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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Devastating cyclonic winds have struck Kalangala Islands on Lake Victoria, causing significant destruction in Kalangala District.
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In Uganda, between 2007 and 2011, lightning killed 191 people and injured 727, and these incidences are more common in districts like Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Jinja, Kalangala, and Kisoro.
Most boat accidents in Uganda are mainly caused by overloading and strong winds. For example, in March 2024, a boat that had 17 people was traveling from Bussi Island in Wakiso district heading to Nakiwogo landing site when it capsized and six people died.