As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.
The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking.
On August 24, 2024, Pulinali Semanda, a businessman in Kalisizo, was ambushed and robbed of UGX 150 million shortly after withdrawing cash from Centenary Bank. The robbery was executed by armed men who held Semanda at gunpoint with an AK-47 rifle while one of the suspects took the money from his car. Following extensive investigations, police arrested several suspects involved in this robbery on September 6, 2024.
Despite fierce opposition and extensive debates in recent months, the National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024 was approved during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 6 November 2024.
The ongoing fight and crackdown on corruption is aimed at creating a corruption-free country in Uganda, a move geared by President Museveni to crush all corrupt officials engaged in illegal activities that deter economic progress in Uganda.