Kagina also directed the arrest of three UNRA officials at the weighbridge after a standoff involving Sino truck owners and drivers. The drivers protested against the officials in Rwampara District on Saturday.
The three girls and two boys were delivered via Cesarean section at Neo Care Clinic in Mbarara City, seven months into her pregnancy. They were later transferred to the intensive care unit at Holy Innocents Hospital for further treatment.
Dr. Twesigye explained that the hospital operates on a budget of 10 billion shillings, which covers recurrent expenses for the private wing, pension, gratuity, water, electricity, and retooling.
Elsi Muhumuza, the brother of the deceased, revealed that Mugisha had been battling her illnesses for several years, and three weeks ago, she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the referral hospital. He expressed that Mugisha, a long-time advocate for women's rights and democracy, would be remembered for generations.
The two issues were a central point of discussion, mentioned by nearly every speaker, amidst the various issues raised during a town hall meeting convened by the Education Policy Review Commission. The meeting was part of a public hearing aimed at gathering stakeholder input on improving the nation's education system.
The figures paint a striking picture; available information shows that retiring science teachers are awarded gratuity exceeding 100 million shillings and, subsequently, receive monthly pensions above 1 million shillings. Currently art teachers are earning a net pay of about 800,000 shillings.
On Wednesday, Police in the Rwizi Region retrieved the body of Kyarisima, from Rwizi after a one-week-long search for her, after she went missing from her home in Katete Central in Mbarara City South Division.
Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, stated that Kyarisima, 50, the wife of Justus Nkwasibwe, a resident of Katete Central in Mbarara City South Division, disappeared on September 2, 2024.
Henry Mushabe, the Senior Probation Officer in Mbarara City, says the children who only speak Swahili were brought to the city by a Tanzanian national only identified as Marengo who lied to their parents, promising to take care of them.
In their judgment, a panel of three justices—Luswata Eva, Kihika Oscar, and Asa Mugenyi—stated, “It remains the duty of the court to ensure strict compliance with section 60, and we expect the court to have recorded the language used in court that day and preferably whether an interpreter was present in court or not. As a result, we have no reason to consider whether the trial judge handed out an illegal sentence, and accordingly, we shall not make any finding on the second ground.”
Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga, the UPDF Commander of Land Forces said that the two countries are facing threats from the Allied Democratic Forces and the FDALR, which are operating from the Democratic Republic of Congo to destabilize the countries.
Under the banner of the Ankole Local Maternity and Neonatal System, healthcare professionals gathered in Mbarara City to commemorate the day with a march themed "Every Drop of Blood, Every Minute Counts." Their aim was to raise awareness about the dangers of PPH, a condition responsible for 34% of maternal deaths in Uganda.
In his homily, Archbishop Bainomugisha encouraged the newly ordained clergy to collaborate closely with their Bishop, embodying Christ through their ministerial priesthood. “You have been sent from this hill after being transfigured into priests to go and preach and work in the name of Jesus Christ and to stay where you are sent, just like him.”
Fred Kimbareba, the President of the Mbarara Small Manufacturers Association, expressed that E-business technology has not yet been widely adopted in the region. He highlighted the need for increased awareness about E-business but also noted a prevalent fear of fraud associated with it.
Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, the Mbarara City Mayor says the vandals are costing the council over 100 Million shillings to repair the vandalized street lights.
The notice of motion, dated July 12 and signed by Mbarara High Court Deputy Registrar Nanteza Zulaika, lists several grounds for demanding judicial review.
