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Three murdered in Rubanda

June 18, 2024    By Uziah

Story by Mbabazi Vanansio Kakogoso The recent incident in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District, where three individuals were killed, is currently under investigation by the local police. The deceased have been identified as Silver Agaba (65), Bright Ainembabazi (27), and Edward Rwamahe, also known as Militant (32). The events began... Read More

Kabale district Kadhi Sheikh Kabu Lule Condemns Women Working Abroad  

June 17, 2024    By Uziah

Story by Mbabazi Vanansio Kakogoso The Muslim Kadhi of Kabale District, Sheikh Kabu Lule, has condemned the practice of women traveling abroad for work, leaving their husbands behind.  He made these remarks during his sermon at the Eid-Adha celebrations on Sunday [16/06/2024] held at Masjid Kirigime mosque in Kirigime Ward,... Read More

 Kisoro:  Atwine Bans Workshops For Health Workers

June 11, 2024    By Uziah

By Fotunate Niyibizi and Daniel Nsengimana Bosco The Permanent Secretary of the Health Ministry, Dr. Diana Atwine, has cautioned Kisoro health workers against holding hotel-based workshops for capacity building. Dr. Atwine made these remarks during her inspection of the Intensive Care Unit at Kisoro Hospital. “We don’t want to hear... Read More

Over Shs 70 Million Raised To Boost Kisoro Hospital’s ICU

June 3, 2024    By Uziah

By Alex Gahima Over 70 million shillings was raised by friends and family of businessman Patrick Mbonye from Nyakabande Sub County, Kisoro District. The funds will support the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisoro Hospital. George Kalemera, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, stated that over 30 friends and business partners... Read More

International Gorilla Conservation Launch Project to Protect Rare Species and Environment

June 1, 2024    By Uziah

Story by Mbabazi Vanansio Kakogoso The International Gorilla Conservation Project, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration with Kisoro District, has launched the Vanishing Treasures Inception Program aimed at conserving rare animal species and the environment. With funding from the Luxembourg Government, the shs 760 million program focuses on fostering agroforestry and... Read More

Kisoro Police Investigate Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl

June 1, 2024    By Uziah

Story By Innocent Kwirigira Police in Kisoro District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of a five-year-old girl found in Nyakabande Sub County. The deceased, identified as Provia Niyonshuti, a resident of Bugara Village, Gasiza Parish, Nyakabande Sub County, was discovered dead in a pumpkin plantation in Kibaya Village,... Read More

Kabale: Police investigate death of an unidentified adult woman

May 28, 2024    By Uziah

Story by Vanansio Mbabazi Kakogoso Police in Kabale are actively pursuing suspects believed to be responsible for the murder of an unidentified adult female, whose body was discovered in Buhoro village, Buhara sub-county, Kabale district. According to reports, on the 27th of May, 2024, at an undisclosed time, unknown assailants... Read More

One arrested over theft of Matoke in Kanungu

May 28, 2024    By Uziah

Story by Vanansio Mbabazi Kakogoso Police in Kanungu have arrested Salva Tulindwamukama, on suspicion of stealing a bunch of matoke. According to reports, on the 26th of May, 2024, at approximately 7:00 am, Dismus Turyahabwa from Kanyantorogo cell filed a theft report at the Kanyantorogo police post. Following the report,... Read More