Thousands of Bunyoro Residents Participate in Marathon to Commemorate Omukama Kabalega and Develop Hoima City

HOIMA, UGANDA – Residents of Bunyoro have enthusiastically participated in a marathon to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the works of Omukama Kabalega, celebrated from the date of his passing.

Kampala Minister, Hajjati Minsa Kabanda, has cautioned contractors against mismanaging government funds during the construction of roads under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area program, warning that any misuse would undermine national development and burden Ugandan taxpayers.

Speaking at the commissioning of the 7.8-kilometre Ntenjeru–Bule Road in Mpata, built by China Railway No.5 Engineering Group, Kabanda emphasised that the money being used was borrowed from international lenders and must be repaid promptly.

Residents of Kalagi-Kakoola clashed with police during a protest over a month-long power blackout caused by a delayed transformer installation.

MUKONO, UGANDA – Gunfire and teargas smoke engulfed the town of Kalagi-Kakoola in Kyampisi Sub-County, Mukono District, as residents clashed with police during a protest over a month-long power blackout. The demonstration was triggered by the delayed installation of a transformer by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).

With over 20,000 trees targeted this year alone, the Rotary Club of Sonde says its environmental story is only just beginning.

The Rotary Club of Sonde has stepped up its fight against climate change with a major tree planting initiative in Lazarus Forest, Nandere, Luwero District. In partnership with Bethany Land Institute, Tree Adoption Uganda, and with support from Roofing Uganda, the club planted 1,000 trees on Saturday as part of its 2025–2026 environmental campaign.