The protesters, mostly women and youth, marched from areas including Kamuli Road, Mafubira Zone A, and Mafubira Zone C, carrying placards accusing SGR officials of corruption and collusion with the government to label them as wetland encroachers.
According to Kampala Hospital CEO Dr. Peter Kibuuka, there were no records of Balondemu scheduled for surgery on the claimed dates, nor had he ever been treated there.
During his submission on Monday, Kwoyelo highlighted that whereas he is seeking pardon from the victims, religious leaders and President Yoweri Museveni, he too is a victim of the LRA war. He noted that he was abducted at the tender age of 12 by LRA rebels and trained through the years to commit the crimes he had been convicted of.
The ULS statement further described the expulsion as "a bold and necessary step to restore public faith in the legal profession and to protect the independence of the Uganda Law Society." It also highlighted the society’s duty to "act decisively to safeguard the influence of the legal profession and to restore public confidence in the justice system."
A victory for Uganda would propel them to ten points, potentially matching South Africa's points tally if they win as well, ensuring qualification for both teams. Even if Congo and South Sudan win their remaining matches, they cannot reach ten points, making this a decisive moment for Uganda and South Africa.
Earlier media reports had suggested that they were expected to appear on Monday, but Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, clarified that Kisaka will be joined by her former deputy, David Luyimbazi, and former director of health, Daniel Okello, on Wednesday starting at 9 a.m.
Charles Richard Kamuli, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution in his submission told the court that the majority of Kwoyelo’s victims were violently executed before their loved ones using sticks, clubs, and in some instances gunshots.
During his submission on Monday, Kwoyelo highlighted that whereas he is seeking pardon from the victims, religious leaders and President Yoweri Museveni, he too is a victim of the LRA war. He noted that he was abducted at the tender age of 12 by LRA rebels and trained through the years to commit the crimes he had been convicted of.
Charles Richard Kamuli, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution in his submission told the court that the majority of Kwoyelo’s victims were violently executed before their loved ones using sticks, clubs, and in some instances gunshots.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Ssejjibwa was apprehended during an operation in Natete's Ssendawula zone, where a group of assailants had raided an apartment complex and stolen various items.
According to Annet Lekuru, the Executive Director of Feminature Uganda, girls and women who participate in programs implemented jointly by the organizations acquire knowledge and skills to protect themselves against the several challenges they are facing.
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
The country's demand for petroleum products has also increased from the previous 180 million litres a month to more than 230 million, with UNOC responsible for all the imports, save for aviation fuel.
This development, comes after a regional internet outage that lasted over two days, caused by disruptions to the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems. The initiative to establish an alternative route is seen as a vital step towards ensuring more reliable internet services across the region.
At the signing of the construction agreement with Turkish company Yapi Merkezi, SGR project coordinator Canon Perez Wamburu disclosed that the deal was concluded at €2.7 billion, down from the initial company proposal of €3.4 billion.
Arua City received Shillings 2.02 billion under the already approved budget for the financial year 2024/2025 to supplement deficits on the existing USMID projects as the program ended on June 30, 2024.