Allan Ssempwebwa, communications officer in the Works ministry, added that the heavy traffic on Friday evening was largely due to some drivers refusing to follow instructions from the road construction team, a situation made worse by an accident.
Dr. Besigye, a veteran opposition politician, reflected on the meaning of Easter, saying prison, despite its intended punishment, offers space for meditation, learning, and spiritual renewal. “Reflecting on the current times during the Easter season has been poignant,” he added.
The Bunyoro region is among the areas with high incidents of power infrastructure vandalism, which is disrupting electricity supply both locally and nationally.
The ecumenical event, held under the theme "Lord, Save Us from Perishing," brought together hundreds of faithful from the Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. Pilgrims walked in solemn procession from their respective churches and converged at the Old Kampala Secondary School Playground for a joint prayer service.
The digital solution, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), is aimed at helping apprehend non-compliant fuel stations that evade penalties through transfer of ownership to new players across the country.
At the centre of service delivery are accountability, value for money, efficient and effective use of resources, improved communication, and decision-making processes.
The Vice President, Jesca Alupo, who officiated at the event, lauded the role of religious institutions in shaping societal values and supplementing government efforts in education and health.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Olanya confirmed that the idea was government led adding that they were approached through office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to come up with their views about the sub-region.
Speaking at the first consultative meeting held with a group of elites and opinion leaders Monday in Gulu City, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the Bardege-Layibi Division MP, explained that their recent decisions weren’t a betrayal but about exploring a constructive engagement with the government.
“I have served this party diligently for ten years. Many senior members, including the party president, Hon. Norbert Mao, have encouraged me to step forward and lead the party into the next general election,” said Alitia.
The warning was issued by Julius Esegu, President of the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), during the launch of a four-day Digital Security Management training for 15 journalists from various media houses in Teso. The training was held in Soroti City on Monday.
The Friday event, brought together thousands of believers who walked in solidarity through major towns and cities across the country, a devotion that reflects on the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary.
According to regional police spokesperson Mike Longole, the excessive consumption of illegally brewed alcohol, especially crude waragi, has long been a major driver of crime in the area, fueling cattle rustling, violence, and deaths related to liver complications.
Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said security operations are being reinforced through collaboration with sister forces, including the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
Joseph Lobot, the LC5 chairperson of the Amudat district said that the Grow project was well thought out but miscalculated when the proponents thought that all women were equal in terms of entrepreneurship skills, capability, and legalization of enterprises.
The equipment distribution is part of the “Fostering Sustainability and Resilience for Food Security in the Karamoja Sub-region” (F-SURE) project, a five-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and jointly implemented by FAO and UNDP.
