Bertrand Bisimwa, the president of M23 rebels, and the movement's political spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, released a statement on Wednesday afternoon, accusing the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers, in coalition with the Wazalendo militia, of initiating the conflict and violating ceasefire agreements.
In a turn of events, the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda has decided to defer the election of the next Bishop of Namirembe Diocese. The postponement comes with an announcement that the nomination process is still ongoing and, as such, a final decision has not yet been reached.
Rev Muheebwa added that the bishop-elect will be consecrated and enthroned as the Bishop of East Busoga Diocese on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the St. Stephen's Pro Cathedral in Bugiri district.
UNRA had initiated immediate repairs with a promise to complete the work within three weeks. However, work came to a sudden halt after just one week, with workers leaving the site and removing all equipment.
Leaders from NUP, including some party MPs representing Kampala Metropolitan constituencies, have allegedly mobilized people from across the country to converge at Entebbe International Airport and along the Entebbe road, as well as other roads leading to Bobi Wine's residence in Magere, Wakiso.
Zalika Mutesi, the interim chairperson of the FDC National Youth League told the youth and women about how they are the backbone of not just the FDC but society at large.
Prossy Kasiko, the principal human resource officer of Kamuli District, admitted to approving the overpayment, which was subsequently endorsed by the chief administrative officer, Tappy Namulondo.
The Ambassador of Denmark to Uganda, Signe Winding Albjerg, says the climate unpredictability is also becoming a big challenge to post-harvest handling for Ugandan farmers as sometimes dry weather suddenly turns into rain, affecting the drying grain. She says that the program is also a response to this challenge.
It is alleged that Muhereza, who was the groom, was assisted by the other four suspects to steal the cattle. Mukasa suspects that these four are part of a larger network involved in cattle theft in the district.
Speaking to journalists during a media update about the October Child Health Days on Wednesday, Dr Rita Atugonza, the Deputy Manager at the Uganda Expanded Programme on Immunisation (UNEPI), said
the country has set a target of achieving at least 95% coverage of all childhood vaccines but they’re still trailing because parents don’t take their children back.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and noted that the suspects are in custody at Rukiga police station while investigations continue.
The court heard that Mugisha and Maviri, along with others who are still at large, allegedly committed these crimes between August 2021 and November 2021 at the offices of NSB Advocates along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala City.
Those promoted to brigadier include John Musoke, the second in command of the 4Tth Division, John Patrick Otongo, the second in command of 2ND Division, James Muhwezi, the commandant of Airforce College Nakasongola, Richard Rubongoya, commandant of Air Force Base in Gulu, and Wyclif Keita, the commandant of Uganda Military Academy Kabamba.
Morley Byekwaso, previously serving as the assistant Head Coach of Uganda Premier League side SC Villa, is known for his role in guiding the Under 20 National team, the Uganda Hippos, to the final of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, where they faced Ghana and finished as runners-up.
In a statement dated September 29, 2023, Mukadasi Buyinza, the academic registrar, explained that once registered, students would be able to print their financial statements and examination permits, which are essential for accessing examinations in the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year.
Higher concentrations of NEETs are in Bukedi (61.4 percent), Lango (49.3 percent), Elgon (44.1 percent), Busoga (43.5 percent), Bunyoro (42.5 percent), and Kigezi (42.1 percent). The majority of them are unskilled (58 percent), from large poor rural households, disabled, substance abusers, and mostly between 25 to 27 years old.
According to the audit report, an individual named Ssaaka Lukyamuzi, supposedly deployed as a teacher at Kyagambiddwa Secondary School in Lwabenge sub-county has been receiving an annual payment of Shillings 7.48 million.
Michael Timuzigu, the Kajara County Member of Parliament noted that the aim of the Prayer Breakfast is to bond people with divergent cultural, religious, and political affiliations both within and outside of government, hence Kololo Independence ceremonial ground is ideal and convenient for all but not State House.
According to Onyango, the collaboration outlines initiatives like the Financial Inclusion cards, which will be issued by Equity Bank using MasterCard's Community Pass solution. These cards will function both online and offline, enabling individuals to securely and digitally manage their money.
