Tag: Buvuma District

FORMER ENTEBBE HOSTAGE RETURNS TO UGANDA AFTER 50 YEARS

Reflecting on the 1976 incident, President Museveni noted that although the hijacking was a tragic event, the rescue operation became a turning point in weakening the grip of former dictator Idi Amin, whose prestige and fear among the population were significantly shaken by the events that followed.

Opposition Parties Want State to Reverse Karua’s Persona Non Grata Status

National News

Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party Deputy President for Buganda region revealed that the declaration of Karua as Persona Non Grata doesn’t represent Uganda as a leading actor in the East African Community, which guarantees the East Africans the freedom of movement.

National News

MAAIF Dismisses False Claims of Tractor Arson in Buvuma...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has dismissed reports claiming that a tractor belonging to the...

Security

UWA Operation Captures Two Man-Eating Crocodiles in Buvuma

The crocodiles in question have not only killed humans but also domestic animals, and the crocodile infestation in the area is due to the numerous fish breeding grounds that attract the crocodiles to the shores and prey on humans.

Crime

Buvuma Leaders Blame Increased School Dropouts on Parents’ Negligence

The situation regarding school dropouts in Buvuma Islands underscores a critical intersection of parental responsibility, community engagement, and educational accessibility. As highlighted by local leaders, the alarming trend of children abandoning their education for immediate economic pursuits not only jeopardizes their futures but also poses broader societal risks, including increased crime and social instability.

Business