Police say they have preferred terrorism charges against 11 suspects who were arrested in connection with the petrol bombs attacks in various Kampala Metropolitan areas.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has told journalists at the police headquarters in Naguru that the 11 attempted terror acts in various places including Jinja District where a vehicle registration number UG 3348C belonging to a former RDC was set ablaze, in Nankulabye, Katwe police station and at the Kasubi Tombs.

Enanga says the terror attacks are mainly championed by disgruntled supporters of opposition politicians who target motorists in traffic jam.

In the meantime, some petrol Jerry cans that were impounded upon arrest of the 11 suspects have been taken to the Government Analytical Laboratory for further analysis ahead of a court hearing

The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition in which Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was, among others, challenging the powers of then Kampala Affairs Minister Frank Tumwebaze to form a tribunal that impeached him in 2013.

Mr Lukwago had accused Mr Tumwebaze of having participated in all processes, including chairing the meeting of the council that made the final decision on whether to impeach him or not.

He had accused the minister of being the accuser, prosecutor and the judge in the same case.

The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed Uganda government approached it for another loan and discussions are progressing well.

IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice yesterday revealed that Uganda requested for a three-year loan arrangement. The loan could be in the range of $900 million (about Shs 3.1 trillion), according to the journalist who asked the question.

“It’s reported that Uganda is looking for a $900 million three-year package from the IMF related to spending driven by COVID-19 response. Is that true, can you confirm it? Where does that stand?” Mathew Lee, a journalist with AP inquired.

Government has listed its agencies, commissions and authorities that were approved for mergers or being transferred back to their mother ministries as departments or directorates.

Some of the changes, the Equal Opportunities Commission will be abolished, and its services transferred to the Uganda Human Rights Commission, since according to the report, equal opportunities are human rights. The Uganda Investment Authority, Enterprise Uganda Foundation Limited, Uganda Exports Promotions Board, Uganda Free Zones Authority, Private Sector Foundation of Uganda and the Privatization Unit have been merged into one entity, while the Management Training and Advisory Centre has been merged with Nakawa Vocational Training Institute.

Also, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Uganda Tourism Board, and Uganda Wildlife Authority will be merged into one. The National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, National Council for Children, National Council for Disability and the National Council for Older Persons have also been consolidated into one authority, and the National Council of Higher Education will be merged with the National Curriculum Development Centre, and Kyambogo Teacher Curriculum centre.