The Government has declared a fresh crackdown on early-morning drinking and secrecy in local government business, ordering councils across the country to open their proceedings to the media and publicly display approved budgets.

Voting for parish chairpersons across Mukono District’s 97 parishes concluded without major incident, with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) securing a dominant share of the seats amid tightened security and widespread reports of orderly conduct.

As Uganda continues to grapple with limited access to clean water—with only 62% of rural households connected, according to the Ministry of Water and Environment—the Elgon region’s Sironko District remains among the hardest hit. Many residents still depend on unsafe water sources, including ponds and rivers such as the Sironko River.

A peaceful election for Women's Committee leaders in Seeta Ward ended with a brief dispute after supporters of rival candidates exchanged words following the declaration of results.