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.
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.
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.
Matthias Nabuteri, the Chairperson of the Mbale City Scouts Association, explained that the brass band will not only enhance the scouts' activities but also provide employment and skills training opportunities for the youth in Mbale city.
In February 2022, over 1,000 families residing on the contested land were forcefully evicted, sparking outrage and protests. Residents accused Patricia Linda Nyakairima of fraudulently acquiring the land title despite their long-standing settlement since the 1940s.
Richard Ndiku, the Commissioner of Policy and Planning at the Ministry says the challenges they faced included delayed release of funds which makes projects expensive, procurement delays, and harsh weather especially rain that destroys newly done projects, among others.
Alfred Okwaimungu, Chairperson of the Finance Committee and councilor for Namrwodho Ward stated that funds collected from vendors were intended for drainage works, ground leveling, paving, and connecting utilities like water and electricity. However, these activities remain incomplete, with most structures only reaching the ring beam stage.