Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.
The forthcoming meeting is expected to put Ssegawa and Dr. Lugero’s competing documents under scrutiny as the Lands Ministry seeks to establish the lawful status of the disputed property and determine what, if any, compensation may be due.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics indicate that 21 million girls aged between 15 and 19 years and two million girls less than 15 years become pregnant every year. About 16 million of these girls give birth each year, mostly 90% in low-income countries at 25%. Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.