infrastructure 24 March 2026
Uganda's Parliament has raised alarms over the Busega-Mpigi Expressway's cost doubling to over Shs1.2 trillion with minimal progress, questioning design changes and contractor claims during a meeting with Works Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala. Lawmakers demanded the original contract for investigation amid ongoing negotiations. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4309/cost-busega-mpigi-expressway-doubles-little-progress-made
news 24 March 2026
Three artisanal gold miners lost their lives and one was critically injured when a pit caved in at Sokodu mining area in Kaabong East sub-county on Sunday morning. Local leaders blame unstable soil from heavy rains and miners' desperation for ignoring safety rules. Source: https://observer.ug/news/three-buried-alive-in-kaabong-gold-mine-collapse
news 24 March 2026
Ugandan authorities have launched compensation payments for families of students killed in the 1998 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel attack on Uganda Technical Institute in Kabarole district. The process follows President Museveni's directive to provide Shs 15 million per affected family, with district officials now issuing recommendation letters. Source: https://observer.ug/news/govt-begins-compensation-for-1998-kichwamba-rebel-attack-victims
Entertainment News 24 March 2026
Ugandan singer Nador Love has publicly addressed her fallout with Jowy Landa, stating she refused to pretend they were still friends online after multiple instances of betrayal and unkept promises. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42681/i-am-no-longer-friends-with-jowy-landa-nador-love