The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.
In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.
"The third pillar, which is financial inclusion, is the most talked-about pillar, yet it is one of the smallest. PDMIS, on the other hand, which is the most under-looked, is crucial because it helps with accountability."
The data capture exercise is not only to fulfill the sixth PDM pillar and the parish-based management information system, but it is also feeding into other pillars like social services.