Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.
Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.
“The challenges include the governance of the city by presidential directives, where the KCCA continues to experience direct control and intervention by President Museveni over the capital city's governance in almost all sectors, including public transport, markets, SACCOs, allocation of public assets, land and drainage channels, and procurement processes, among others,” Lukwago said.
Born in Prestatyn, Wales, on May 31, 1938, to a railway signalman and a domestic helper, Prescott left school at the age of 15 to work as a trainee chef and then as a steward on the Cunard Line before entering politics.
The Parliamentary committee of Rules, Privileges and Discipline is set to look into defamatory statements made by Francis Zaake, a against Juliet Kyinyamatama Suubi, the Rakai Woman Member of Parliament.