"This dress was also torn from the lower part up to this point. All the thighs were spared out. Rt Hon Speaker why I want to lay this on table is for you to direct an investigation on who are the people that lad hands on me in a way that was so dehumanizing”
UNAIDS data shows that every day in 2023, 570 young women and girls aged between 15 and 24 acquired HIV. In at least 22 countries in eastern and southern Africa, women and girls of this age group are three times more likely to be living with HIV than their male peers.
The DPP called for a multisectoral effort, emphasizing the need for a sophisticated and coordinated response. She highlighted the importance of involving the Financial Intelligence Authority and adopting a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach.
On Tuesday, the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate Beatrice Khainza adjourned their matter to February 18th 2024 after Prosecution led by Senior State Attorney Betty Twaidhu Kirwa informed her thaat investigations in this matter are still ongoing and asked for adjournment.
Paul Logole Paul, the Kotido district engineer said the move would not only ensure timely servicing of the district fleet but also cut the unnecessary costs of repairing the vehicles in the neighbouring districts of Mbale and Soroti.
Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoko told URN that the police teams are still on the ground, hoping for significant breakthroughs. “Our teams are still on the ground at the moment. It would be too early to start sharing information about the progress, especially when you’re dealing with such armed and complicated criminals. It is not advisable to reveal our steps,” Rusoke said.
On November 20th, Edward Kitonsa, the Clerk to Nakasongola District Council, wrote to David M. Bukenya, the Senior Assistant Secretary (SAS) of Wabinyonyi Sub-county, requesting a hall to host the council sitting scheduled for 9:00 am on Friday, November 29th, 2024.
Baifa Wanican, Officer in Charge of the Child and Family Protection Unit, explained that a lack of parental responsibility has left children vulnerable to exploitation.
Lake Victoria is the world’s largest tropical freshwater lake and the largest lake in Africa. It lies in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya and supports the livelihood of 40 million people in the three East African countries.
John Francis Okach, the Officer in Charge of Buhuhira Police Post, emphasized the importance of parental responsibility in preventing GBV. He attributed many cases to fathers abandoning their roles, leaving children vulnerable to mistreatment.
Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary at the Judiciary says plans are finanlised to ensure that all workers, including support staff at courts have distinctive wear to enable the public identify them by their duties.
On Sunday at around 9:30 am at Diicunyi village, Juma Parish, Kamdini Sub County, Ojok used a boat belonging to Opii Moris of Diicunyi landing site to cross three passengers to the Awoo landing site in Kiryandongo District. However, while crossing the River, the canoe boat capsized with all the occupants.
Speaking to regional leaders in Fort Portal, Butime emphasized the importance of interconnected development strategies, warning that without them, Tooro’s growth would remain fragmented and less appealing for investment.
The Okuti international border market seeks to attract 100,000 local business people from Northern Uganda, aiming to transform the region's development and enhance trade between East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Much as the cause of the crash connects to the bad state of the road, SP Kawala said police have commenced investigations into reckless driving which caused the death of their colleague. Police say it was wrong for the driver to leave his lane.
Michael Kasadha, the Busoga North Spokesperson says that the arrest follows several complaints from traders and mobile money operators about the issuance of counterfeit notes.
Rogers Otwi, a resident of Kaduku 2 village, described hearing a loud bang before rushing to the scene of the accident. “We immediately alerted the Kaduku police, who arrived swiftly to begin investigations,” Otwi told URN.