President Museveni said it is now clear that corruption is a big problem in Uganda. He notes IGG estimates that the country loses Ug.sh 9.7 trillion per year on account of corruption.
He said the young people (with their passion-driven outlook) and the victims of corruption have a chance to lead this effort after the accounting officers failing themselves.
Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on August 11, 2024 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Hoima. He replaces Bishop Samuel Kahuma who has clocked the mandatory retirement age of 65 years.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday at around 9:30 Am while inside one of the grass-thatched huts as they were planning to go for a cattle raid mission.
Nelson Dada, the chairperson Arua Market Vendors Association faulted the authorities for failing to involve the vendors during the Market design. He says that the constructed stalls in the main market are small, which does not offer enough space for the vendors to place their goods on display.
Before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, boxing was Uganda’s most successful sport at the Olympics, earning a total of four medals: three silver and one bronze. However, the current state of the sport in the country does not guarantee a bright future, with no athlete set to push for Uganda's legacy in Paris.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango identified the suspects as Siem Fustem and Henok Foto, both Eritrean nationals and refugees from the same area. They are currently detained at Katwe Police Division on charges of murder.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accused alongside the District Internal Auditor, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Council Clerk, the District Speaker, and members of the District Executive Committee. Among those summoned on cases of computer misuse is Samuel Odongo, the councillor representing Nama Sub County in the district.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police spokesperson, confirmed Opio's arrest and detention in a telephone interview with URN. He stated that detectives are working on Opio's file, which will be forwarded to the Resident State Attorney for perusal and legal guidance once ready.