The suspects include D/ASP Ali Katende, David Kihara Muthoni (28), Samuel Njeru (36), both Kenyan nationals, and Juma Musisi (28). They are accused of stealing 21,600kgs of coffee beans valued at 383 million Uganda Shillings.
During a stakeholder meeting at the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Jinja on Monday, November 18, 2024, MEMD officials revealed that the project is in its final stages, with a consultant already procured and relocation plans underway.
"So, Kilembe Mines: the final, final, final signature is expected by November 1; that's when we shall have the signature," said Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, during the 13th Uganda Mineral Wealth Conference in Kampala.
Cyrus Muwanga, a former table tennis player and gold medalist at the All-Africa Games, underscored the need for more funding to popularize the sport in schools.
Local residents attempted to control the blaze using water and small fire extinguishers, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful. Aaron Musoke, a passerby, reported hearing a loud blast from the vehicle and witnessing survivors leaping from the flaming taxi through various windows.
Manday emerged from a 10-day coma, which had previously hindered the completion of necessary surgical procedures. He was attacked on June 29th inside All Saints Church while leading four Christians in preparing for the Sunday service scheduled for the following day.
The Warriors trailed behind with nine points, accumulated through two penalty shots and one drop goal kick, all successfully executed by their standout kicker, Amuza Kinyai.
The official handover took place at Masese landing site on Monday, where Southern Division Mayor Nasser Ashiraf received the donation during an engagement with UPDF officers.
The boat ambulance was provided to largely evacuate patients from the Islands of Kisiima I, Kisiima II, Rwabitooke and other small islands scattered along parts of Lake Victoria in Jinja district. The boat will also support rescue operations of fishermen and other water transport users in Lake Victoria and River Nile respectively.
Petra Namususwa, one of the parents shared her concern after realizing that her son, a senior two student, had fallen victim to dangerous substances. After noticing his deteriorating health, she discovered that he was addicted to opium.
Speaking at the piping ceremony of newly promoted police air wing personnel in Jinja city on Wednesday, Omoding highlighted the need for officers to progress in their ranks and avoid stagnation, even as they gain experience and seniority in their respective roles.
Constructed in 1954 with the capacity of 35 bedrooms, two bars, two restaurants, two conference halls and a coffee bar, the government owned hotel has also been serving as the biggest training facility for UHTTI students, for hands-on skills.
Feasibility studies have identified Jinja city center, Jinja-Iganga highway, and Jinja-Lugazi road as the pilot routes for the electronic buses before expanding to other destinations.
Speaking at the closing of a two-day retreat for the officers at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City on Tuesday evening, Babalanda expressed her concerns over the lack of cohesion among some RDCs, their deputies, and DISOs in Busoga.
