The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs is conducting its oversight work on different security agencies, including the Uganda Police, UPDF, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others, in the move to crack down on corruption following President Museveni's war against corruption in Uganda.
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.
Knife crime in Uganda is predominantly linked to domestic violence and socio-economic challenges like poverty, unemployment, and substance; therefore, the rising trend of violent crimes necessitates urgent attention from law enforcement and community leaders to address the root causes and implement preventive measures.
The gas released by the cylinder can burn easily; therefore, if the cylinder bursts, it can cause huge damage to the property and lives of the people surrounding it.
Kiirya added that the bill was introduced by a private member and it's his personal bill as an individual and he has a right to move the bill as an MP and not on behalf of the Democratic Party
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.