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.
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.
Twiineamazima said the exhibits included hunting nets, spears, pangas, knives, unidentified roots and leaves, smoked and fresh suspected wild meat, three pairs of oribi horns, five bushbuck horns and porcupine quills.
On September 4, 2024, four people died on the spot and six others were critically injured in a collision between a Toyota Hiace taxi and an unidentified truck early in the morning in Nakazzi village.