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Karamoja Ironsheets Scandal: Multi-agency Team Concludes Criminal Investigations Against Shameless Government Officials Cited In Saga
Police has revealed that the multi-agency team which was conducting criminal investigations into circumstances under which ministers acquired iron sheets meant for the people of Karamoja sub-region has concluded its work. Fred Enanga the police spokesperson says the team comprising police, State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) is now writing their report which will be handed…
Kanyamunyu Rushes To Akena’s Family For Cleansing, Begs Acholi Community Reconciliation
Embattled city businessman, Mathew Kanyamunyu who is battling murder case is in Acholi region to perform “Matto Oput” ceremony at the late Kenneth Akena’s family home. This is a cultural ritual ceremony done to prevent the spirit of the dead person from disturbing the purported killer. It is also meant for reconciliation purposes and washing…
Kanyamunyu Murder Trial Adjourned
The trial of a city business man Mathew Kanyamunyu which was slated for today at the High Court registry has been adjourned to October 27, 2020 . Mr Kanyamunyu is charged alongside his girlfriend Cynthia Munangwari and his brother Joseph Kanyamunyu for murdering a social worker Kenneth Akena on November 12, 2016 along Lugogo by…
Kanyamunyu Brothers Murder Case Flops, Pushed To 2020
Hearing of a murder case against the Kanyamunyu brothers in the High court has been scheduled to start next year in January. Mathew Kanyamunyu and two others are accused of murdering child activist, Kenneth Akena in November 2016. Kanyamunyu is jointly charged alongside his Burundian girlfriend Cynthia Munwangari and his elder brother, Joseph Kanyamunyu. Today Wednesday,…
Kanungu FM Manager Pleads Guilty to Assault of Presenter
The Grade One Magistrates court sitting in Kanungu district has fined Nelson Kagote Twinamatsiko, the manager of Kanungu FM shillings 200,000 after pleading guilty to assaulting Anita Tumuramye, a female radio presenter. The incident occurred on January 26th, 2023 at the radio premises. The radio belongs to Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for Information Communication…
Kanungu District Tightens Border Surveillance After Ebola Outbreak in DRC
There is heightened surveillance by Kanungu district health officials at the common border with the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. On October 8th, 2021, DRC’s Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention, Dr. Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda confirmed the outbreak of Ebola in Butsili health area, Beni North Kivu…
Kansanga Shopping Mall Collapses,Kills Six Workers On Site
A building in Kansanga has collapsed killing six people on the spot. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon along Mitala road when the building supported by concrete poles caved in burying six builders. According to the Deputy Director Fire Safety and Emergency Services, Mr Hassan Kyanda, the dead have been identified as Martin Owori, Robert…
Kansai Plascon Sponsors The Indian Community Fest
It was all fun at the first ever big Holi Festival, an Indian Community get together event held at the Arya Samaj Grounds Kololo, Kampala, after two years of COVID-19 induced lockdown. Uganda’s paint company, Kansai Plascon, partnered with the Indian Community to celebrate the fest, attended by Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and hundreds…
Kampala’s Best Graphics Designers Battle for Premier Advertising Shs 3m Contest
Kampala’s Crème de la crème of graphics designers are converging at Premier advertising offices at Crane Management chambers in Kampala to participate in the ongoing “hottest graphics designer search”. This competition will offer the graphic designers a chance for both local and global recognition, plus some big money up for grabs. Gareth Onyango the Premier…
KAMPALA: Medics Urge Lockdown To Curb Ebola Spread
Lack of vigilance towards halting the spread of Ebola has persisted in the central business district of Kampala, despite the 15 confirmed cases, and this has prompted medical personnel to propose a lockdown of the city. On Tuesday, doctors under the Uganda Medical Association proposed a lockdown to the government to halt the spread of…