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Former KCCA ED charged, remanded

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court has remanded  the Former Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority Dorothy Kisaka and her Deputy David Luyimbazi on 57 charges including  manslaughter,  causing death  or harm by rush or negligent act. Kisaka , Luyimbazi  and the  Director of Public …

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Police investigate death of 62-year-old woman in Kitgum

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kitgum district have launched an investigation into circumstances that led to the death of a 62-year-old woman. Margaret Acayo’s body was found at about 3 am on Wednesday, 100 meters from her home in Paibwor North village, in Labongo Layamo Sub-county. Local …

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Murchison poachers kill hippos for meat, not ivory

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s stringent law against poachers has remarkably impacted the butcher of elephants and hippos for their teeth and tusks. However, there has emerged a concern that local poachers are still killing the iconic hippos, and thereby threatening the country’s ecosystem and the tourism sector. The …

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MURDER: 87 suspects arrested with aid from sniffer dogs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 87 murder suspects have been apprehended by the police using sniffer dogs in the last three months. Of these, 44 have been formally charged in court after tangible evidence was collected with the assistance of the canine unit. Most of the suspects were …

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MPs: Halt construction works of Lubowa specialized hospital

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee-PAC are calling for the halting of the construction works of the Lubowa Super Specialized Hospital Project because of a lack of proper accountability. The MPs also want the project engineer to be charged in court for issuing …

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CONFIRMED: Arua security forces behind night raid on family home

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Resident City Commissioner (RCC) has confirmed that security forces, including police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were responsible for a night raid on a family home in Buraa Cell, Komite Ward, Ayivu Division. Three weeks ago, on the night of Monday, September 30th, …

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