“Eventually, his AWOL status was upgraded to desertion, and he has been on the run since. In addition, Lt Mabonga is wanted on criminal allegations of extortion of funds from business groups and individuals in Kampala and other areas, as well as involvement in fraudulent land transactions and forgeries of land titles,” Col Magezi added. 

The Uganda Law Society President, Isaac K. Ssemakadde noted that Katunji was surrendered to the United States on a Saturday even though a five-judge constitutional petition and an application for interim protection were pending, with a hearing apparently scheduled for the following Monday. 

The President said older persons should be supported according to their circumstances, with particular attention given to those who have no families or homes.

“Government cannot close Ugandas housing gap alone. We need a new and stronger housing partnership. The private sector must increase investment in affordable housing and bring innovative and cost effective solutions to the market,” the address read.

Police identified the suspects as Simon Irumba, Abson Kiiza, George Kadama and Lenaxi Baluku.

To resolve this, the ministry is designing a dedicated national health insurance scheme for seniors. Under the proposed framework, UGX 5,000 from the enhanced UGX 35,000 monthly stipend could be automatically funneled into an insurance pool, bypassing the age limitations traditional private insurers impose on individuals over 75.

"We have the right to say no to fear. We must come out and condemn policies and actions that are wrong. It is our right to oppose what seems not right to us," Ssenyonyi said.

Oyat suggested staggered deadlines like UNEB’s first, second and third registration windows, so schools that miss one deadline still have a chance to comply.