The rollout of E-IDs is expected to improve security, streamline access to basic services, and expand the scope of financial inclusion. By linking national IDs to a secure digital platform, the government aims to eliminate the use of physical IDs, which are prone to theft. This will provide citizens with protection from exploitation in the form of loan sharks.

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, a fuel tanker that was traveling from Kampala to Gulu overturned and caught fire, claiming the lives of over 15 people in Kigogwa town along Bombo Road.

Sometimes people borrow not because they want to but because it could be the only alternative available for them to start business for survival.

The Parliament of Uganda is set to hold four regional sittings, with the first one starting on August 28, 2024, at Kaunda grounds in Gulu, and they are to hold other sittings in Mbarara, Mbale, and Masaka. Each sitting is to cost over UGX 5 billion, and many people have criticized the relevance of these regional sittings as they seem not to have a direct impact on the constituents. 

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 public's discontent with parliament has increased following leaked documents alleging theft of the country’s resources by the four parliamentary commissioners, including the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga.

The March to Parliament, which is scheduled to take place on July 23, 2024, has no known leader as of now, as it has been classified as a partyless and leaderless campaign where concerned citizens are meant to march to parliament in a demonstration against corruption.

The people of Ishaka to stand up for themselves and defend their rights, or else no one will.