Most gold from the DRC was smuggled through Uganda and Rwanda and, to a lesser extent, Burundi (some of the gold from South Sudan also transited through Uganda and 60% of the gold from Uganda.
Mary Mugasa, State Minister for Public Service, criticized the lack of an urbanization strategy, describing the current cities as politically motivated and organically grown without structured planning. She said, “The funding and the planning are not commensurate with what we have created.”
Aramazan Wabuko, the NRM chairperson for Namisindwa District, highlighted conflicting records regarding the number of villages in the district. NRM records indicate 1,557 villages, while district records list 1,650 villages, and the Electoral Commission shows 1,637 villages.
The Trust Fund for Victims Consultant Martin Okwir disclosed in a recent interview that the registration will commence between January and February 2025 to establish the number of eligible victims.
Mwajuma Masika, a resident of Habitant Cell, shared her struggles after hiring two acres of land for 400,000 Shillings and spending another 400,000 on seeds and labor. Despite her investment, she only managed to harvest three sacks of maize and 30 kilograms of beans.
Richard Wasike, the Butaleja district water engineer, explained that both Busaba and Mazimasa Sub-Counties are densely populated, with tightly packed homes where latrines are located too close to water sources. According to regulations, a borehole must be located at least 30 meters away from toilets.
The Police in Soroti City, in collaboration with the National Forest Authority (NFA), have arrested 25 individuals for engaging in illegal bricklaying activities on NFA land.
Martha Muyama, the Bumbo Town Council female councilor, seconded the motion, which was then put to a vote by Speaker Dorothy Walukawu. John Musila, the Bubulo East Constituency legislator, expressed his happiness with the passing of the motion.
According to the PAC report, which was read by Speaker Dorothy Walukawu Nebokhe before the councilors, Watera failed to account for the Shillings 7 million, which had been allocated to Matuwa Primary School in Bupoto Sub County while she was head teacher there last year, before being transferred to Musiye Primary School.
James Mugeresa, Secretary General of the Abanyole community, elaborated on the significance of the Oluhuje. He explained that the annual gathering aims to enhance the tribe’s cultural identity, promote its language, and foster development.
Anna Loumo was discovered hanging by a rope inside her house in the early hours of Tuesday. It is alleged that Loumo's daughter was the first to find her mother hanging and immediately alerted neighbors, who then reported the matter to Tokora Police Post for further investigation.
Nyombi Thembo, UCC’s Executive Director, reiterated the Commission's commitment to regulating content on broadcasting platforms and public entertainment. “Songs and other creative works that contain veiled words, statements, and actions detrimental to the moral and cultural fabric of society have no place on our airwaves,” Thembo stated.
Speaking during his visit to the Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital on Tuesday, Mayiga pointed out that while the government procures a large quantity of medicines stored at the National Medical Stores, a significant portion is stolen, depriving patients of access.
Naomi Loy Agang, an alumnus of the program boasts about having developed high self-esteem and ability to start up a business as an attribute to the soft skills acquired during the training.
Jackson Bogere, the Pader District Police Commander (DPC), said Ocen was found with cloth tied around his neck and mouth and life-threatening injuries. Key evidence, including a security uniform, torchlight, broken arrow and bow, and shattered bottles, was recovered at the scene.
