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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.

Three Killed, Several Missing After Boat Accident on Lake...

A tragic boat accident on Lake Victoria has left three people dead and several others missing following an incident...

MV Kalangala Ferry Services Suspended After Technical Malfunction

The Ministry of Works and Transport has temporarily suspended operations of the MV Kalangala ferry following a technical malfunction...

Museveni Directs Indigenous Fishermen to Lead Lake Protection Efforts

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that Uganda’s indigenous fishermen take charge of managing the country’s lakes, with logistical...

MT Kabaka Mutebi II Begins Test Runs, Hailed as...

In a developmental moment for regional maritime transport, the newly commissioned MT Kabaka Mutebi II has successfully commenced its...

Two Fishermen Drown after Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria

Locals in the Butte landing site in the Mayuge district in Baitambogwe subcounty are in shock after two fishermen...

Kenyan Gov’t to Build Kshs100 Million Fish Landing Site...

The President of Kenya, William Ruto has pledged to build a fish landing site valued at approximately Kenyan Shillings...

Gov’t Commits to Establish Nine Search and Rescue Centers...

According to the study carried out by Makerere University Institute of Public Health between 2016 and 2018, approximately 70% of drowning incidents occur in lakeside districts around Uganda, with an estimated 287 cases reported and 3,500 cases reported annually.

Lake Victoria Boat Capsize Claims Five Lives in Kalangala

Most boat accidents in Uganda are mainly caused by overloading and strong winds. For example, in March 2024, a boat that had 17 people was traveling from Bussi Island in Wakiso district heading to Nakiwogo landing site when it capsized and six people died.

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