Conflicts between refugees and host communities have erupted in Western Uganda over food insecurity. The local communities accused the refugees of stealing food from their gardens following the reduction in funding for refugees from United Nations. This was revealed during the fact-finding mission by Members of Parliament on the Presidential Affairs Committee in the region.

The State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi says the process of registration of finger printing of firearms that was introduced to aid tracing of criminality is in the final stages. While opening the first ever seminar on the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons, he noted that Uganda as a country has registered commendable strides in fighting firearm criminality.

The former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Daudi Migereko has highlighted the crucial role of teamwork among officials in the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC). Hon. Migereko made the assertion today while addressing the recently appointed Assistant RDCS who are undergoing a two-week induction training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi.

The new board of the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) outlined an ambitious plan to revitalize and transform the organization's assets, with a particular focus on its landed properties and outdated equipment. The initiative aims to leverage these assets to generate economic viability and alleviate operational pressures. This has been disclosed by the Acting Chair Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Ibrahim Makoma at their visit at Nakasongola and Tajda Mityana to assess the functionality of UBC radios and TV.

Members of Parliament, cabinet ministers, and religious leaders have supported the president on the issue of taking action against corrupt individuals in public service and parliament, saying this is when the public will believe in the government. The president, during his state of the nation address in Kololo, said he will take action on the corrupt through dishonesty, acting as foreign agents, and people who make mistakes. Some MPs noted that dishonesty could be disguised as mistakes, so the levels need to be measured and leveled. Other issues reacted to include the extortion by money lenders through charging high-interest rates.

Nakawa Deputy RCC Kassim Kamugisha and political analyst Sarah Bireete appeared on #MorningATNTV to discuss the successes and shortcomings of President Museveni's 2024 State of the Nation Address. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Uganda Film Festival, showcasing the year's achievements by the Commission through various activities like the Film Exhibition Market, trainings, forums, workshops, screenings, and an Awards Gala, kicks off today. #MorningAtNTV spoke with Njoki Muhoho, Chief Jury, and Andrew Ahuura, Jury member of the Uganda Film Festival 2024. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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A Kampala businessman, Farouk Mujumba, has taken the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to the Commercial Division of the High Court, seeking compensation of an estimated 2 billion shillings in damages arising from a demolition exercise in which he alleges that kiosks were destroyed. As Betty Ndagire reports, a hearing for the case has been set after the duo failed to resolve the matter out of court. In March this year, the city authority urged the two parties to settle the case out of court. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Today, after seven years, the High Court's International Crimes Division has fixed a date to hear witness accounts in the murder of former police officer Andrew Felix Kaweesi. Kaweesi was shot dead in March 2017 as he left his home in Kampala, in the company of his driver and a bodyguard. Eight people were arrested, and accused of coordinating and carrying out the murder. They were charged with terrorism, murder, and aggravated robbery of a pistol. Despite being arrested in 2017, the accused persons’ charges were only confirmed on 16th April this year in a pre-trial hearing by Justice Alice Komuhangi. Six of the eight suspects are out on bail while one is on the run. The trial is set to begin on 5th August 2024. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Hope SS Watoto defeated God Cares Secondary School to win the second edition of the Imara Brave Girls Tournament hosted at the International University of East Africa. The event, organized by Reach a Hand and the Forum for Women in Democracy, aims to encourage women and girls to participate in and excel in roles outside traditional gender boxes and spheres. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

An assessment by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, a global body that promotes the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources, shows that Uganda still lacks contract transparency in the extractives industry, has not implemented beneficial ownership disclosures, provided accurate export data for gold and the mining sector, disclosed and ensured direct payments, among other issues. In the latest assessment by the body, Uganda has scored 78.5 points, which officials say is below expectation. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has signed a framework agreement for a $500 million loan from Korea Exim Bank, financing under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund. The Minister was flanked by the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Cho Tae-yul, on the sidelines of the First Korea-Africa Summit, which concluded yesterday in Seoul. Under the terms of the Framework Agreement, the Korean Government shall enable the Ugandan Government to obtain loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) up to a maximum commitment amount in Korean Won not exceeding the equivalent of Five Hundred Million US dollars (US$ 500,000,000) for the years 2024 through 2028 to finance EDCF loan projects in the Republic of Uganda. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

A GLANCE AT THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES FACING THE DIOCESE

CORRUPTION: MUSEVENI ROASTS CORRUPT OFFICIALS, VOWS TO LEGALLY ELIMINATE THEM

MUSEVENI CONGRATULATES UGANDANS FOR ATTAINING THE MIDDLE INCOME STATUS, HENCE DEVELOPMENT

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Over 200,000 families and businesses on Kasokoso land in Wakiso District are being threatened with eviction. They are now requesting government support through the land fund to help them acquire the land where they have lived for decades. The affected families and businesses in Acholi Quarters, Bbanda “B”, Kireka “D” Kiganda, and Kasokoso villages are facing eviction threats from the National Housing Cooperation and Kireka Estates since 2014.