Anthony Muwagga Mugagga, a professor of education and the principal of the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at Makerere University, said that the focus on material rewards can shift students’ priorities, making the exam process more about the gifts they expect to receive rather than their performance and hard work.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson, stated that investigations have commenced to determine the motive behind the attack. He noted that while the suspects remain at large, efforts are underway to apprehend them.
According to the Deputy Chief Justice, mediation plays a crucial role in ensuring access to justice for all, empowering communities to take control of their justice processes, and enhancing confidence in the justice delivery system.
According to the NWSC's Technical Supervisor, Samuel Etwalu, a blown water transformer is the cause, and the team is working on its replacement, which may take time. He urged the community to conserve water during this period.
During the recent budget conference, Dr. Stephen Oringtho, the Omoro District Health Officer, presented the proposal as part of the district’s unfunded priorities for the 2025/2026 financial year. He highlighted the critical need for a local mortuary, explaining that “police often get stranded with dead bodies due to lack of a mortuary.”
UNRA Public Relations Officer, Allan Sempebwa, confirmed the resumption, stating, “The technical teams from UNRA assessed the condition of the ferry within the period of one week and worked on it, and today it started its first route at 8:30 a.m. to Wangseko.”
The suspects, identified as Edwin Lukwago and Ezekiel Asiimwe, were apprehended by the riders after a high-speed chase, according to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.
Wafula emphasized that the absence of a nearby fish hatchery forces them to travel long distances, often to Western Uganda, to purchase fingerlings. Transporting young fish over such distances poses risks, as some do not survive the journey, leading to financial losses.
Speaking at the project launch at the Sironko district headquarters on Monday, Nelson Kirenda, Chief Administrative Officer of Sironko, shared details on the project timeline and scope. He revealed that the construction of a water dam, central to the irrigation project, is scheduled to commence in December and is expected to be completed within five months.
Atimango reports earning at least Shillings 70,000 each month after expenses such as firewood, yeast, and cassava. However, she notes that her profit is often consumed by the costs of feeding, medical care, and school fees.
Moses Acrobert Kiiza, the Bughendera County Member of Parliament, stated that a report has been submitted to the government and the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) requesting emergency infrastructural works, particularly on the Ntandi-Kikyo-Bundibugyo road.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma released a statement affirming the rebels' claim. Ngoma stated that after suffering defeat, FARDC soldiers and their coalition retreated to the peripheral hills surrounding Kamandi-Gite.
Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi LCV Chairperson, emphasized that the district cannot effectively maintain roads with just shillings 1.2 billion, explaining that maintaining some roads consumes a significant portion of the district’s budget, which adversely affects service delivery in other sectors.
The organizations condemn the subsequent mob justice that has been directed at the victim's mother Hajjat Zuurah Mwezira, who bravely stepped forward as a whistleblower.
Humphrey Asiimwe, the Chief Executive Officer at the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, emphasized the need for formalizing artisanal miners during a stakeholders' consultative meeting on responsible mineral resourcing at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) in Kampala.
Dr. Patricia Kevin Litho, Assistant Commissioner of Communications and Public Relations at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), stressed the media's essential function in making government policies and updates on the energy sector accessible to the public.
Acting Registrar of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee, Halima Kagwa, addressed journalists on Sunday, stating that the training is part of a revamped effort to make mediation a cornerstone of the judicial system.
Uganda faces severe environmental degradation, marked by high rates of deforestation and soil erosion that endanger not only the country’s economy but also its food security and efforts to alleviate poverty. According to the Uganda Economic Update by the World Bank Group in 2021, over 41% of Uganda’s land is degraded, with the country losing approximately 2.6% of its forest cover annually—one of the highest deforestation rates globally.
