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Two Decades of Impact: How MSC Supported SAO Zirobwe SACCO is Transforming Luweero

ZIROBWЕ, LUWEERO — When Share An Opportunity Zirobwe Cooperative Savings & Credit Society (SAO Zirobwe SACCO) started in 2002, it was a small community initiative with just 251 members, Shs7 million in share capital, Shs8 million in savings and a loan portfolio of Shs10 million. More than two decades later, the SACCO has grown into […] The post Two Decades of Impact: How MSC Supported SAO Zirobwe SACCO is Transformin

SoftPower News · 12 Sept 2026

Ex-Luweero LC I chairperson refuses to surrender official stamp, arrested

The police in Luweero have arrested the former LC 1 chairperson of Kasaala village for allegedly refusing to hand over the official village stamp after losing the recent LC1 elections. Oliver Nakabi, who contested on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket in the July 28 LC I chairperson elections, came third with 87 votes. William […] The post Ex-Luweero LC I chairperson refuses to surrender official stamp, ar

The Observer · 12 Sept 2026

“We cannot kill Ugandans over cleaning”: MP demands justice for Boda boda rider shot dead on National Cleaning Day

Katikamu County South Member of Parliament, Hon. Hassan Kirumira has asked the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old boda boda rider during a national cleaning exercise in Luweero District and compensate his bereaved family. Kirumira raised the matter during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. […] The post “We cannot kill Ugandans over cleaning”

Watchdog Uganda · 1 Sept 2026

Four Arrested Over Aggravated Robberies in Luweero

Police in Luweero District have arrested four suspected gang members accused of carrying out aggravated robberies, burglaries and attacks on boda-boda riders in the district and neighbouring areas.

Nile Post · 20 Aug 2026

Bride price: Museveni tells Banyankole to stop selling their girls

President Yoweri Museveni has called for moderation in the payment of bride price, warning that excessive demands are turning marriage into a commercial venture and discouraging many young people from starting families. Speaking during the traditional Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, […] The post Bride price: Museveni tell

The Observer · 3 Aug 2026