The brutal murder of Aisha Kigongo at the hands of her husband Richard Nsubuga in Mpigi district is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence fueled by jealousy and suspicion. For instance, in June 2024, in Kayunga district, a 34-year-old man identified as Fred Ngobi grabbed a machete and cut off his wife’s hand, Fatuma Babirye, on allegations of infidelity.
In December 2023, three children aged between 8 and 11 years drowned in a gold mine pit filled with water in Busia district when they had gone swimming in the isolated and unguarded dumping site.
The World Health Organization states that measles is a highly contagious disease causing fever, rash, cough, and watery eyes, with early symptoms lasting between four and seven days. If not treated, it can lead to blindness, severe breathing issues, ear infections, diarrhea, and dehydration, among others.
Women are often married to men who are heavy drinkers and lose family plantations that generate income for essential needs, such as school fees for their children, at the cost of their drunk husbands.
Raising children from multiple partners is expensive, and it is essential to ensure that one has a stable financial situation and a support system in place.
Corruption is now sanctified in Uganda and corrupt officials are being defended by the government based on the remarks made by the Speaker of Parliament during a mobilization event that took place in Lwengo district on June 22, 2024.
The charity concert organized by the Ntongoli band was a blend of supporting a greater cause to support St. Teresa Babies Home fused with showcasing a taste of live band in a more live manner, supporting unprivileged children.