Stella Chesang, the 42 kilo-meters Marathon National record holder, says, for over 10-years down the road, sports women have fallen victims of fright in expressing their concerns especially while in training and competitions. She believes that it is the right time for UAF to understand and respond to the plea of female runners and act as per request.
The report based on 2,741 respondents reveals that among those who report attending village meetings, four out of ten (42 percent) say the topics discussed included security matters, followed by water (22 percent) and sanitation (22 percent).
ICOCA also urged private security companies not to prioritize use of excessive force in their operations. This also raised concerns as owners of private security companies led by their Chairman, Grace Matsiko, wondered how that would be applicable yet their clients have confidence when guards are armed with weapons such as guns.
Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.
The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson Tumushime, thanked the community and area leaders for their alertness and assistance, which was crucial in apprehending the perpetrators.
Following government clearance, the Director of Operations for the Uganda Police Force, AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, addressed the media at the Jinja Golf Club on Monday, November 11th, 2024. He reassured the public that all land, water, and aerial security assets have been deployed to ensure the safety of both local and international attendees.
Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, says that preliminary information indicates that the chairman of Kakala village received a distress call about a dead body found along the road.
Jaja Bujagali Kirunda, the leader of the herbalists in the region, asserted that these individuals are not legitimate herbalists and have no official ties to the State House. He emphasized that Busoga is an independent region and that President Museveni is not personally acquainted with them.
