The Director General of Internal Security Organization (ISO) has intervened in the wrangles between two cattle trading companies Alisam Company and Babughirana Butcher men Development Association to find a conclusive solution for the two warring parties over cattle trading business at the border town of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha.

Copper is the major mineral mined in Kilembe area as it was before, copper and salt mining industries were the main economic activities in the area until the companies collapsed, though industries have been restored.

Following Kenya total closure of the betting companies without considering taxes from the business, many Ugandans have appealed to the government to copy this example.

Nalukolongo market vendors operating near the railway woke up to a protest, opposing some of their leaders who have connived with the man contesting for the market tender.