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Uganda-Kenya Expressway at Busia in pipeline

Boost for Northern Corridor as AfDB approved US$1.4 million last month for feasibility study of the multinational Kenya-Uganda Expressway project Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The plan to construct a super highway connecting Uganda and Kenya could become a reality, following the financial intervention of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The …

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Enanga warns on sexual enhancement pills after boda boda rider dies

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jastus Ouma, a Boda boda rider from Buwaya village, Masinya Sub County in Busia district has lost his life after taking suspected sexual enhancement pills. Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, confirmed the incident, saying that Ouma’s body was taken to Masafu General Hospital in Busia …

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Policeman who killed money lender arrested in Busia

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Flying Squad has arrested Constable Ivan Wabwire accused of shooting to death an Indian money lender. Wabwire was captured by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) on Friday shooting and killing Uttam Bhandari after seemingly developing an argument with him. The Flying Squad successfully worked …

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Three arrested in Busia for smuggling fake currency notes

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Customs officials at the Busia border town arrested three people allegedly smuggling counterfeit notes into Uganda. The Uganda Revenue Authority seized the counterfeit money in 5,000 and 10,000-shilling denomination notes, amounting to 40.8 Million Shillings as they were being loaded onto a Modern Coast Bus …

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EAC to set up mega irrigation project at Tororo border

✳ Supply potable water to 20,000 people ✳ Irrigate 3,300 hectares ✳ 1.75 megawatts hydro power dam Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over leadership of the East African Community to Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye at the 22nd Ordinary Summit of  Heads of State at the EAC …

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Busia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busia district has embarked on mass vaccination of cats and dogs against rabies. Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs. The district registered 10 cases of rabies from Busitema, Dabani, and Buhehe sub-counties …

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Police officers in Busia beat rape suspect into coma

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four police officers at Dabani police station in Busia district are in trouble for beating a rape suspect into coma. The Busia Resident District Commissioner, Michael Kibwika has ordered the arrest of the officers. They are accused of assaulting 34 year-old Geoffrey Wamunyororo Wejuli, a …

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Gold pits hamper rehabilitation of major roads in Busia

  Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The open gold pits dug by artisanal miners on the roadsides in Busia district are hampering their rehabilitation. Gold mining is practiced in Namungodi and Tiira town councils and Busitema, Buteba and Tiira sub-counties. However, the poor gold mining practices have affected the 11-kilometer …

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Artisanal miners throng new gold site in Busia

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of artisanal miners have descended on a new gold mining site in Bulumbi village, Namungodi town council in Busia district. The artisanal miners are drawn from Buteba, Tiira, Busitema, Namungodi and Buteba sub-counties and the neighboring Namayingo district. According to the artisanal miners, one …

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African armyworms destroy crops in Busia

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African Armyworms have invaded gardens in Busia district leaving farmers counting losses. The armyworms eat the leaves and stem, which eventually makes the crop dry up. The most affected are millet, sorghum and maize gardens. The worms have mainly affected farmers Bulumbi, Buliche, Nawante, Buhumi, …

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