The Eastern Uganda tour will begin in the Bukedi sub-region, where the president will evaluate the progress and impact of the PDM initiatives aimed at economic empowerment and grassroots development together with the local leaders, members of the public, selected model farmers, and the technical staff.
Agencies were found to be big spenders on allowances (sh362b), gratuity and NSSF (sh211b), travel (sh180b), fuel (sh59b), workshops (sh47b), consultancy services (sh75b), etc. On most of these items, agencies outspent ministries, yet the latter employed more people.
Nakasongola district is still on the spot as an Mpox epicenter and is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation.
The introduction of giraffes to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is intended to establish a viable population in a new area, thereby supporting long-term conservation goals and boosting tourism in the region.