Tag: Masaka District

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

National News
The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
Politics

Minister Kasolo Leads Massive NRM Reconciliation in Masaka District

The State Minister for Microfinance, Hon Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, successfully mediated a reconciliation among divided leaders in the National...
Lifestyle

City Traditional Healer Mama Fina Releases Personal Burial Guidelines

A renowned local traditional healer in Kampala, Sylvia Namutebi, popularly known as Mama Fina, has left Ugandans in shock...
Crime

Kidnapped Son of Renowned CBS Journalist Rescued in Masaka

28 year old Mark Senkumba was kidnapped, drugged, and whisked away on a boda boda on his return journey to Kampala from Masaka
Crime

Masaka Coffee Farmers Decry Rampant Theft amid Inflation

The situation in Buwunga highlights a broader trend affecting coffee farmers across Uganda, where rising prices have made coffee not just a valuable crop but also a target for crime.
Crime

Locals Raise Alarm over Animal Thefts in Masaka District

The incident reflects a critical situation in Masaka where community tensions over animal theft have escalated into violent confrontations, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing these crimes.
Entertainment

Singer Nantongo to Hold Maiden Concert in Kampala

Throughout her career, Nantongo has achieved several significant milestones that have affirmed her status as a musical inspiration in Uganda with recognition at the Uganda Entertainment Awards, where she received nominations and accolades for her outstanding contributions to the music industry.
National News

Fire Destroys Homes in Masaka District, Leaving Locals Homeless

A devastating fire in Masaka district has left many people without homes after more than 20 houses were destroyed...
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.
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