Despite being elevated to city status, several areas annexed to Masaka City from neighboring districts such as Lwengo, Kalungu, and rural Masaka are yet to witness any significant development or improvement in services. Residents of these areas, including villages like Kisaaka, Kabukolwa, Kimwanyi, and Kyalubu, express frustration over the lack of tangible benefits since their inclusion in the city.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to individuals who have misused or defaulted on funds allocated under the Parish Development Model (PDM). During a media interaction with journalists from the Ankole sub-region at his Rwakitura residence, the President proposed a 10-month jail term for those found guilty of stealing or failing to repay PDM funds. This period, he suggested, would allow the government to recover the misappropriated funds.
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Students affected by the oil exploration activities in the Albertine Graben region have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support their education and future prospects.
The government has announced that local contractors will be prioritized in the construction of various roads in Kampala, with a commitment to support and empower Ugandan firms. This was revealed by State Minister for Kampala, Joseph Kyofatogabye, during a press conference held at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters, where contracts for various road construction projects were signed.
Thirty (30) Tanzanian nationals have been arrested for engaging in illegal fishing activities on Lake Victoria, specifically in the Kasensero area.
The operation was conducted by the fisheries enforcement unit operating in Mpigi and Kalungu, under the leadership of Captain Jacob Obbo. The operation was carried out last night on the orders of Lt. Col. Mercy Tukahiirwa.
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