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.
The forthcoming meeting is expected to put Ssegawa and Dr. Lugero’s competing documents under scrutiny as the Lands Ministry seeks to establish the lawful status of the disputed property and determine what, if any, compensation may be due.
In 2024 the Uganda AIDS Commission noted that HIV prevalence in Mpigi district stood at 5.1%, with a substantial portion of new infections occurring among young people aged 15-25, who represent 35% of all new cases.