The new system is expected to reduce the distance residents travel in search of water, improve school attendance and retention, and reduce the risks faced by women and girls who often travel long distances to collect water.

The NDC ruling lists 14 offences under the UPC disciplinary code, including participating in factional activity that affects the unity of the party, acting against the decision of the constitutional structure, infiltrating the party, or acting on behalf of or in collaboration with other organizations, parties, or groups hostile to UPC's objectives, and setting up and participating in parallel structures, arrangements, and groups parallel to duly established structures.

Site works are expected to start immediately, while detailed engineering is scheduled for completion by March 2027. The terminal is expected to be commissioned by September 2028, within 24 months of the contract’s effective date.

The UREHE 2026 expo promises to provide a vital space for stakeholders to engage, learn, and collaborate on the future of housing in Uganda, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing solutions in the country.

"It was Prince David Kiijanangoma who stood up to offer alternative leadership by declaring himself King of Tooro after seeing a big leadership gap created by then King Oyo who was mainly staying in Kampala and had become a visitor in his own Kingdom,” Irumba noted.

Officials explained that the PDM payment system is intended to ensure that beneficiary information is accurately captured and payments are made directly, while also reducing the risks associated with handling cash and travelling long distances to access funds.

Michael Ssempewo was attacked at about 10:45pm on September 14th, 2026, while returning home with his wife after shopping. The attackers reportedly demanded money from the couple, who handed over UGX 500,000.