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 letter falsely claimed that the President had directed the Minister to renew Nation Oil Distributors Limited’s contract to continue managing MV Kalangala for another 15 years. Male allegedly delivered the forged letter to the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and the offices of Nation Oil Distributors Limited in Ndeba,” SHACU said.
The $2.3 billion project, expected to take 42 months to complete, will revolutionize Uganda's transportation sector, reducing travel time and increasing efficiency.
In April 2024, Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and China Seventh Railway Group to repair the defects.
In a statement released by the Ministry on Monday, September 2, 2024, they said that the suppliers ABS and Tumpeco have committed to airlifting new plates into the country by Wednesday, September 4, 2024
King Mswati III of Eswatini, Swazland has made an honorable visit to the Busoga Kingdom, where he was welcomed by Kyabazinga King Nadiope IV and his wife, Inhebantu of Busoga, Jovia Mutesi.