conducive environment for them to be born, raised, and nurtured. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew19:14),” he added.
Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture and Chairperson of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Commercialized Agriculture in Rural Areas, emphasized that despite the region’s abundant natural resources, food insecurity remains alarmingly high.
The project, funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), began in May 2024 and was officially launched at Esella Country Resort Hotel on Tuesday. The scheme aims to train 4,500 smallholder farmers by 2027.
Roy Masendi Alali, the Councilor representing Zeu Sub-county, confirmed the incident and voiced the community's outrage. "The community is bitter and angry," Masendi said. "We are looking for these heartless individuals who have caused suffering again after we finally got access to clean water."
According to municipal officials, many of these buildings have been constructed without the necessary technical oversight from Town Engineers. Some structures are being built directly on sanitary lanes and road reserves, complicating efforts to expand essential services such as sewage systems, piped water, and electricity poles.
