Tag: Tororo

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.

National News

Massive Rail Demolitions Begin Across Uganda to Clear Way...

“They secretly carved up URC land, printed official land titles, and sold them to unsuspecting families and developers. Believing their papers were legal, citizens spent their life savings building permanent homes and multi-story concrete buildings, which are now being destroyed,” Byamukama noted.

Business

DTB Deepens Financial Inclusion with New Branch in Bukedi...

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has expanded its presence in Eastern Uganda with the launch of a new branch in...

National News

How PLU Mobilized For Massive NRM Gains in 2025...

Prior to the 2025 General elections, Eastern Uganda witnessed mammoth crowds for National Unity Platform, (PLU) rallies cutting across...

National News

Museveni Louds NRM Gains, Issues Transformational Directives in Butaleja...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday conducted a high-energy campaign swing through Butaleja and Tororo districts with a loud...

Obituary

14 Reported Dead in Fuel Tanker Explosion near Uganda’s...

In the related development, on August 21, 2024, a fuel tanker busted into flame, killing one and injuring two at Rukungiri; on December 13, 2022, one person died in Tororo; in January 2021 on the Northern Bypass, at least 33 people died; on February 12, 2021, four died in Bunyangabu; and on August 12, 2019 in Rubirizi, 20 people died. Such incidences point to the need to sensitize locals on public safety during such incidences.