Noeline Nabukenya

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UPDATE: Two suspects, Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga, have been arraigned before Wakiso Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya and charged with kidnap, aggravated robbery, and murder in connection with the killing of businesswoman Lydia Babirye. The prosecution told court that the offences were allegedly committed between June 3 and 4 at Kiteredde Village in Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso District. The suspects were remanded until July 8, when they will return to court for mention of the case.

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UPDATE: Two suspects, Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga, linked to the murder of businesswoman Lydia Babirye in Wakiso, have been charged before Wakiso Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya with kidnap, aggravated robbery, and murder. #NTVNews

The prosecution, led by Peninnah Joy Nakaweesa, alleges the offences were committed between June 3 and 4 in Kiteredde Village, Kakiri Town Council. Investigations are ongoing. The case was adjourned to July 8, and the suspects were remanded due to the capital nature of the charges.

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Law Society demands wetland demarcation amid NEMA eviction operations

ULS urges authorities to map wetlands to curb encroachment disputes.

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Ray of hope for victims of trade evictions as Wakiso gets Shs37b market projects

Wakiso traders to double capacity under new market plan.

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Majority of Wakiso residents unaware of key govt programmes – study

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VIDEO: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has urged the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Ministry of Water and Environment to demarcate wetlands across the country, arguing that evictions alone will not stop encroachment on gazetted wetland areas.

Speaking during a visit to Buggu Village in Busabala, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, where more than 50 houses were recently demolished, ULS Treasurer Arthur Isiko on Saturday said the society was exploring ways to help affected residents seek legal redress.

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A traditional healer locally known as Jjajja Bamweyana, a resident of Busabala in Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, was among those affected by the National Environment Management Authority's (NEMA) recent eviction drive. Bamweyana claims that since authorities demolished his shrine, his spirits have been angered and have begun terrorizing local residents. Threatening to abandon the area entirely, the healer warned that @nemaug and the evicting authorities will be held solely responsible for any misfortune that befalls the community.

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Busabala residents who suffered recent NEMA evictions reportedly sought financial relief from Gen Salim Saleh in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District. However, following reports that some of the people who went to meet him were not victims, the group was allegedly turned away.

Speaking to some of the affected persons, it was reported that out of 100 people who went to Kapeeka, only 40 had their houses demolished and therefore qualified for financial assistance. Each of those who received support was given Shs600,000.
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A traditional healer locally known as Jjajja Bamweyana, a resident of Busabala in Makindye-Sabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, was among the victims of @nemaug's recent eviction.

He says his “evil spirits” have started terrorizing residents since his shelter was demolished. Jjajja Bamweyana has threatened to abandon them, warning that whatever happens to the locals will be the responsibility of the authorities who carried out the eviction.
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Fred Namuyimbwa whose house was demolished during the June 2 @nemaug eviction of wetland encroachers in Busabala, Wakiso District shares a shelter with his pigs, saying he has nowhere to relocate them. His fear is leaving them behind and they get stolen.
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A street vendor filmed picking up scattered groundnuts from the road after being knocked down by a boda boda rider in Wakiso Town.
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Self-proclaimed NUP ghetto mobilizer Ivan Balubinzi has appealed to the party’s top leadership for assistance after his temporary structure where he operated a local bar was demolished during NEMA’s Lubigi wetland clean up in Kawaala Zone 2 Rubaga Division, Kampala.

The enforcement exercise carried out by NEMA together with police and the military saw a renewed crackdown on the area as authorities moved to clear the wetland with some evictees who had set up makeshift tents reportedly arrested during the operation.

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A section of Kawaala II residents, who were recently evicted by Nema, have defied Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja's directive to vacate the area. They argue that the Shs1 million relief she donated is insufficient to cover rent and food, especially as many have large families to support. #NTVNews

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Shafic Balooka, a resident evicted from Lubigi Wetland in Kawaala 2, Rubaga Division, alleges that security officers assaulted him during recent @nemaug demolition operations. Balooka says falling bricks from his house severely injured his left leg, leaving him limping and reliant on a walking stick. #NTVNews

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WATCH: Seen crying in the video is Ms. Saudah Najjemba, a mother of three from Kawaala II, Wakiso, whose structure was demolished during a @nemaug operation in Lubigi wetland.

She says she is now stranded with nowhere to go. #NTVNews

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The @ug_lawsociety has pledged free legal support for residents whose property was destroyed by @nemaug during an operation in Lubigi wetland, Wakiso.

ULS National Treasurer Arthur Isiko said they will collect victims’ documents and pursue government compensation. #NTVNews

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WATCH: 42-year-old Miriat Nakanaabi, whose viral video showed her attempting to run into the road, says she was helpless when @nemaug evicted residents from Lubigi wetland in Kawaala II. Her seven rental houses and all household items were destroyed while she was at Kalerwe Market buying supplies for her restaurant. #NTVNews

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Miriat Nakanaabi, 42, the woman seen in a viral video attempting to run into oncoming traffic, says helplessness drove her to despair after NEMA’s Lubigi wetland evictions in Kawaala II.

Nakanaabi, a single mother of six, returned from Kalerwe market to find her restaurant items destroyed and seven rental houses—her sole livelihood—demolished.

To support the victims, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) visited Kawaala on June 3, to assess the damage and explore avenues for legal redress. NEMA maintains the operations are crucial to restoring degraded wetlands amid rising climate concerns.

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Shafic Balooka, a resident evicted from Lubigi Wetland in Kawaala 2, Rubaga Division, claims security officers assaulted him during recent NEMA demolition operations. Balooka says falling bricks from his house severely injured his left leg, leaving him limping and dependent on a walking stick.

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