President Yoweri Museveni has responded to concerns raised by residents of Kawempe regarding the limited allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM). During his campaign visit to support NRM candidate Faridah Nambi in the Kawempe North by-election, the President assured residents that the government is working to increase PDM funding to address the high demand in urban areas.

Renowned Democratic Party (DP) activist Benedicto Kiwanuka Galiko has expressed frustration over the prolonged delays in court judgments regarding his legal challenges against DP President Norbert Mao’s leadership. Kiwanuka, a long-standing member of the party, has filed multiple cases questioning the legitimacy of Mao’s election and the processes that led to his leadership.

Hoima District Local Government has officially sworn in a new District Service Commission (DSC) to tackle critical staffing shortages that have hindered service delivery in the region. The district has been operating without substantively appointed heads of key departments, including the District Engineer, District Education Officer, District Health Officer, Principal Personnel Officer, Senior Water Officer, and Senior Procurement Officer. These positions have been filled by individuals in acting capacities, leading to inefficiencies and poor performance.

Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have summoned Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, his deputy, State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi, and other police technical officials to explain the conduct of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT) during the Kawempe North by-election. The MPs are demanding accountability for alleged human rights violations against voters and residents since the nomination period.