Tag: Kyotera

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

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

National News

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

Gov’t to Double Skilling Hubs, Upgrade Roads and Build...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to double Presidential Zonal Skilling Hubs from 19 to 39, upgrade key...

National News

Thieves Break into Church, Steal Offertory, Property in Kyotera

On April 9, 2024, thieves broke into the Misojjo Sub Parish Church in Katimba Parish, Sembabule District, stealing a new public address system, generator, sound system, and choir uniforms.

Crime

Armed Gangs Target Travelers on Masaka-Kyotera-Mutukula Road

On August 24, 2024, Pulinali Semanda, a businessman in Kalisizo, was ambushed and robbed of UGX 150 million shortly after withdrawing cash from Centenary Bank. The robbery was executed by armed men who held Semanda at gunpoint with an AK-47 rifle while one of the suspects took the money from his car. Following extensive investigations, police arrested several suspects involved in this robbery on September 6, 2024.

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