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17 April 2025, 12:40
Two missing after drowning in Lake Bunyonyi
By Uziah Tusaasire Two people are feared dead after drowning in Lake Bunyonyi on April 15, 2025, during a tragic canoe accident in Kitumba subcounty Kabale district. According to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate, the victims have been identified…
13 April 2025, 11:08
Three dead, several injured in fatal Rukungiri–Ntungamo road collision
By Uziah Tusaasire Three people have died and 19 others sustained injuries following a fatal road accident along the Rukungiri–Ntungamo highway. According to the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the accident occurred at around 10:20 PM on 12 April…
10 April 2025, 11:28
Gun stolen from security guard sparks panic in Kabale municipality
By Uziah Tusaasire Residents of Kabale municipality are living in fear following the theft of a firearm from a security guard at Pearl Hotel in Kigongi cell, Central ward, Central division. According to a statement released by Kigezi Region Police…
7 April 2025, 10:53
Security guard arrested in Rukiga for fatally shooting herdsman
By Uziah Tusaasire According to police reports, the deceased and his colleague, identified as Alias Owamahoro, were herding cattle belonging to Mbabazi Kakwerere, the Rukiga District Chairperson. While on duty, the suspect—who is attached to the Rukiga SACCO Kamwezi Branch—passed…
7 April 2025, 10:34
Police officer killed by mob in Ibanda district
By Uziah Tusaasire The deceased, identified as Police Constable Suleiman Chemonges, service number 75290, aged 28, was attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda district. He was reportedly murdered on 6 April 2025 while on duty. Police in Ibanda district…
4 April 2025, 11:55
Land dispute turns deadly in Kisoro, one person killed
By Uziah Tusaasire The incident occurred on 3 April 2025 at an unspecified time. After committing the crime, the suspect surrendered himself at Bunagana Police Station around midday, where he was immediately arrested and charged. Police in Kisoro district are…
1 April 2025, 15:15
Museveni drops Col. Katabazi as deputy ISO, appoints him deputy ambassador
By Uziah Tusaasire President Yoweri Museveni has removed Col. Emmy Katabazi from his position as Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and appointed him Deputy Ambassador. According to a press statement issued by the State House Presidential…
1 April 2025, 14:46
OPM delivers food relief to hailstorm victims in Rukungiri
By Uziah Tusaasire The hailstorms destroyed crops, including banana plantations, cassava, maize, and peas, exacerbating food insecurity in the region. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has provided food relief to residents of Rukungiri municipality following devastating hailstorms that…
30 March 2025, 14:18
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa launches garage workers SACCO in Mbarara
By Uziah Tusaasire The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) aimed at economically empowering garage workers in the Mbarara City South constituency. While addressing the launch over the weekend, Tayebwa expressed…
29 March 2025, 19:29
Rwandan national dies in Kabale car accident
By Uziah Tusaasire Kabale police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Rwandan national in a fatal car crash at Kyanamira along the Mbarara-Kabale highway. The deceased, identified only as Muhire, a 23-year-old Rwandan, was driving a Sino…