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As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the Busoga sub-region finds itself at a critical juncture. Longstanding government pledges remain unfulfilled, and poverty continues to grip communities—issues that could significantly influence voter sentiment and reshape the political landscape, particularly for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). A Legacy of Unkept Promises Busoga’s frustration with unfulfilled presidential pledges is palpable. From road infrastructure to energy and health services, many commitments made by President Museveni and the NRM government have stagnated for decades. A 2019 report by Parliament’s Committee on Government Assurances listed 92 promises under review—65 in the Works and Transport sector, 27 in Health, and several others in Energy. Busoga bore the brunt of neglect, with 12 broken promises in electricity, 11 in roads, and 8 in health. Locals in Buyende, Kamuli, and Kaliro districts have voiced their discontent over the failure to tarmac k...

Two Manafwa Top Civil Servants Convicted Over Shs1.6 Billion Fraud The Mbale Court has convicted two senior Manafwa District officials, Principal Human Resource Officer  (PHRO) Betty Namono and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Michael Bichacha, over a Shs1.6 billion fraud case involving Duckhill Microfinance Limited in Mbale. Court documents reveal that the two accused obtained the money through false pretences, using forged contracts, documents, and security instruments, including land titles, to secure loans. The officials are also accused of using government funds to partially repay the loans, which were later recalled, leaving the borrowed amounts unpaid. Authorities further allege that Namono and Bichacha exploited their positions to access credit far beyond their capacity to repay. Both officials were previously interdicted for alleged collusion, though their interdiction was later lifted before the conclusion of the case. Sources from Duckhill Microfinance infor...

Police human rights boss AIGP Charles Kataratambi dead The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the death of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Charles Kataratambi, the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services. Kataratambi, who previously headed the Special Investigations Division (SID), passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, after battling diabetes and related complications. DETAILS: https://newsspotlight23.blogspot.com

To all the Honorable Leaders of Mbale City and the concerned residents. Attention: Three critical issues that require immediate attention to enhance the safety, accessibility, and overall infrastructure of our beloved city . 1. Functional Traffic Lights The traffic lights in our city have been non-functional for far too long, causing unnecessary congestion and risks to road users. I urge you to prioritize their repair and maintenance to ease traffic flow and prevent accidents. 2. Repainting of Zebra Crossings. The zebra crossings, particularly at locations with traffic lights, have faded significantly, posing a serious risk to pedestrians, especially school children who frequently use these roads. I request that these crossings be repainted to ensure the safety of all road users. 3. Water Blockage at Mbale Clocktower. The water blockage at the Mbale clocktower area is a recurring issue that needs urgent attention. I kindly request that the necessary measures be ...

The Assistant Agriculture Officer for Bumityelo Sub County in Namisindwa district Isaac Sebeni was on Tuesday held on allegations of extortion in the implementation of the government’s parish development (PDM) programme.* His arrest followed a meeting convened by the Namisindwa Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) Bosco Nabbonge at Bumityelo Sub County where PDM beneficiaries accused Isaac Sebeni of extorting more than one million shillings from them. The arrest follows a meeting which was held by Bosco Nabongo the assistant resident district commissioner of Namisindwa yesterday at Bumityelo Sub County with hundreds of PDM beneficiaries. The beneficiaries claimed that despite paying money ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 shillings in August this year, they are yet to receive the PDM funds. https// newsspotlight23.blogspot.com

Police in Mbale City have impounded eleven jerrycans of aviation fuel* . Samuel Asiimwe, the Elgon Region Police Commander says that an operation aimed at curbing illegal trading of aviation fuel in Mbale City led to the successful impounding of the eleven jerry cans of aviation fuel. Assiimwe says that despite the impounding of the aviation fuel, no arrests have been made. Aviation fuel is reportedly sold between 30,000 to 50,000 shillings on the black market. The impounded aviation fuel is being kept at Mbale Central Police Station. https// newsspotlight23.blogspot.com