“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.
The faction further alleged that ordinary members were subjected to inflated nomination fees while incumbent leaders paid nothing, and that a party printer purchased for more than UGX 250 million ahead of the 2016 elections has disappeared without explanation or accountability from auditors.
This year's COP29 is particularly notable as it has gathered a diverse group of stakeholders from nearly 200 countries to address pressing climate challenges and advance global commitments under the Paris Agreement, with an expected attendance of about 50,000 participants that include government officials, negotiators, media, and observers under the theme In Solidarity for a Green World.
President Ruto urged Kindiki not to serve himself, families, communities, regions, or villages, but to serve the Republic of Kenya and the people of Kenya.
President Museveni needs to act and show that he is on the side of Ugandans; otherwise, the unchecked impunity showcased by people like Mukiza and other government officials will see Ugandans hating their country. These officials are turning Ugandans hopeless.
The protests were part of a broader movement against corruption, particularly targeting Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, who has faced accusations of corruption practices.
The protest was part of a larger movement against corruption in Uganda, which has seen significant public outcry due to high-profile corruption scandals involving government officials.
The additional Ugx 20 trillion inflates the budget and makes it unrealistic, and it has increased the domestic revenue to be collected by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).