The Court also held that Mufumbiro and his legal team did not adduce sufficient evidence to prove that the alleged irregularities, if any, affected the final result in a substantial manner as required by the Parliamentary Elections Act.
Imported HIV self-test kits have traditionally retailed at between UGX 25,000 and UGX 30,000, placing them beyond the reach of some young people and low-income earners. Zakayo Industries is targeting a retail price of approximately UGX 7,000, potentially making self-testing more accessible to a wider section of the population.
The rollout of E-IDs is expected to improve security, streamline access to basic services, and expand the scope of financial inclusion. By linking national IDs to a secure digital platform, the government aims to eliminate the use of physical IDs, which are prone to theft. This will provide citizens with protection from exploitation in the form of loan sharks.