Announcing the appointment in a letter dated June 22nd, 2026, President Museveni informed Kasolo that he would assume the role of Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, pending the presence of a substantive minister.
“By lining up behind a candidate, we feel it is more inclined in creating issues within our communities, including violence… we are saying electoral commission should reconsider and turn this election into a separate ballot, rather than lining up behind a particular candidate for the sake of unity and patriotism of Ugandans,” Oyat said.
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.
The murder incident illustrates the severe consequences of land conflicts in Uganda, leading to loss of life and community distress, and the tensions that have been arising within families over land ownership.
Police in Nakaseke District are investigating the murder of a 28-year-old Boda Boda motorcyclist, allegedly murdered by the passenger he was transporting.