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- October 21, 2024
Dan Mubiru, 48 year old resident of Kireka in Kira municipality was reported to have attempted suicide by cutting own neck at 11am on Monday morning. The victim was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital as he bled profusely. “It is alleged that Mubiru attempted suicide by cutting his neck with a knife. He was
READ MOREParliament of Uganda amidst skyrocketing food prices and cries of many Ugandans unable to sustain life, has confirmed 193 billion shillings budgetary allocation to increase allowances for members of parliament in the coming financial year, 2022/2023 starting this July. Chris Obore, Director for Communications and Public Affairs at parliament explains that the increment was informed
READ MOREMpigi restaurant owner has been arrested after two workers were found dead in her restaurant. The deceased have been identified as two females, Leilah 18 and Gift 17. The two victims were hired on Friday from Iganga District to work at the restaurant according to Ssenabulya George – the chairperson Kavule village. “They have been
READ MOREGovernment has put in place tough electricity protection laws; protecting against electricity or infrastructure like, transformer – thieves. Electricity thieves will face shs 1Bn fine or 15 years imprisonment or both says government as per the penalties prescribed in the Electricity Amendment Act, 2022. The Uganda electricity sector has suffered huge losses over the years
READ MOREThreatening eviction of over 2000 households in three villages of Rakai District as a woman claims ownership of their dwelling of more than 40years. Tension has risen among the residents as chairperson says the residents have nowhere to go. The occupants on the other hand insist the land belongs to their an ancestors. The new
READ MORERobert Kagolo – Head of production at Star Radio which is attached to UBC, was shot dead on Tuesday night at about 8pm at Bugembe-jemba village, wakiso district. Luke Owesigyire – Kampala Metropolitan police deputy spokesperson says it was alleged, that, while Kagolo was returning from the village after his brother’s burial. He hurriedly entered
READ MORESheelagh Ardill Warren, former Gayaza High school headteacher is dead. The cause of death is still unknown but she is reported to have died in her sleep by those close to her. Warren breathed her last on Sunday in the UK after being admitted to Frimley Park Hospital Surrey on May 22 before passing on
READ MOREGerald Aseera, identified as a news anchor with Kings Broadcasting Services; Kings Fm 93.6 was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It is reported that Gerald was shot in the chest by a private security guard at a soda depot in Masindi town. Police in Masindi are investigating circumstances under which the
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