The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, received a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by Counselor Rustam Hasanli, during a courtesy call at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya, Uganda. Â
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Residents from two villages, including Ngogo and Kaseeta in Kabwoya Sub-county, Kikuube District, have confronted officials from the National Forestry Authority (NFA) responsible for the Kasindi Sector in the Albertine Region. The residents are accusing the NFA of cutting down Bugoma Forest, which they rely on for their livelihoods, and failing to compensate them for the resources they have lost due to the destruction of the forest. Â
Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town Council in Bukonzo County West, Kasese District, has been plunged into a crisis as businesses count losses following a four-day-long power outage.
Fishermen at Port Bell in Luzira are calling on the government to urgently address the issue of water hyacinth that has invaded Lake Victoria, making it difficult for them to fish and threatening their livelihoods. Â
The Director of Finance at the President's Office, Ms. Jane Barekye, has launched the Youth Wealth Creation Program, following President Museveni's directive to allocate funds to empower young people through entrepreneurship. Â
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