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The kidnappers held her captive for nearly three weeks, demanding up to $1 million before accepting about $200,000 (approximately UGX 700 million). During her captivity, they cut off two of her fingers and sent them alongside a video of her pleading for help to pressure her family into paying the ransom.
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

President Museveni Declares War on “Lazy Leaders” as New...

“I don't want to hear that there is poverty in homesteads that have land and yet money is there at the parish level. If you are a minister and I come to your village and people are still suffering, I will sack you. I want to inform everybody that I have been monitoring and I don't want to embarrass mature people. The money is there on the ground; let's use it to get our people out of poverty,” Museveni said.

Oboth Elected Speaker, Tayebwa Retains Deputy Speaker Role in...

The decisive victories reaffirm the dominance of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Uganda’s parliamentary leadership as the country ushers in a new legislative term.

MP Urges Govt to Aid Pakwach Students, Teachers with...

The Pakwach District Woman Member of Parliament Jane Pacuto has requested the government provide motorized boats to the teachers and students in Pakwach district, arguing that the bursting of the R. Nile has made access to education difficult.

Buganda Kingdom Premier Calls for Prioritization of Health in...

The Buganda Kingdom Premier, Charles Peter Mayiga, has asked the Parliament of Uganda to prioritize health in their legislative...

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Fills Kololo Independence Grounds to...

The long awaited UB40 featuring Ali Campbell finally came to pass on Saturday, February 2, 2024, at the Kololo...

Gov’t, Opposition Yet to Resolve Standoff over Missing Supporters

The government is yet to respond to the latest demand by the opposition legislators regarding their missing supporters in...

MP Nsereko Asks Government to Bailout Makerere University Tuition...

The Kampala Central Member of Parliament (MP), Muhammad Nsereko has asked the government to assist 3,000 Makerere University students...

Opposition MPs Unbothered by Suspension from Parliament

A group of opposition legislators led by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Mathias Mpuuga, have accused the...

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