Brigadier Alex Olupot from the UPDF's joint staff training and doctrine emphasized that training empowers troops with essential skills, which over time enhances their professionalism. He noted that professionalizing the army is crucial for national security and fulfills the government’s pledge to secure citizens on all fronts.
Bakasumba notes that job security involves discipline through avoiding indulging in criminal acts, which result in endless prosecutions and can in the long run cause dismissal from the force.
Yosam Mukose, a resident in the area, said that Okware was well known for greeting his neighbors daily, making it easy for them to notice his absence. Mukose explained that, since Okware was a renowned sand miner, they decided to dig through the rubble for hours.
Betty Mutimbu, a resident, recalls a harrowing incident on May 20, 2024, when her husband, Livingstone Kitimbo, was attacked and killed by a crocodile right before her eyes while setting fishing nets.
This week, NFA embarked on the eviction of illegal settlers in the three villages of Bugoya B, Bukalenzi, and Nantamu villages, from Busoga South forest reserve.
Hussein Tenywa, the area L.C.1 chairperson says that, the incident has created suspicion within the community as some residents are trading superstitious statements of suspected witchcraft by her colleagues.
Lt. Emmanuel Muchunguzi, the spokesperson of the UPDF Marine, emphasized the importance of training more marine soldiers with the necessary skills to safeguard Uganda's fragile water bodies, some of which are shared with neighboring countries.
Kibedi, a resident of Musubi landing site, in Bukabooli sub county, in Mayuge district went fishing in a small boat. However he did not return home, prompting his colleagues to embark on a search for him.
The L.C.1 chairperson of Tse-Tse zone, Yahaya Ikoba says that Wakabi's arrest has restored sanity in the area, which had turned rowdy over the incident.
A health worker, speaking anonymously, disclosed that Wabwire suffered a blood clot and passed away shortly after plans were made to transfer him to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital for further treatment.
It is reported that she connived with her husband, Charles Oketcho to kill her co-wife from their marital home in Nabuwaami village, Mayuge district. The deceased was identified as 32 year old Rose Nabirye.
Ismael Ntale, who stays about 10 meters away, says that he heard a big blast at about 3:00am and he tightened his house door, only to notice flames from his mother's hut.
The body was first sighted by school children who were playing in the abandoned house during the mid-morning classroom break-time. They notified their teachers who teamed with the community members to inform police about the incident.
Sulaina Nakabuye, one of the residents highlighted the issue of people pouring waste water into the railway line, leading to unpleasant odors. She mentioned that activities such as cooking and washing contribute to the problem, with individuals disposing of dirty waste waters containing decomposing substances.
The trio who are neighbors of the deceased, stated that their initial intention was to kidnap Owori, rob his money and abandon him in one of his plantations. However, on realizing that he had recognized their voices, they resolved to kill him.
A health worker says that they received 200 teenage mothers last year and with their body structure not fully developed to deliver normally, they were recommended for C-section, which not only allowed them to successfully deliver live babies, but also enjoy decent maternal experience, without tears in their private parts.
Nabwire was arrested following inquiries by the Office of the Inspectorate of Government in Jinja following allegations that she was hiding files containing sensitive information under investigation by different state agencies.
The patients say that the health workers ask for facilitation fees to travel to other health facilities to collect blood, putting the lives of patients at risk.
