Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 60 refugees committed suicide in refugee settlements across Uganda last year, this is according to a report by UN Refugee Agency UNHCR. According to the report, Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District recorded the highest number of suicides with 12 cases, followed by …
Read More »Man commits suicide after losing UGX 800,000 in World Cup bet
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Mayuge district has committed suicide by poisoning after losing Shillings 800,000 in sports betting. The suspect is 30-year-old, Isa Tibinuma, a resident of Bubalagala village in Bukatuube sub-county. Tibinuma sold off his 20 by 45ft land on December 16, 2022, for 800,000 …
Read More »Security puzzled as Kapeeka shooting suspect commits suicide in Tororo police cells
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Suspicion and speculation are rife among security intelligence forces after Muwonge Ssalongo, a suspect arrested in Kampala over last weekend’s shooting at security personnel at Kapeeka town council, Nakaseke district, was found hanging in a cell in Tororo police station. A number of security officers …
Read More »Student commits suicide after losing bet
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A senior six student of Bukoyo Secondary School in Iganga district on Wednesday, committed suicide by hanging, after allegedly betting part of his school fees. Denis Tukei, was found hanging dead in a dormitory by students, who were returning from lunch. It is alleged that …
Read More »WHO launches suicide awareness campaign in Africa
Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) launched Thursday a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which has the world’s highest rates of death by suicide. Around 11 people per 100,000 per year die by suicide in the African region, …
Read More »Mother of seven commits suicide over hunger
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A mother of seven children in Loteerei village, Longaroe sub county, Kotido district has committed suicide over starvation due to prevalent drought and biting hunger in the region. The deceased identified as Mariana Lokwii, aged 28 has been the sole breadwinner for her family after her …
Read More »Primary five pupil commits suicide in Agago district
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The territorial police of Agago district are investigating an incident involving a primary five pupil of Patongo school who committed suicide after being punished by her elder brother. The deceased identified as Grace Adokorach, 16, a resident of Lukula village in Lira Kato sub county …
Read More »Boda boda rider commits suicide over UGX 250,000 loan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A boda-boda rider in Namugongo has committed suicide over his inability to pay 255,000 Shillings as part of his motorcycle loan. Neighbors on Tuesday morning found the lifeless body of Alex Nuwagaba, 33, outside his rental house in Namugongo within Kira municipality. One of the …
Read More »Security guard commits suicide over wife’s infidelity
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security guard from G4S Security Group has committed suicide by shooting in Gulu city citing infidelity by his wife. Pauline Ayoto, the chairperson of Kasubi small gate cell has identified the deceased as 35-year-old Badru Okot. According to Ayoto, Okot locked himself inside his …
Read More »WHO urges gov’ts to prioritize mental healthcare
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization-WHO is asking governments to prioritize mental healthcare as mental illness surges. WHO made the call during a virtual launch of the organization’s biggest assessment of mental health that has been carried out in the last 20 years. The report shows that …
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