Police in Kazo district are on a search for two boys who allegedly attacked and injured a 60-year-old man, Charles Ngabirano Beshiisha at around 5:00pm on October 24 while in Kakoni B village, Kakoni Ward, Buremba Town Council and left Bashiisha’s arm injured.

Beshiisha said that he was returning home from Kakoni Trading Centre at around 5:00 pm when he met two boys who are related to him and they demanded for money from him, a demand he refused to honour. They pierced his arm with a knife and fled the scene.

Ngabirano immediately contacted the LC1 chairman of Kakoni B Cell, Julius Ninsiima who responded quickly and arrived at the scene. Ninsiima alerted police at Buremba Police post and they launched a search for the two boys.

The boys were spotted, arrested and taken into custody at Buremba Police post as investigations into the matter continue.

Police in Buhweju District have arrested Herbert Mujuni also known as Mbani on allegations of raping two minors and impregnating one of them. Mujuni, a resident of Rukyeri village in Kashenyi-Kajani Town Council, had been hiding prior to his arrest on Sunday October 24 after residents, following a tip-off, apprehended him and handed him over to Nsiika Police Station.

Local residents describe Mujuni as a serial rapist who has terrorized the community for some time. Several women claim to have reported his assaults to the police, but they allege that investigations into their cases have been compromised with files going missing.

His first victim, 17-year-old (name withheld), a student at Butare Senior Secondary School, was raped nine months ago and recently gave birth to a baby boy at Butare Health Centre III. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health.

The second victim, a 17-year-old P7 pupil (name withheld) at United Junior School was assaulted on October 9, 2024. She was approached by Mujuni while returning home from a nearby trading center where she had gone to buy salt and was allegedly offered a bottle of soda and lured into a situation of molestation by the suspect.

Julius Mwesigye, the first suspect’s father, shared that his daughter had experienced severe stomach pains for a week which kept her from attending school. It was only later that they realized she was in labor. Mwesigye revealed that Mujuni had threatened his daughter with death and money to prevent her from reporting the incident.

The mother of the second victim said that her daughter was seriously injured while she made attempts to resist and needed medical attention and psycho-social support to heal from the ordeal.

Buhweju District Police Commander Timothy Sekamanya Ndawula confirmed that Mujuni is currently in police custody and stated that an investigation into the allegations is underway. The community is hopeful that this time, justice will be served and the pattern of abuse will be addressed adequately.

Police in Rubirizi District are actively searching for a 19-year-old man accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl. The incident which has garnered significant attention allegedly occurred on November 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM in Kijurugo Cell, Magambo Parish, Magambo Subcounty.

Martial Tumusiime, the Spokesperson for the Greater Bushenyi police Region have confirmed the details of the incident stating that the victim whose identity is being withheld for her protection, is a Primary Two pupil at Ndekye Primary School and resides in the same area as the suspect.

According to reports the suspect is identified as Innocent Namanya. He allegedly lured the young girl to his home by sending her with 2000 shillings to purchase a bar of soap for him. After the girl retrieved the soap and returned, the suspect reportedly followed her inside the house, threatened and proceeded to sexually assault her. Following the assault, he allegedly gave her 600 shillings and warned her against telling anyone about the incident.

The girl, however, informed her mother upon returning home leading to a confrontation with the suspect. Upon seeing the girl’s mother, Namanya fled the scene. Police are now urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as they continue their investigation into this serious crime.

One person has been confirmed dead in a motor accident that occurred along Rushere-Ibanda road on Friday November 15 in the afternoon.

The accident occurred at Gabarungi in Kazo town Council when a motorcycle registration number UGG794S crushed into a car, Prado Registration Number UBA647F killing Fred Turyahikayo,37, the rider of the motorcycle on spot.

Turyahikayo was a resident of Kayanga cell, Nyamambo Parish in Kazo subcounty,Kazo district

According to Julius Mukore Bukenya, a resident who first came to the scene revealed that the prado was driving towards Kazo while the motorcycle was heading towards Nyamambo from Kazo when the motorcycle crushed into the car.

Turyahikayo’s body was delivered to Kazo Health Centre IV for a postmortem .

Authorities in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances under which a middle-aged man drowned in a fish pond.The incident occurred on November 13, 2024, in Kitwe Cell, Rwentuha Town Council.

The body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in a pond owned by Mzee Nekemia Matembe, husband to Miria K. Matembe on Wednesday at around 6:40 a.m. The deceased was described as small-bodied, tall, medium-sized man believed to be in his early thirties. He was dressed in a blue shirt, blue trousers, and black shoes.

Martial Tumusiime, the police mouthpiece for Greater Bushenyi region stated that the identity of the man is still unknown and the deceased’s body was sent to Kitagata General Hospital for a postmortem as investigations into circumstances surrounding his death continue continue.

Residents of Keihangara III, Keihangara Parish, Keihangara Subcounty Ibanda district were shocked this morning upon discovering a decapitated body of a local resident identified as Vincent Ssassi, 40.

According to Pritazio Katiti, a resident of the area and the owner of the land where the body was found reported that his dogs were barking at around 4 a.m. alerting him to something unusual.

Francis Kariyo, the area LC I chairperson condemned the incident and stated that they have contacted authorities from Ibanda Police Station to come and retrieve the body.

Cpl Atwiine Hellem, the Officer in Charge of the Keihangara Police Post confirmed that he had also made a call to Ibanda Central Police Station to request assistance in picking up the body.

However, several residents at the scene speculated that the victim was not murdered at the location where the body was found but that it had been moved there. The investigation into this shocking incident is ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding Ssasi’s death.

Mbarara City Council is under fire from residents due to escalating concerns surrounding poor waste management practices. Locals accuse the city authorities of neglecting their responsibilities to collect and properly dispose of garbage, leading to significant health and environmental risks.

Areas such as Markhsing Street, High Street, and Kisenyi have become hotspots for unregulated dumping, leaving residents frustrated and alarmed. “

The garbage is left to decompose on the streets, which leads to air pollution and poses serious health threats,” lamented Peter Mpaka, a concerned resident.

He expressed disbelief that despite daily supervisory tours by city officials, sanitation issues remain unaddressed.

In response to these allegations, Mbarara City Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi defended the city’s waste management efforts. He stated that the city has contracted multiple service providers who are responsible for daily garbage collection and the transportation of waste to the designated dumping site in Kenkombe.

The mayor urged residents to report any specific issues they encounter, suggesting that the problems may not be as widespread as reported.

The contrasting views highlight a growing tension between residents demanding action and city authorities asserting their commitment to effective waste management. As Mbarara City navigates this pressing issue, the health and well-being of its residents remain at stake.

Rwamwanja Secondary School in Kibale East, Kamwenge District is in mourning the tragic death of Apophia Katushabe, a Senior Four candidate at the same school.

Katushabe had completed only four papers in the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education examinations and was pronounced dead on Saturday evening.

Ndibarema Lawrence, the deputy head teacher of Rwamwanja Secondary School confirmed her death noting that Katushabe had been coping with minor medical complications during the exams. However, her condition worsened on Friday and she was rushed to a hospital in Kampala where she ultimately passed away.

Lawrence expressed disappointment saying that as a school they had high hopes in Katushabe who was considered a top candidate. “Now, out of 235 candidates taking the exams, we are left with only 234,” he lamented.

Katushabe was just 22 years old and her burial is scheduled for Monday October 21 at her parents’ home in Ntuntu Nkoma parish, Katalyeba Town Council in Kamwenge district.

Security forces in Ibanda district have recovered an automatic rifle AK-47 along with live ammunition. The Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira has also confirmed the arrest of Ashraf Kiiza in connection with the firearm which was concealed in a swamp.

The operation conducted by a joint security team, led to the discovery of the weapon and two rounds of ammunition in Igorora village in Igorora Town Council. Kiiza, a known criminal had severally avoided arrest in a number of operations across multiple districts including Mbarara, Kazo, Kiruhura and Kamwenge. He and other accomplices are believed to be behind a string of armed robberies and cattle thefts in these areas.

Kiiza is suspected to have concealed the gun serial number UG PSO 56S 4101 385 13187 in a swamp. He was apprehended on October 10 during an intelligence-led operation involving the Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Internal Security Organisation operatives.

He denied being the owner of the firearm which compelled the operatives to transfer him to Bihanga Army Barracks for further interrogations. Investigations are underway to trace the origin of the gun and apprehend additional suspects.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Prefectorial Body of Kazo Secondary School was encouraged to nurture mutual understanding among their peers for the betterment of the school. This message was delivered during the induction service for prefects held in the school’s main hall in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District.

Among the facilitators were Abaho Paul, a journalist and former student leader; Rev. Eric Byakatonda, an educationist and clergy leader and members of the school administration.

Rev. Byakatonda voiced concerns about lack of mutual understanding among many prefects which he warned could create rifts among students and threaten the school’s future. He noted that in the past student leaders often lacked essential moral values which would jeopardized the well-being of future generations. He urged the prefects to embrace humility, discipline and problem-solving skills and to foster harmonious relationships with the school administration.

During the session, Abaho reminded the prefects of the limitations of their respective roles. He encouraged them to seek guidance when faced with challenges. He emphasized that leadership is seasonal and those called to serve must remember the purpose of their calling.

The school’s headteacher, Akahangirwe Omutwe Nikokagwaata Amos addressed prefects and discouraged them from engaging in rule-breaking and any forms of immorality. He urged them to promote a positive image of the school and not to engage in disreputable acts. He encouraged prefects to collaborate with their teachers and the administration to enhance the growth and development of the school.

Speaking to our reporter, Apollo Baningye,the Headboy and his prefecture expressed gratitude to the facilitators and the administration. They called for continued support and promised to work diligently towards the school’s development.