In his resignation letter, dated October 8th, 2024, addressed to DP Secretary General Dr. Siranda Blacks, Nalukoola stated, "The refusal and/or failure by the Party’s Secretary General to convene a National Council Meeting, as demanded by party members, has undermined the party’s democratic processes and the voices of our constitution."
Uganda Radio Network (URN) visited the area and found that the majority of the affected people are sleeping under trees, in the nearby churches and schools. Others are being accommodated at Butiaba Market while others have erected makeshift structures.
Edson Kambere, the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KML, stated that vital assets are being swept away, and even the few remaining items are being vandalized by unknown individuals. He added that the company estimates losing over 1,000 meters of 33KV line monthly and emphasized the need for the government to conduct another assessment of the facility.
Museveni also expressed gratitude for existing partnerships with the U.S., particularly in the areas of security, health, and education. He cited successful ventures, such as DET from Detroit, which has ordered 600,000 sachets of processed coffee, and invited further investment in computer assembly and technology.
Medard Muzahuura, a resident of Kiyoora in Kitumba Sub-county, Kabale District, shared his experience from 2010 when he sought police help after his wife forged his signature and mortgaged their family land to obtain a loan from Pride Microfinance Bank. While the bank initially sought an amicable resolution, Muzahuura said his file mysteriously disappeared from the police station, prompting the bank to backtrack on reconciliation efforts.
A security officer, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed that the deceased, Stephen Lochu, had previously been recruited by the UPDF in 2022 to work as a security informer.
The strike, spearheaded by the Joint Staff Associations—which includes the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative Staff Association (MASA), and the National Union of Education Institutions (NUEI)—was formally declared in a letter dated October 7, 2024.
Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said that the government is reviewing the housing policy to include the youth in the housing sector and to empower them financially so they can afford to build decent homes.
Medard Muzahuura, a resident of Kiyoora in Kitumba Sub-county, Kabale District, shared his experience from 2010 when he sought police help after his wife forged his signature and mortgaged their family land to obtain a loan from Pride Microfinance Bank. While the bank initially sought an amicable resolution, Muzahuura said his file mysteriously disappeared from the police station, prompting the bank to backtrack on reconciliation efforts.
According to the local authorities, the road networks in the district have become very poor, which is frustrating service delivery to the local communities.
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said that the government is reviewing the housing policy to include the youth in the housing sector and to empower them financially so they can afford to build decent homes.
In total, 22.6 Shillings trillion was lent out last financial year, compared to Shillings 21 trillion for the previous year. It also shows a 6.8 percent growth between the two years, which is higher than the 5 percent previous increase.
Museveni also expressed gratitude for existing partnerships with the U.S., particularly in the areas of security, health, and education. He cited successful ventures, such as DET from Detroit, which has ordered 600,000 sachets of processed coffee, and invited further investment in computer assembly and technology.
Mohamoud Ahmed, the Director of Planning and Investment at Atiak Sugar Factory, told stakeholders on Monday that the factory can only resume full-scale operations once it has a sustainable irrigation system in place.
