The taxi drivers of Busega park  were furious over the new traffic guidelines imposed by the government. The rules—no stopping near junctions, strict pick-up and drop-off zones, and heavy fines for violations—made their already tough job even harder.One driver Tamale Swaibu operating  at Kiboga stage says  it’s time for all drivers to protest against  these penalties.

"How do they expect us to work like this?" complained  Kyeyume Mustapha a stage guide “I suggest government should have considered marking the various roads instead of coming up with such penalities"Passengers won’t walk 100 meters just to board a taxi. If we follow these rules, we’ll lose customers!" Others grumbled about the lack of enough designated parking spaces, forcing them to either risk fines or spend hours waiting in long queues.  

The community of Sseke village in Kinoni Town Council, Lwengo District, erupted in joy as Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) finally replaced their faulty transformer, ending a grueling twelve-month power outage. The long-awaited intervention came after persistent pleas from residents who had endured economic hardships and security challenges in the darkness.  

Residents and leaders in Mityana's Busujju County are sounding alarms over deteriorating security and public health conditions following a prolonged six-month power outage across multiple villages. The electricity crisis has crippled businesses, endangered medical services, and created a breeding ground for criminal activity under cover of darkness.  

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