On Monday, the Deputy Inspector of Government Anne Muhairwe went to Luwero town council to investigate a complaint of irregular disposal of public land and construction of illegal structures.
Anthony Muwagga Mugagga, a professor of education and the principal of the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at Makerere University, said that the focus on material rewards can shift students’ priorities, making the exam process more about the gifts they expect to receive rather than their performance and hard work.
Atimango reports earning at least Shillings 70,000 each month after expenses such as firewood, yeast, and cassava. However, she notes that her profit is often consumed by the costs of feeding, medical care, and school fees.
Moses Acrobert Kiiza, the Bughendera County Member of Parliament, stated that a report has been submitted to the government and the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) requesting emergency infrastructural works, particularly on the Ntandi-Kikyo-Bundibugyo road.
According to district leaders, eight villages have been cut off from essential services such as health facilities, schools, and marketplaces due to flooding. This situation has raised fears of potential delays in delivering exam papers if not urgently addressed.
Following the incident, the leadership in the settlement and Lamwo district local government recommended the immediate installation of lightning arresters on major buildings within the refugee settlement.
John Pasquale Udo, the Refugee Welfare Council 3 Chairperson for Palabek Refugee Settlement says out of the nine victims, five are girls while nine are boys, all from the Nuer tribe.
"Companies like Total (TotalEnergies) Uganda and EACOP are acknowledging their Human Rights responsibilities and they promptly share their periodic reports with us," she said, calling on all businesses to show that they respect Human Rights at every level exercising diligence to prevent harm.
The organizations condemn the subsequent mob justice that has been directed at the victim's mother Hajjat Zuurah Mwezira, who bravely stepped forward as a whistleblower.
Following the incident, the leadership in the settlement and Lamwo district local government recommended the immediate installation of lightning arresters on major buildings within the refugee settlement.
Councilor Weswa refuted the claims of soliciting bribes. He clarified that only 40 beneficiaries approached him for assistance in obtaining GROW forms from the GROW focal person.
During the inauguration ceremony, Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, emphasized the board's critical role in achieving new targets aimed at enhancing the exploitation and value addition of minerals for economic transformation, industrialization, and job creation for Ugandans.
"Companies like Total (TotalEnergies) Uganda and EACOP are acknowledging their Human Rights responsibilities and they promptly share their periodic reports with us," she said, calling on all businesses to show that they respect Human Rights at every level exercising diligence to prevent harm.
According to the NWSC's Technical Supervisor, Samuel Etwalu, a blown water transformer is the cause, and the team is working on its replacement, which may take time. He urged the community to conserve water during this period.