Under the Local Government Act CAP 243, Section 88(1), every district is required to establish a Local Government Public Accounts Committee (LGPAC). The committee plays a crucial role in scrutinising the reports of the Auditor General, the Chief Internal Auditor, and any inquiries conducted by the Commission of Inquiry.
The Chairperson has long been castigated by National Unity Platform- NUP party members for appointing Muhumuza, an NRM party member, as his vice-chairperson.
Ambassador James Kinobe confirmed the move during a party restructuring meeting at Ntawo playground in Mukono Central Division over the weekend. He alleged that an unnamed politician, who plans to contest for the party’s parliamentary ticket, facilitated the recruitment of opposition members to increase their chances in the primaries.
The dispute involves the family of the late Musa Mwanje, owning 100 acres, and the family of the late John Lule Ssebakijja, represented by his son, Fulgencio Ssembajjwe, claiming 20 acres.
The relocation is intended to pave the way for the construction of a modern market under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), funded by a UGX 40 billion World Bank loan.
“They end up recruiting our youth into unlawful acts, acts of violence, aggregate confrontations, insecurity, destroying property and so on. We need to encourage our youth to resist, to avoid being used as foot soldiers in these nefarious, wrong activities. It is our duty to counsel them, to tell them they are better than what people think.” Justice Byabakama noted.
The Secretary for Finance Romeo Augustine said the money will be used to grade community roads near Katikolo, compaction of garbage at the site, and establish a chain link fence to the dump site.
Matovu, the proprietor of Our Lady Schools was appointed by the Kingdom in April this year replacing Elijah Bogeere Lubangamulembya. He was appointed together with two deputies: Moses Ssenyonjo, the Director of St. Mary’s and Mother Kevin SS Lugazi and Fred Katende, an officer at the procurement department of Nkumba University.
In a statement shared across his social media platforms, Nyanzi said, "I fully acknowledge that the information I shared was false and misleading. I deeply regret the distress my words have caused to Mr. Kibuule and his family."
“Contamination of crime scenes is a common issue in Uganda, often caused by curious onlookers who unknowingly disrupt vital evidence as they rush to see what happened. By the time the police arrive, crucial clues are often destroyed, making it difficult for investigators to piece together what transpired,” Mugerwa noted.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accused alongside the District Internal Auditor, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Council Clerk, the District Speaker, and members of the District Executive Committee. Among those summoned on cases of computer misuse is Samuel Odongo, the councillor representing Nama Sub County in the district.
Despite repeated interruptions during their initial national tours, party members in Mukono assert that they have informed the police about all their planned activities.
Asuman Muhumuza, the Mukono District Vice Chairperson, moved a motion to seek assistance from Buikwe District. He said that there is a need for external support in the meantime as the district explores the possibility of establishing its commission.
Major (Rtd) Awich Pollar Okwir, representing Vice President Jessica Alupo, emphasized the significance of these initiatives in keeping the party dynamic. He stated, "NRM is bound to state building and is dedicated to building permanent institutions. With such initiatives, we are building more leaders who also have a financial base."
To ensure that each candidate had a fair opportunity to express themselves, the speaker suspended the standard rules of procedure. Muwonge delivered his speech in Luganda, while his competitor spoke in English.
On Friday, Justice Acellam Collins ruled that the petition against Nantaba is not competent because it was properly supported by the request signatures of 500 registered voters in Kayunga district as required by the law.
On January 19, 2023, Winnie Agnes Kabogoza Musoke, the PSC Chairperson wrote instructing Bakaluba and Mukono district council to adhere to the procedure of constituting the DSC to avoid unnecessary costly court cases for the government.
Kimbowa Ivan · author