“The two drivers have since been charged with the relevant traffic offenses and are currently detained at Kampala CPS pending appearance before court and Police is working with the school management to ensure pupils are safely transported to their destination using appropriate means of transport,” Kananura said.

"The prosperity of any nation begins with markets. Uganda Connect International Buyers Week is our deliberate strategy to bring verified international buyers to Uganda, allowing them to experience our products, meet our producers, and build a long-term commercial relationship. We are moving away from speculative trade towards demand that creates sustainable jobs, attracts investment and grows household income,” Rwabwogo said.

The show will feature displays of new and pre-owned vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, classic and custom-built cars, auto accessories, finance and insurance solutions, as well as live stunt performances, drifting, gymkhana, road safety demonstrations and family entertainment.

“Once completed, the project is expected to significantly reduce power outages and unplanned power failures on both the Nkenda–Ishaka and Nkenda–Kasese 33kV feeders. The upgraded network will also enable the efficient evacuation of electricity generated by hydropower plants within the Rwenzori region,” Okochi said.

Under World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, the discharge of the final patient begins a mandatory 42-day countdown before Uganda can officially be declared free of the Ebola outbreak, provided no new confirmed cases are detected during that period. The 42-day period represents twice the maximum incubation period of the Ebola virus and is the international standard for declaring the end of an outbreak.

The President assured investors that Uganda has adequate raw materials to sustain the factory, noting that the challenge lies in organising farmers and connecting them to dependable markets rather than increasing production.

“According to World Health Organization, stunting has a lifelong consequence. Children who are stunted are more likely to experience failure to reach their physical potential,” Akena said.