Alupo criticized the quality of work done on Katakwi roads, saying that culverts are dumped beside the road rather than being installed on the road, despite the government investing billions of shillings in road grading and maintenance.
The model will enable the riders access financial services through a Sacco that shall be transformed into a bank, as well as resources to improve their livelihoods while promoting road safety, environmental sustainability, and professionalism within the industry.
Sylvia Kirabo, the UNBS spokesperson explained how it is the responsibility of every stakeholder involved in the process to ensure quality. Adding that UNBS is currently conducting sensitization.
The directive followed reports of violent attacks against South Sudanese refugees in Wad Madani in Al Jazirah state in eastern Sudan, with the authorities in Juba saying the violence is being exacerbated by online reactions
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of Katakwi District, Moses Oonyu, stressed that the business community’s reluctance to pay taxes hinders progress. He urged businesses to comply, stating that development benefits Ugandans when taxes are paid.
Entebbe Municipality Deputy Resident District Commissioner Hakim Kiriggwa expressed his satisfaction with the political unity for development. He highlighted that hunger does not discriminate between supporters of the ruling party and the opposition and that the government's development objectives are intended to improve household incomes.