Tag: Kalangala district

Mao Reiterates Speaker Candidature, Launches Legal Defence Fund

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

African Ambassadors to Meet in Beijing to Capitalize on China’s 100% Duty-Free Market Access Policy

Regional

The theme of the retreat, which has been called for by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is “Maximizing the benefits of China’s 100% Tariff-Free Market Access Offer through Development and Prosperity in Africa.”

National News

Kalangala District Woman MP Dies at 40

Nakimuli reportedly drove herself to the facility for what she described as a non-major operation.

Crime

NFA Officials, Brick makers Arrested over Bribery in fight...

Security officials on Thursday, 3rd July, arrested eight suspects over alleged bribery and illegal brick-making activities inside Lutobooka Forest...

Tourism

Discover Banda Island, a Hidden Gem for Adventurous Nature

There is fishing, boat trips, nature walks, and a beach volleyball net waiting for the adventurous. In the evening, bonfires can be lit on the beach as one is watching the lights of the fishermen on the lake.

Crime

Woman Mauled to Death by Crocodile in Kalangala District

On January 10, 2024, a worker from Bidco Oil Palm Company was killed by a crocodile while working near the water. The incident occurred in Kalangala district, prompting local authorities to issue warnings about the dangers of crocodiles in the area. The Southern Regional Police Commander confirmed that the victim was attacked while fetching water from a nearby lake.

Tourism