Tag: rainy Season

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

Security

Traffic Directorate Issues Road Safety Alert in Rainy Season

Traffic reports show that at least 12 people die daily in accidents during this rainy period, and as a result, authorities emphasize the need for motorists to exercise caution, maintain their vehicles, and avoid flooded areas.

Crime

Thief Lynched by Angry Mob, Five Escape in Bulange

Several incidents involving thieves being killed in Kampala have surfaced, reflecting ongoing issues with crime and mob justice in the region.

Environment

Entebbe Expressway Management Issues Precautions to Motorists amid Rainy...

The four-lane toll expressway under the Uganda National Roads Authority links the Entebbe International Airport to Kampala, the country’s capital city.

Tourism

Discover Kigezi Wildlife Reserve: A Haven for Majestic Elephants

While on a Uganda Safari Tour, tourists at the game reserve can also get involved in a number of activities, like forest walks with well-trained tour guides and colobus monkey tracking, which begins in the morning with a briefing at the reserve headquarters led by the ranger guides who prepare the tourists for the dos and don’ts of the trekking.

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