In their submissions during the Nyendo-Mukungwe Division Budget Conference that is planning for the 2024/25 financial year, the L.C II chairpersons decried that their areas no longer receive their statutory share of the local revenues, which greatly affects their operations and service delivery.
One of the arrested, only identified as Mugyema an agent of Independent candidate Grace Akifeza Ngabirano was picked from Gahura polling station in Chanika town council on allegations of inciting violence, according to Elly Maate, police spokesperson for Kigezi region.
Rugunda cited the examples of revolutionary leaders like Nelson Mandela and Robert Mugabe, who started shaping their nations in their youth and highlighted the unique strength of today’s youth. “The elders are less well-informed about today’s challenges, such as artificial intelligence and instant electronic communication, but youth are highly informed and capable,” he added.
According to witnesses, Kamara arrived at the polling station around 11:00 AM, accompanied by his security detail. He allegedly disrupted the voting process by chasing away voters and seizing two ballot books.
A survey conducted by our reporter revealed that by 8:48 AM, 28 voters had already cast their ballots at Kisoro New Park polling station in Kisoro municipality. However, at the Rushabarara Primary School polling station in Rubuguri Town Council, voting materials arrived at 8:50 AM, causing a slight delay due to faulty biometric machines.
During the release of the annual joint review report for 2023/2024 at the National HIV and AIDS Symposium, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, Vincent Bagambe, the Director of Planning and Strategic Information at the UAC, revealed that only 75% of children aged 0-14 years and adolescents have tested and know their HIV status.
