Uganda Governance Monitor
The National Drug Authority said it closed six veterinary drug shops in Kigezi sub-region during a two-week inspection operation in Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, Rukungiri and Kanungu districts. According to NDA's Western Uganda Regional Manager, the shops were unlicensed, had unqualified staff and lacked proper storage, and drugs were impounded. He said police had been asked to investigate some cases.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Official claim: These are the figures given by National Drug Authority (Kenneth Kiiza, Western Uganda Regional Manager); they could not be checked independently.