The 2022/2023 Annual Crime Report indicated that Luwero district, along with Kassanda, has been identified as a hotspot for mob justice incidents. The report noted that many victims are often suspected thieves or robbers, reflecting a community tendency to take the law into their own hands rather than relying on formal judicial processes.
The newly appointed board, chaired by Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, faces the challenge of addressing rampant youth unemployment that has affected countless families across the country.
The merger is a strategic move to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness of government planning and population management efforts in Uganda.