Upon searching his bags, a sub-machine gun (SMG), 24 live rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines, 3 pangas, a 1-litre bottle of petrol, and ropes were recovered.
Colonel David Byaruhanga, who received the firearms, confirmed that the suspects were set free in line with the government's Amnesty Window. Under this arrangement, those who voluntarily surrender weapons are documented, issued disarmament cards, and integrated into peaceful communities.
The flag-off ceremony for soldiers under Battle Group XLII (42) and the Uganda Military Training and Mentoring Team IX (9) took place on Tuesday at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District.
The 68-year-old retired priest was killed in his home on Monday night, December 2, 2024. His body was discovered in his room on Tuesday morning at Agiret Village, Atiira Sub-County.
• Gross investment income rose by 38.3% to UGX 3.62 trillion, driven by fixed-income instruments and robust equity performance.
• URBRA introduced regulatory measures to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance member outcomes.
Professor Eli Katunguka the vice-chancellor of the university while speaking to journalists at a head of the 20th graduation ceremony on Wednesday said that going forward the university is to limit the number of bachelor’s degrees and focus on master's and Ph.D. to boost research and also influence policies in the country.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Muwaya collected between UGX 150,000 and 250,000 from parents seeking bursaries, which was not reflected in the organization's bank account. He allegedly took UGX 3 million from each of 450 individuals, promising low-cost motorcycles that were never delivered.
Speaking to the media after the training, Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, highlighted its purpose: equipping officers with the knowledge to handle cases involving children more effectively.
The Ateker Reunion Festival, which will last for three days, brings together all Ateker communities from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The event has also attracted guests from Turkey and South Africa.
The farmers say that the price has gone down from 1,200 Shillings per Kilo to 300 Shillings, prompting them to shift to other enterprises like Rice, Beans and Maize rather than cassava production which has become less profitable for them.
Michael Atingi-Ego, the Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda called for immediate government reforms to ensure that funds that are held in different schemes like collective investment and retirement benefits schemes are unlocked to finance development.
Benedict Lubang, the district engineer, revealed that the cost of full repairs exceeds 1 billion Shillings well beyond the district's current budget. “The Ministry of Works has suggested using 1 billion Shillings from the road maintenance fund for temporary fixes, but this will only offer short-term access,” Lubang explained.
