The new diocese started with a major focus on promoting evangelism and discipleship, uplifting the education sector, promoting peace, unity and reconciliation in the Rwenzori.
The crash occurred on Bugombwa Hill, Busaru Subcounty, when the school van registration number UAQ 319Q, which was transporting the pupils from Nyahuka to the school, veered off the road and overturned. '
Speaking after a tour of the road led by engineers from the Ministry and representatives from the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), the project’s contractors, the State Minister for Works, Musa Ecweru, said that the repairs will focus on stabilising vulnerable road segments, reinforcing bridges, and clearing landslide debris to restore full functionality.
Godwin Byabagambi aged 42 years from Mbarara City, Richard Twesigye, aged 48 years fron Ntungamo District and Isaac Baluke 47 years of from Kasese were arrested by Bwera Division police following a tip off from the local community.
The appeal comes in response to continued unrest in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has raised security concerns in border communities.
Robert Agumywa, a fisherman at the lake, said that although the deceased sounded an alarm, it was impossible to save him as he was some distance away from the other fishermen.
In the new appointments, Benson Kule Baritazale has been named the new Prime Minister of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, replacing Joseph Kule Muranga, who is reportedly unwell. Baritazale previously served as the Deputy Prime Minister.