"This is no longer just about legal technicalities but about a human life. Counsel Lukwago has dedicated his entire professional life to defending the rule of law and constitutionalism. To see the same system he has served now turn against him in his hour of greatest need is painful," Lulume added.

The decision prompted the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) to condemn the action, calling it an unlawful suspension. The association demanded the immediate withdrawal of the decision and called for an end to what it termed as political theatrics in health facilities.

According to the ministry, the funds will finance key sectors, including health, education, transport, energy, local government services and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Locetta called for the full implementation of the 4+4 agreement and urged the new House of Representatives leadership, selected on October 6 under Speaker Abdulnabi, to cooperate with UNSMIL (United Nations Support Mission in Libya) and finalise electoral reform laws without delay. She also expressed concern over the High Council of State’s rejection of the 4+4 agreement, urging the body to honour its commitment.

“We should work on three areas: working with the African Development Bank on constructing the Juba–Nimule road for business between the two countries, building the power line, and then also our two armies cooperating on securing the borders,” President Museveni said.

UNBS has so far published 116 standards covering clean-energy technologies and products, including solar thermal systems, photovoltaic devices, domestic biogas stoves, household biomass stoves and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). These standards provide technical requirements that guide producers and suppliers while helping consumers access products that meet established quality and safety requirements.

Electricity supplied by UEDCL, Oyat added, has become more expensive than it was under UMEME, while load shedding continues. 

On security, Bartos said efforts to neutralise the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) must continue. He added that any cooperation between the FDLR and elements of the Congolese armed forces must end immediately. He pointed to the repatriation of more than 120 former FDLR combatants and their family members as evidence of progress, and urged the DRC to clarify its demobilisation plan and begin implementing it.