Tag: Luwero

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.

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Museveni Kicks Off Campaign, Promises More Wealth in Next...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched his re-election campaign with a pledge to deepen government support for wealth creation...

Crime

Joint Security Agencies Ordered to Crackdown on Power...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered a security operation targeting individuals responsible for the vandalism of electricity transmission infrastructure...

Business

Police Arrest Two for Selling Counterfeit Tororo, Hima Cement...

Police in Luwero District have arrested two individuals suspected of trading in counterfeit Tororo and Hima cement. The arrests followed...

Health

Ministry of Health Warns Against Live Sex to Curtail...

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict guideline against live sex to curtail the rapid spread of Mpox. "As...

Business

Bamboo Uganda Unveils 5-Year Plan to Boost Economic Growth...

Operating under the Bamboo Uganda umbrella, organization members such as Amabanda, Bjimu, Studio Akeka, and Ekibbo produce a diversity of products to meet both local and international demand, including bamboo poles and strips that serve as the foundation for various applications in construction, crafts, and fencing solutions; laminated timbers; roofs; and biochar, among others.

Environment

Nabakooba Cautions Public against Forgery of Land Documents

The ministry has been issuing titles, but the exercise was recently halted to critically resolve the matter. Now officials at MZO are worried that public outcry is going to be so much.

Business