Kalali contests Section 115 of the Penal Code Act, which criminalizes indecent assaults and insulting the modesty of a woman or girl, punishable by 14 years or 1-year imprisonment, respectively.
Simon Ssebale a resident says that due to limited space, the town officials now bury the dead people on each other near the surface and others dumped in a single pit.
Abdullah Magumba, chairperson of Mayuge town council, notes the challenges they face, including insults from constituents due to perceived inactivity, despite the lack of funds for basic tasks like garbage collection and road maintenance.
The 43-kilometre stretch connects Kaliro to Kamuli district and is a key route for the transportation of agricultural produce. But according to residents, the road is increasingly becoming impassable as its tarmac shades off, amidst gazing potholes and a poor drainage system which has made it prone to accidents.
