Experts Speak out on Low Sugar Prices in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The price of sugar on the Ugandan market has dropped from Sh5,500 to Sh5,000, bringing a smile to consumers but sleepless nights to sugarcane farmers. The now low price of sugar has compelled sugar factories …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Local Government Public Accounts Committee has uncovered a financial scandal involving Kaliro District Local Government, which has resulted in the loss of Shillings 10 billion in pension, gratuity, and ex-gratia funds over a span of seven years. This scandal spans from 2014 …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has arrested two staff of Kaliro District Local Government for alleged embezzlement of 5.8 Billion Shillings. They are Godfrey Mutome, the Chief Finance Officer, and Rebecca Kwagala, the Principal Human Resource Officer. Also arrested is Ministry of Finance Senior Accountant, John …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten youth accused of attacking Kaliro Deputy Resident District commissioner, Abel Bakunda are in custody at Kaliro Central Police Station. The suspects allegedly stormed Kaliro district headquarters on Tuesday evening demanding the transfer of the Chief Administrative Officer, Samuel Bigirwa on allegations of poor service …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Wandera is behind bars at Kaliro central police station for attempting to con the Chief Administrative Officer, Samuel Bigirwa. It all started when the suspect stormed the Kaliro district service commission offices on January 27th, 2023 masquerading as a state house employee. He reportedly …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Busoga North, have arrested five people for allegedly having links with the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels in Kaliro District. The suspects who are detained at Kaliro Central Police Station include; Andrew Kaamu, Bashir Baligeya, Michael Waiswa, Sharifu Namugire, and Lydia Mukyala. Their …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kaliro district commercial officer, Chris Muwanika, is wanted for allegedly fleeing with Shillings 300 million meant for the Emyooga program. Muwanika is accused of using his office to generate a fake list of Emyooga beneficiary bank accounts, which he used to withdraw the money …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 17-year-old boy was on Wednesday shot dead during an operation by the Fisheries Protection Unit in Kaliro district. Reagan Damba, a senior two student at Bulamogi college in Gadumire sub-county was shot in the back and he bled to death. It is alleged that members …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three officals of Kaliro district local government have been arrested on fraud-related charges. The suspects currently detained at Kaliro Central Police station include Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Bigirwa, District Education Officer Edward Kamaga and the Parish Development Model-focal person Fred Mbalumya. They were arrested on …
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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yahaya Nalemo, the Kaliro district khadhi has resigned from his position over undisclosed reasons. Prior to his resignation, Nalemo was entangled in endless leadership struggles with a section of Muslims who accused him of fueling the creation of divisions amongst his fellow leaders. A section of …
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