American singer and Hollywood actor Tyrese Darnell Gibson has officially confirmed his highly anticipated visit to Uganda, much to the delight of his fans.
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In a move to ensure a smooth transition into the mass renewal and enrollment of National Identification Cards (IDs), the Government of Uganda has announced the extension of ID validity by one year, effective August 2025.
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In March 2024, police reported multiple incidents involving boda boda riders, including four murders and several attempted murders. For example, on March 12, 2024, a 22-year-old rider identified as James Munyegena was attacked and left unconscious by thieves who stole his motorcycle. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
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.
Bribery among police officers in Uganda is notably prevalent, making the Uganda Police Force one of the most corrupt institutions in East Africa. According to the East Africa Bribery Index by Transparency International, the Uganda Police scored 80.8%, indicating a high likelihood of encountering bribery situations compared to other police forces in the region.
In July 2024, Bishop Zac Niringiye was hit by thugs with a blunt object and his mobile phone taken while he was jogging in Ntinda, and James Kakooza, a 54-year-old Kamwokya Councilor, was attacked in July 2022 while jogging at Yusuf Lule Road near Centenary Park in Nakawa division, Kampala city.
Disagreements over land ownership and usage have historically led to significant violence, often resulting in loss of life and community destabilization.
The police have done their best to curb this problem; however, they called for additional manpower from other security agencies because the problem has spiraled out of control.
Increased number of girls dropping out of school is mainly happening due to the ignorance and negligence of parents who are subjecting their young girls to early marriages and pregnancies instead of paying for their school fees to attain education.