The 10-kilometer roads are part of the 2500 kilometers of community access roads to be constructed to ease the transportation of produce, improve access to markets, and boost oil seed production. The roads to be graded shall be Acoricol - Kalodung which covers 6 kilometers and the second road will be Acoricol to Lorengecora town council.
The report is the first to comprehensively assess the global conservation status of peatlands, which store more carbon than all the world’s forests’ biomass combined; calls for urgent action to protect this overlooked ecosystem, including by strengthening Indigenous People’s land rights
During the Q&A session, moderated by Wakiso Chief Magistrate John Francis Kaggwa, court users raised several concerns, including the absence of a State Attorney at Bujuuko Court, corruption within the police force, delays in resolving land disputes, and the need for translation of legal materials into local languages.
Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi Regional Police spokesperson, stated that preliminary investigations indicate that around 9 p.m. on the night of her murder, Chebet received a phone call, left her parents' home, and never returned.
According to Joseph Wanyama, the LCI defense secretary of Namawanga village, Mabonga’s actions appeared to be influenced by drug use, as there were no prior misunderstandings between him and his community or parents.
On Friday, Justice Faruku Lubega ruled that Mbale City must compensate Nasimiyu, with the exact amount to be decided by the lawyers from both sides. Lubega also upheld the order from Equal Opportunities Uganda to suspend the advertisement for the city education officer position until Nasimiyu's interdiction ends in March this year.
Mpox samples are primarily tested at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) laboratory in Entebbe and the National Public Health Laboratory in Butabika but Boum reports some samples are stuck in the districts and not reaching their destination.
At just 13 years old, Odoch has already faced more challenges than many could imagine. Born with a physical disability that affected his mobility, his dream of an education seemed out of reach.
Simon Ssezi Mwijuka, the chairman of the Mbarara City Traders Association (MBACITA), argued that holding trainings and workshops in hotels primarily benefits traders in urban areas, leaving out entrepreneurs in rural regions.
In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, Chesang expressed her excitement about racing in Boston, noting that the event features some of the fastest female marathoners, which will challenge her to improve her personal best time as she looks ahead to the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, set for 2026.
K P Eswar, the Director of Corporate Affairs at Madhvani Group of Companies told URN Friday that the signing of the lease agreement now gives the company a go ahead to commence works on the land.
According to Dr. Masai, both victims have been placed in an isolation ward at Kapchorwa Main Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Dr. Masai urged the public to remain cautious by avoiding large gatherings, handshakes, and other activities that could facilitate the spread of the disease.
Justine Ocen, the District Vice Chairperson and Secretary for Health warned that Pader locals should be on high alert. He reassured residents that no cholera cases have been reported in Pader but emphasized the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices.
Sadam Kwemboi, a Senior Agriculture Engineer and the focal point person for the Ugift program in Nabilatuk District, explained that acquiring irrigation equipment individually was very expensive until recently when the government stepped in to provide support for committed farmers who cannot afford the system by offering grants.
Sandra Lakica, a participant from Pader Town Council, described the training as a transformation to her life. "I have learned how to create and market video content to generate income. As a literature student, I will use these skills to expand my coverage," she said.
According to Jalon Okot, WAPU's Agronomist, the project is designed to provide an alternative source of income for the youths, thereby reducing their reliance on criminal activities.
