Celebrating the kindness of humanitarian workers is not enough; in Uganda and beyond, they should be protected, respected, and funded adequately when in the course of their work.
Two days after the devastating collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, multiple government agencies have joined forces with the Uganda Police and Red Cross in the ongoing search and recovery operation.
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) in August to validate the quality of the 2024 Uganda Census results in terms of coverage and content.
The Uganda Police Traffic and Road Safety Directorate report indicates that from July 7–13, 2024, 81 people died and 301 sustained injuries in road accidents resulting from careless overtaking and overspeeding.
The offices were closed off, and the place was surrounded by both military police and Uganda Police, who did not accept anyone to enter or exit the party premises.
Motorcycles involved in more serious crimes, such as robbery, murder, and accidents, will remain in police custody as they are still under investigation.