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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Second Division Court Martial in Rubirizi district has sentenced a Uganda People’s Defense Forces -UPDF soldier to 101 years in jail for murder. According to the prosecution led by Lt. James Omondi, Private Bobson Amutuheirize attached to the 27th battalion in Rubirizi district shot …

Rubirizi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jovita Kyomugisha, a community wildlife conservationist grew up knowing that elephants only provide revenue from tourists. However, when Kyomugisha went to Magambo sub county in Rubirizi district, some elders told her that elephant dung was a source of revenue for locals. She kept wondering how …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people suspected to have contracted anthrax in Rubirizi district have died, triggering panic among residents on four landing sites on Lake Edward. The deceased have been identified as Wilson Nuwagaba, John Patrick Kagwa and Allen Twongyeirwe, all residents of Kisenyi in Katuguru Sub …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The shortage of protective gears in Bushenyi and Rubirizi districts is affecting the management of COVID-19 suspects. Most suspects are unattended to because health workers fear to go to the field without protective gear. Rubirizi District Health Officer, Dr Kisesete Tibenda, says they don’t have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have said that the fire that gutted a fuel tanker in Rubirizi district started from a charcoal stove lit by roadside vendors. The fuel tanker overturned at Kyambura trading centre, killing more than 20 people on Sunday evening. The tanker reportedly overturned after failing …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 20 people are feared dead following a fire involving a fuel tanker destined for Kasese district. The fire also burnt two taxis that were loading passengers at a nearby stage and also spread to some nearby buildings, destroying at least eight shops. According …