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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.

DTB Deepens Financial Inclusion with New Branch in Bukedi...

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has expanded its presence in Eastern Uganda with the launch of a new branch in...

How PLU Mobilized For Massive NRM Gains in 2025...

Prior to the 2025 General elections, Eastern Uganda witnessed mammoth crowds for National Unity Platform, (PLU) rallies cutting across...

Museveni Louds NRM Gains, Issues Transformational Directives in Butaleja...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday conducted a high-energy campaign swing through Butaleja and Tororo districts with a loud...

14 Reported Dead in Fuel Tanker Explosion near Uganda’s...

In the related development, on August 21, 2024, a fuel tanker busted into flame, killing one and injuring two at Rukungiri; on December 13, 2022, one person died in Tororo; in January 2021 on the Northern Bypass, at least 33 people died; on February 12, 2021, four died in Bunyangabu; and on August 12, 2019 in Rubirizi, 20 people died. Such incidences point to the need to sensitize locals on public safety during such incidences.

Tororo Deputy RDC Warns Against Extortion from PDM Beneficiaries

The Tororo Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Albert Amula, has cautioned those tasked with the responsibilities of implementing the Parish...

Italy to Fund Railway Line Construction in Uganda

The Italian government has announced plans to fund the construction of a railway line in Uganda. This was announced on...

 Government to Establish More Industrial Parks in Uganda

The government has announced that the plan to establish 25 regional industrial parks has been concluded after securing the...

Internal Affairs, Police, GIZ launch Program to Combat Trafficking...

The Ministry of Internal Affairs Coordination Office for Prevention of Human Trafficking (COPTIP) has partnered with German International Cooperation...

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