Dr. Pontius Apangu, the Arua City Health Officer, revealed that the suspected case was first managed at a private health facility for malaria and typhoid. But around December 13, 2024, the patient was referred to Oli Health Center IV, presenting with fever and general body pain.
The Implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) formed part of the four thematic audits that the new Auditor General undertook in the financial year 2023/2024 in a bid to enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
The suspects are Julian Kusemererwa 21, a resident of Kisaka village in Kisukuma parish, Kisukuma sub county and Zam Kyakua 66, a resident of Kigorobya 2 cell in Kigorobya town council. They were arrested on Tuesday afternoon.
Abiaz Rwamwiri, the Authority’s Spokesperson said most of the samples which were reported to have caused severe diarrhea and vomiting among users were picked from Karamoja. He noted that while they are still collecting samples from elsewhere in the country, reports by the surveillance team sent to West Nile indicate that users in the area never experienced any problems.
Explaining the idea behind the programme, ICPAU Vice President, Ronald Mutumba said the initiative was started strengthen the empowerment of young accountants to uphold professional excellence while contributing to community transformation.
The rift among the Acholi Chiefs has taken a new shift as the opposing faction headed by Rwot Santo Richard Apire as the Paramount Chief has opened a new office in Gulu City known, Gulu liaison Office.
During the launch of their new office located at Plot 9A Samuel Doe Road in Laroo-Pece Division in Gulu City, Rwot Samuel Anywar, the Chief of Pagol in Pader district noted that the office will serve as the basis for bringing together the Acholi people.
The latest report by the Auditor General has indicated an increase in Uganda’s external debt by 2.2 percent, from 53.19 trillion to 54.37 trillion Shillings.
Dr. Ekiria noted that many trained palliative care nurses, once redeployed after their training, are often assigned to unrelated departments such as the theatre or outpatient services, rather than being placed in palliative care roles.
The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has reported that the government wrote off 316.65 billion Shillings worth of Covid-19 vaccines, ARVs, and test kits last financial year.
According to Jimmy Uhuru, the LCI Chairman of Aduku Township Cell, Awet was on his way to a marriage ceremony in Akot Trading Center when the incident occurred.
In a press statement, ULGWU Secretary General Hassan Lwabayi highlighted that despite clear stipulations in the Constitution and the Public Service Consultative, Negotiating, and Dispute Settlement Machinery Act, the government has continued to sideline the union in critical decisions affecting its members.
Workers at the Department, formerly known as the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA), on Wednesday through the National Union of Government and Allied Workers wrote a letter demanding the payment of three months of unpaid salaries, along with gratuities for the period from July to September 2024.
Colonel Patrick Opira, Commander of the 505th Infantry Brigade, commended the quick response of the troops and issued a stern warning to cattle raiders. He urged the local community to report any suspected cattle thefts.
On Christmas Eve, UNOC announced the arrival or two more vessels at Mombasa Port carrying petroleum products that brought the total stock in the country to more than 1 billion litres.
The court session, presided over by Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, was meant for Lugoloobi to begin his defense after being found with a case to answer in December 2024.
"The sustainability of our pension system faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts such as early retirement policies allowing exits at 45 years, enhanced pay for science professionals, and other systemic issues," Akol explained.
Besigye is jointly charged with Captain Denis Oola, 48, from the armored brigade, and Hajji Obeid Lutale, aged 65. The three individuals are accused of five offenses. The first offense involves charges related to national security under Section 128(1)(f) of the UPDF Act.
Nyamityobora A and B Wards councilor Muhamad Byansi echoed the call for swift action, urging the mayor to instruct the Town Clerk to arrange a meeting within seven days.