📸 Vision Lens: The week that was in pictures

The Week in pictures

Indian businessman suspected murderer charged, International Museum Day celebrated and the launch of the Presidential Skilling Industrial Hub for greater Masaka; Our photojournalists give us a glimpse into the week just ended.

Wabwire Ivan, the Police Officer who shot and killed an Indian at Rajja Chambers being lifted off a police van as he arrived at the Central police station Kampala on Monday. He was arraigned in Buganda Road Court over murder on Wednesday and remanded to Luzira Prison. photo by Eria Luyimbazi

Wabwire Ivan, the Police Officer who shot and killed an Indian at Rajja Chambers arrives at the Central police station Kampala on Monday. He was arraigned in Buganda Road Court over murder on Wednesday and remanded to Luzira Prison. Photo by Eria Luyimbazi

From left: Tourism ministry permanent secretary Doreen Katusiime, the state minister for northern Uganda, Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, Vice-President Jessica Alupo and Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Col. Tom Butime cut cake during the celebrations to mark the International Museum Day at Kaunda grounds in Gulu city on Thursday. President Yoweri Museveni, who was represented by Alupo, called on the private sector players to invest in the development of the untapped tourism resources in northern Uganda, especially Fort Patiko and other historical sites, such as Wodelai, Dufi le, Lututulu, Palabek and the rock art sites in eastern Uganda, among others. He equally urged the private sector to put educational recreation services in all museums in the region in order to make Uganda attractive not only to international tourists, but also to domestic ones. (Photo by Vice-President press team)

Some of the trainees exhibiting skills during their pass out at Sera-Kasenyi Training School after completing their basic military course on Saturday. PPU Photo

Vision Group Chief Executive Officer Don Wanyama (left) hands over a gift and an accolade to the World Bank Country Manager  Uganda Mukami Kariuki  as a token of appreciation for the good partnership between the two entities. This was at World Bank Uganda offices at Rwenzori House, Lumumba Avenue in Kampala on Wednesday 17th May 2023. Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo

President Yoweri Museveni interacts with Hon. Cecilia Ogwal at Barlegi State Lodge on Tuesday May 16, 2023. Credit: PPU/Enock Kakande

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, signs on a board as the State House Comptroller Jane Barekye and other officials look on during the launch of the Presidential Skilling Industrial Hub for the greater Masaka sub region at Ndegeya Village in Bugabira Parish in Masaka on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. PPU photo

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, and State House Comptroller Jane Barekye (2nd left) interact with some trainees during the launch of the Presidential Skilling Industrial Hub for the greater Masaka sub region at Ndegeya Village in Bugabira Parish in Masaka on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. PPU photo

A police officer pulls Eng. David Otika, the Rubanda water officer and Eric Sivaseya, the Kanungu district Engineer upon their arrest. Four district engineers from Kigezi region have been arrested for allegedly causing financial loss to the government through abuse of office and corruption.The suspects were arrested on Tuesday evening by officials from State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the economic monitoring unit of the State house and recorded statements at Kabale Municipal council main hall. By Job Namanya

A group of 810-foot pilgrims from Lira Diocese on Friday morning set-off for Namugongo where they will be joining other catholic faithful to celebrate this year’s Uganda Martyrs' Day due to June 3rd. Their journey is expected to last till May 31. Photo by Hudson Apunyo