Sheikh Lukman Wakinyankali, a member from the Kibuli faction set the stage when he emphasized the need for unity. He says the event was a good platform for Muslims to set their differences aside and unite for the same cause.
At Kasese Cathedral, Francis Aquirinus Kibira, the Bishop of Kasese Catholic Diocese called upon Christians to desist from infidelity and stay true to their marriage vows.
Dr. Derek Muhwezi Banyweine, an Urban Planning Specialist at Makerere University, agrees that government needs to rethink the way public transport is regulated.
Gadi Mbayahi, the chairman of the Rwenzururu Kingdom prime ministerial commission says many youth tend to live recklessly during Christmas and end up doing things that endanger not only their lives but also pose negative effects on the entire community.
Under the phase two of USMID project that shall run for five years, Lira Municipal is set to upgrade to tarmac some of the roads situated within the central business town.Some of the roads to be tarmacked includes, Olwol, Noteber, Obangakene, Oyam, Bala, and Aputi.
The executive director research and policy Adam Mugume says people are borrowing more shilling-denominated loans than dollar-denominated ones because of exchange rate volatility.
Lwanga said Jesus Christ brought peace that is why there is happiness, hence the need to uphold peace. He said wherever and whenever there is peace everyone smiles, which makes it incumbent for each and every one to promote peace.
The Office of the Prime Minister led by Ruhakana Rugunda and Partners working in the refugee response will meet next week over the refugee food strike at Bidi Bidi camp.
Stephen Ojok, the Officer In-charge of Soroti Central Police Station, says although prostitution is illegal, they can only act after establishing facts on ground.
Joseph Magezi, the chairperson Mityana Farmers Association says farmers are unsettled by the ongoing registration because it might lead to the phasing out of indigenous seeds.
Francis Okwameri, the Katakwi District Speaker, says parliament often passes policies without consulting district council yet some of them contradict the operations of local governments.
A highly placed officer told URN on Condition of anonymity that the bus was intercepted at around 11pm last night and brought to Kampala while the driver is still in detention at Mityana police station
Mark Kelly, WFP security advisor for Eastern and Central Africa, blamed the refugees for acting contrary to the laws and guidelines for refugees and more so attacking and beating WFP staff. He noted that the WFP will not tolerate any unruly behavior by the refugees
Gideon Sanyu Ntabose, the organizer of the cultural festival who also doubles as Kasese District LC V Vice Chairman accuses police of dishonesty. Ntabose insists that he notified police about the festival and accuses the force of acting on rumors.
A police driver identified as Corporal Geoffrey Mwase is said to have left with bus on Sunday night and was last seen on the Northern Bypass in Kampala at 1:00am on Sunday.
