Tag: Greater Masaka

Court Sentences Two to Death, Seven to Life Over Susan Magara Murder

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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.

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

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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.
National News

Masaka RCC Calls on District Communicators to Counter Misinformation,...

Masaka City Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Washaki Ahamada has urged government communication officers to actively shape the national narrative...
Crime

Machete-Wielding Thugs Kill Couple in Bukomansimbi over Land Dispute

Recent reports indicate a troubling surge in violence linked to land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding areas, particularly in Greater Masaka. Police recently reported that between July 22 and August 23, 2024, at least 15 people had been killed in attacks attributed to land conflicts, with many incidents occurring in Bukomansimbi, Lwengo, and Masaka districts.
Security

Police to Boost Formal Education for Officers’ Children, Dependents

The Uganda Police Force is committed to enhancing education for its officers’ dependents, which marks a significant step towards empowering the next generation and ensuring a brighter future for police families across the country.
Crime

CHILD KIDNAPS: Police Tips Parents on Security of Children

Parents should take a keen interest in the workers they hire in their homes and to always hire those that are sourced from credible sources.
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PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES: Mengo Zonal Industrial Park Ushers Ugandans into...

“All a student has to come with are their personal basic needs. Everything else is provided. The mattress, beddings, food, and health care are available to students.”
National News

Kyagulanyi Holds Successful Rallies in Mukono With Police Help

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party President Robert Kyagulanyi has held his rally and opened up different party offices...
Health

Masaka Referral Hospital Staff Worried over Inadequate Incubators

Health workers at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital have expressed their concern over the inadequacy of incubators to accommodate premature...
National News

Masaka Youth Leaders Convene for Regional Development, Social Transformation

Youth leaders from Greater Masaka have convened for a 3-day camp to engage in discussions with different stakeholders regarding...
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