The minister of lands Judith Nabakooba, and chief guest at Kassanda District's belated Women's Day celebration, praised the government for its commitment to advancing gender equality through affirmative action, which she said has empowered marginalized women.
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As preparations for the West Nile Peace Day gain momentum, the State Minister for Urban Development and Member of Parliament for Terego East, Kania Mario Abiga, has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his pivotal role...
The minister tasked Pramukh Steel Ltd and Victoria Plastics Ltd to construct boreholes for communities to provide drinking water sources for them, replacing the contaminated waters that put the lives of people at risk.
At the beginning of October 2024, several evictees returned and started setting up camp-like settlements and makeshift structures, insisting not to leave the wetland till they are compensated, despite several warnings from NEMA.
The Ntoroko residents from areas prone to floods had in the past requested the government of Uganda to relocate them to a small part of the neighboring Semuliki wildlife reserve; however, the discussion has not yet been fully concluded.
Some Ugandan activists have taken issue on social media, especially on X, demanding that some leaders both political and technical at KCCA and NEMA resign and also be arrested for negligence of duty that led to the loss of lives and leaving some people homeless.
The Uganda Police Force confirmed on August 18, 2024, that at least 35 people were reported dead, with over 28 still missing. The search is still taking place at the Kiteezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district.