Government has unveiled sweeping reforms targeting the public service, with a clear shift toward performance-based retention and stricter accountability measures for civil servants. The changes...

Key directives included the continuation of Trade Order enforcement in Kampala without interruption, a requirement for the KCCA Executive Director to safeguard the gains already made, and instructions for enforcement teams to remain firm, consistent, and professional in their work.

According to FDC’s legal team, several clauses violate the 1995 Constitution, including redefining diaspora citizens as foreigners and criminalizing opposition activity. The party further argued that the bill duplicates existing laws and risks economic disruption by restricting foreign funding.

“Under the FDC Leadership Academy, we will roll out a nationwide training program for all elected FDC local government leaders, covering governance and service delivery, legal rights and obligations of elected officials, budget oversight and accountability, community mobilization, and representation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities,” Amuriat said.

The victims are believed to have been returning home from overnight prayers at St. Rose Church. All eight were confirmed dead at the scene.

“Bwekumbule’s detention is viewed as an attempt to shield some leaders from public accountability which is unacceptable. The Association therefore demands that he unconditionally be released or produced before court if he is suspected to have committed any crime,” the statement read in part.

Government has halted enforcement of its controversial trade order after mounting pressure from traders, religious leaders, and lawmakers, pausing evictions of street vendors and kiosks as consultations begin. The suspension, announced by State Minister David Bahati, follows sharp criticism in Parliament over the handling of the crackdown, with authorities now promising a more balanced and consultative approach before any rollout resumes.