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Kapchorwa: Suspect commits suicide inside police cells after eating Burial condolence fee
Kapchorwa district—A man has committed suicide inside police cells after he was detained for eating Burial condolence fee. The suspect committed suicide inside Kapchesombe police post were he was being held. According to the sources, the incident happened on Thursday between 5-6 PM. The deceased has been identified as Chemutai Joseph, a resident of Twenke…
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Two Killed, Several Injured in Tororo Road Accident
Police in Tororo have confirmed the death of two people following a tragic accident on Monday evening at Magodes Trading Centre along the Tororo-Mbale Road. The crash was reportedly caused by a mechanical fault. Bukedi South Region Police spokesperson, IP Mugwe Johnson Moses, stated that the accident involved a Fuso fighter truck (registration number UAY…
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10 Dead, 20 injured in Iguhu Bridge, Kisumu-Kakamega Road Accident
At least 10 p people have been confirmed dead and 20 others seriously injured after a Mercedes Benz tanker ramped into two PSVs matatus at Iguhu/Yala Bridge area, along the Kakamega-Kisumu Road. The incident happened on Wednesday after the tanker (Reg No. KAS 537/ZC 6451), coming from Kisumu heading to Kakamega hit a bump and…
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Mbale City Unveils 2025/2026 Budget Estimates, Focuses on Priority Interventions
Mbale City Council Authority on Monday, held a budget consultative meeting to present detailed budget estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year, emphasizing priority interventions. The theme focuses on the full monetization of Uganda’s economy, aiming to transform 39% of households from subsistence to a money-based economy. The meeting was chaired by the City Mayor and…
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Nkoma SS Gears Up for UACE Exams
Mbale City, Uganda – On Friday, November 8, 2024, Nkoma Secondary School held a crucial briefing, preparing 734 candidates for the upcoming Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. The candidates, comprising Arts and Science students, will sit for their exams in two centers: Nkoma SS main and Annex, with Science candidates outnumbering Arts candidates.…
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Several people feared dead following fuel Tanker explosion in Kasangati
Several people have been feared dead following a fuel Tanker explosion. The incident happened on Tuesday at around 3:00pm in Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso District. According to the police Spokesperson Kampala metropolitan, Patrick Onyango, the fuel tanker overturned and caught fire “Reports indicate several people may have lost their lives,…