Ugandan State Minister for Labour and Industrial Relations, Col. (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola, was shot dead by his bodyguard, Pte Wilson Sabiti, who complained about financial difficulties before the murder and subsequently committed suicide. The incident occurred as Engola was leaving his home in Kyanja for work. Uganda’s police spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed the murder-suicide, and investigations are underway. Ronald Otim, the minister's personal assistant, was injured and is being treated at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Parliament deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have also commented on the situation, with the UPDF conducting parallel investigations.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Ugandan President Museveni's directive to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to purchase 15 acres of land in Mukono from businessman Geofrey Rugazoora to bail out Mogas, a business owned by the Rugazoora family. Critics, including Dr. Kizza Besigye, accuse the President of misusing public funds for personal connections. The government's selective assistance to businesses is contrasted with other companies that have not received similar support. The article also provides background on Mogas' financial struggles, including its debts and receivership under Stanbic Bank, and the failed negotiations with Ola Energy Ltd. The piece touches on other instances of government land purchases and the lack of support for other failing businesses in Uganda.

The article discusses the significant economic and social impact of natural disasters in Uganda, as reported by the Ministry of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees and the Office of the Prime Minister. The country has faced substantial economic losses, with the cost of disasters in 2019 and 2020 reaching approximately $152 million. The government has launched a Disaster Management Plan to mitigate these issues, which includes a financial commitment of $50 million to support the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Management. The plan highlights the increased frequency and magnitude of disasters due to climate change, affecting lives, livelihoods, and the environment. Uganda requires an estimated $2.8 billion to manage disasters effectively. The article also references data from the Statista Disaster Monitoring Network, the National Risk and Vulnerability Atlas, the World Bank, and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.