PM Nabbanja Challenges Opposition to Contribute Relief to Kiteezi Victims
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has asked the opposition Members of Parliament to make their own contribution to the people displaced by the Kiteezi landfill tragedy that occurred on August 10, 2024, following claims by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, that the proposed UGX 2 million to compensate each of the displaced tenants was little.
Nabbanja made these remarks on October 3, 2024, in response to a concern raised by the opposition MPs led by Ssenyonyi,...
Government to Construct Low Cost Houses for Kiteezi Victims
The State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Persis Namuganza, has said that the government of Uganda is planning to construct low-cost houses as a long-term solution for the people affected by the Kiteezi landfill collapse.
While speaking to the press at the Uganda Media Centre on October 3, 2024, Namuganza said that from their cabinet meeting it was agreed that Kiteezi disaster victims who own land around Kiteezi will be resettled in houses built for them by the...
UWA Issues Guidelines on Using Murchison Falls Route after Karuma Bridge Closure
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has issued guidelines for motorists transiting through the alternative route via Murchison Falls National Park after the government announced the temporary closure of the Karuma Bridge to all traffic for three months.
According to the statement issued by UWA on September 19, 2024, the transition is meant to ensure the safety of persons, protect wildlife, and preserve the park’s natural environment.
“There will be no entry fees charged for vehicles transiting through Tangi Bugungu gates via...
King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom Urges His Subjects to Embrace Cultural Heritage, Gov’t Programs
Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom has implored his subjects to embrace cultural norms, heritage, and Kingdom and government programs to improve their livelihood and ensure economic development in Uganda.
The Omukama Oyo was addressing thousands of people, including friends of Tooro Kingdom and the neighboring Kingdoms who gathered on September 12, 2024, at Karuzika palace in Fort Portal city to celebrate the 29th coronation anniversary of King Oyo’s reign (Empango) as the Omukama...
Gov’t Establishes Two New Dumping Sites for Kampala Garbage
The government has established two new dumping sites for garbage collected from Kampala City following the collapse of waste pies in Kiteezi, which killed over 30 people and destroyed property.
This decision was resolved during a high-level meeting chaired by the 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
According to Kadaga, the two new dumping sites include Katikolo in Mukono municipality and Menvu in Nansana Division.
During the same meeting, the...
Guard the Environment from the Western World—Col Katabazi to NEMA
Colonel Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), has called upon the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to guard the environment from the western world, who disguise themselves as activists yet are after the resources of the country.
In order to achieve this, Col Katabazi called on NEMA to equip themselves with ample knowledge through training and reading books that will change their mindset and align them with the government’s mission to protect the country...
