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    Author: Agnes Atewo

    Countries like United States bear witness to approximately 80% of case resolutions through ADR mechanisms. HW Buteera encouraged participants to think of new ways to use ADR and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) that focus on the needs of the people when it comes to justice.
    Research indicates that land conflicts are a major issue in Uganda, affecting around 33-50% of landholders. With these conflicts, the social stability and economic development of the country can be threatened, as agriculture accounts for a large portion of the country's labor force and GDP. Over 90% of domestic disputes in Uganda are related to land conflicts.

    Parents Asked to Provide Correct Child Passport Application Information

    The reminder by Immigration aims to streamline the passport application process and prevent any delays or complications that may arise from incorrect information.

    Five Severely Injured in Kajjansi Vehicle Collision

    Ssempebwa attributed the accident to overspeeding and overtaking from the wrong lane.

    Six Dead, Eight Injured in Awful Collision on Jinja-Iganga Highway

    The Kakira stretch of Jinja-Iganga Highway is a blackspot for accidents, with local authorities urging motorists to exercise extra caution, especially in high-risk areas like Kakira, to help reduce the frequency of such tragic incidents.

    LOP Demands Revelation of Attackers’ Identities in Parliament Incident

    Ssenyonyi demanded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to verify his claims that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was giving seedlings only to opposition MPs and leaving out their NRM counterparts.

    Gov’t Rejects Proposed Bill to Elect LOP

    Lumu was granted leave from Parliament to review the bill, a requirement in the House rules. This was during the regional plenary sittings held in Gulu city on August 29, 2024.

    Police Launch Investigation into Kalerwe Market Fire

    Police data shows that nearly 40% of fire incidents in markets are attributed to unauthorized or poorly maintained electrical installations, a factor commonly seen in informal trade environments.

    MP Akol Protests Three House Sitting Suspension by Speaker Among

    During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the August House turned into a boxing ring and tempers flared when MPs Zaake and Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and suspension of 12 MPs. 

    Nebbi Residents Demand Accountability for UGX 1Bn Road Maintenance Funds

    The municipality received around UGX 500 million for road maintenance in the first and second quarters of the 2023/2024 financial year.

    LOP Ssenyonyi Vows to Fight Back on Coffee Bill

    During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, tempers flared when MPs Francis Zaake and Anthony Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and a brief suspension of the House for some minutes.

    Professor Muhwezi Appointed MUBS Principal

    Prof. Muhwezi is the second principal in the 28-year history of Makerere University Business School.

    Parliament Passes National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024

    An Act to emend of the National Coffee Act 2021, Act 17 of 2021, aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. 

    LOP Tasks Speaker Among to Withdraw from UCDA Bill

    On March 27, 2024, the first reading was made in parliament with an Act to enact the National Coffee Act 2021. Act 17 of 2021 aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. This change aligns with the government policy on the rationalization of government agencies and public expenditures.

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