The market was plunged into darkness six months ago and many vendors are not happy. The most affected are those dealing in beverages, ground nuts and simsim paste.
The group is accused of waylaying businessman Peter Bigirwa and his wife on Saturday evening in Karuguza Cell, Kibaale Town Council. The couple was reportedly attacked as they were returning home from Karuguza Town.
Three hotels were issued 48-hour closure ultimatums due to serious non-compliance. The Imperial Royale Hotel was found operating without a valid tourist accommodation license, and its kitchen was discovered to have unfit-to-eat food, including leftovers over four days old being kept for staff consumption.
Through their collaboration with Opportunity International, one of the bank’s key shareholders, the bank launched a service called Refugee Innovation, Self-Reliance, and Empowerment. This initiative addresses the challenges refugees face in accessing financial services. Over the years, it has trained 445,000 customers in financial management and provided over 3,000 loans to refugees.
According to Muganga only the most vulnerable groups of people in the country including front-line Health Workers and other public servants, school children, districts bordering DR Congo and South Sudan, commercial sex workers, Boda Bodas will benefit from the vaccines.
The deceased has been identified as Baker Magoma, a casual worker at Evergrand Resource Mining Company Limited male casual worker. Magoma was killed on Monday by the conveyor machine while on duty.
It is reported that the armed warriors believed to have come from Kotido district raided cows from the grazing area in Kobebe village before shooting and injuring the shepherd only identified as Apa Lochogor a Turkana by a tribe.
Clarence Bwambale, the Senior Hospital Administrator at Bwera hospital said that as of October 2024, the facility had received 7,177out patients, 1,390 admissions, 1,950 total antenatal attendances, 455 normal deliveries, 195 caesarians, 303 surgeries, 98 neonatal intensive care admissions, and 89 cases of neonatal intensive care unit from maternity.
Museveni said. "I urge the people of Teso to heed this message: abarata kere (let's all get rich)." He dismissed claims that the NRM’s promises are insincere, emphasizing the transformative potential of these programs.
Dr. Michael Jurua, the head of the private wing at Arua Regional Referral Hospital, emphasized that regular screening makes it easier to manage diabetes if diagnosed.
Dr. Martin Kasirye Seruwagi, a Commissioner at the Ministry, explained that the electronic registration of livestock farmers, which is currently being developed with the support of the Ministry of Finance, will require farmers to provide personal details, including their name, village, parish, sub-county, and district.
Irene Nankya, the widow of Christopher Kayizi, who was shot during the riots in Kampala, recalled the day her husband was killed, leaving her a pregnant widow.
Thomas Opio Okene, a pastor at Amuli Baptist Church and a Human Rights Defender, says the absence of an RSA has fueled corruption and denied justice to the people of Kwania. He emphasized the urgent need for the RSA’s services in the district.
During a stakeholder meeting at the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Jinja on Monday, November 18, 2024, MEMD officials revealed that the project is in its final stages, with a consultant already procured and relocation plans underway.
Accompanied by a section of religious leaders, including Dr. Moses Odongo, the Archbishop of the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches in Uganda (NFBPC), Bishop James Israel Tukei of Light Resurrection Ministries, and Rev. Fr. Patrick Acedu of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Gen. Elwelu argued that the cultural site had hindered Teso's growth and development due to the rituals performed there.
Booma FC, which is currently leading the FUFA Big League standings, was unable to secure all three points from PBA SC, preventing them from extending their lead in the matchday 7 fixture. PBA SC striker Benjamin Opakrwoth was shown a red card in the 35th minute after injuring a Booma FC player, who required medical attention.
The Wetland Restoration Project was introduced in 12 districts, including Budaka, Namutumba, Kalilo, Butaleja, and Kibuku, all of which have significant wetland areas. Through the initiative, farmers who were evicted from these wetlands for environmental protection have been provided with exotic goats and cows.
The Cranes head into the match with an advantage, having defeated Congo 2-0 in the first leg played in Kampala in September. However, Congo, whose only victory in the qualifiers was a 1-0 home win, will not give in easily.
Lt Gen Okiding who represented the Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba handed over 5 million Shillings each to families of the deceased and 3 million shillings each to those who were injured.
Eliot Odongo, the Speaker of Nyapea Sub-County Council and Mundel Parish councilor described the incident as unfortunate and called for peaceful ways to resolve family misunderstandings instead of punishing innocent children.
