The Ministry of Internal Affairs, through its Immigration Office in Mbale, has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals residing and studying in the Elgon region to ensure they have proper documentation or face legal consequences. Â
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has expressed concern over the low number of people who have enrolled for fresh registration for national IDs since the exercise started. NIRA reports that since the exercise began, 5.3 million Ugandans have registered, but most of these are renewals rather than fresh registrations.
This information was disclosed by NIRA Public Relations Officer Claire Ollama at a press conference held at the Media Centre in Kampala, where she addressed the country on the progress of the exercise.
Hoima, Uganda – The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is facing mounting criticism from local communities and leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region over allegations of mismanagement of forest reserves, resulting in wildlife depletion and environmental degradation. Â
Lyantonde, Uganda – A Fuso Boxbody truck (UAY 508R) lost control and rammed into pedestrians in Katovu Town Council, killing two people on the spot and injuring several others in a horrific accident yesterday evening. Â
The ministry also reported a reduction in power tariffs due to diversified energy sources
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development insists it cannot effect the payment of the outstanding debt to UMEME, stating that the Auditor General must first intervene to verify the actual balance. The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, clarified that she lacks the mandate to authorize any transaction until a harmonization process between both parties is concluded.
Addressing a press conference at the Media Centre in Kampala, the minister revealed that $118 million (approximately 428.99 billion Ugandan shillings) had already been disbursed, but negotiations are still ongoing to resolve the remaining issues.
Progress in Power Production
Meanwhile, the ministry is in advanced stages of increasing power generation to 2,052 megawatts by 2030, a significant leap from the 150 megawatts produced in 1986. Nankabirwa added that her ministry is exploring additional power sources, including geothermal and nuclear energy.
Key projects contributing to this expansion include:
6.5 megawatts from Nyanga (Zombo District)
The 840-megawatt Agago Power Plant
The 183-megawatt Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station
The 400-megawatt Hiba Power Plant (Northern Uganda)
Reduction in Power Tariffs and Rural Electrification
The ministry also reported a reduction in power tariffs due to diversified energy sources. Additionally, to boost rural electrification, the Misizi Substation has been completed, which will supply power to the Kalangala Islands.
Vandalism and Power Losses
In a related development, the ministry reported increased losses due to vandalism. Yesterday, 17 suspects were paraded in Nakawa Court in connection with these incidents.
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