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@observer Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:48:41
One killed in Kisembi mosque clash
One person was killed following violent clashes at Kisembi mosque in Katabi town council in Entebbe municipality on Monday evening.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson identified the deceased as Ahmed Kiggundu. According to Owoyesigyire, Kiggundu succumbed to injuries he sustained in the clash at the mosque shortly after being admitted at Meditech health centre in Nkumba-Bufulu.
Owoyesigyire explains that a conflict erupted at a mosque at about 9 pm over the management of the mosque.
“In the midst of this altercation, Mr Kiggundu Ahmed, 58, was brutally assaulted by individuals known to him. Miraculously, Mr. Ahmed managed to escape and promptly sought refuge at Kasenyi police station, where he filed a case and named some of his attackers,” Owoyesigyire said.
He explained that after realizing the gravity of his injuries, Kiggundu was swiftly transferred to Meditech health centre.
“Tragically, despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. His remains have been transported to City Mortuary Mulago, pending a thorough postmortem examination,” he said.
Owoyesigyire says that four suspects are in custody at Entebbe police station in connection to the incident.
“We assure the public that no stone will be left unturned during this investigation. We, as the territorial police at Kampala Metropolitan, vehemently condemn such acts of violence and unrest within our communities. Our commitment to justice is unwavering, and we will ensure that those responsible for this heinous crime are brought to justice,” he said.
He promised to provide more details about the incident as the investigation progresses and extended his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kiggundu during this difficult time.
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@observer Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:42:33
Fees protest: Students block traffic in Mbale, 13 arrested
Police in Mbale has arrested 13 students from three major secondary schools for staging a protest and obstructing traffic.
The arrested students are from Nkoma secondary school, Mbale secondary school, and Progressive high school. They took to the streets after being ejected from their schools Tuesday morning over unpaid fees. They blocked Pallisa road and pelted oncoming vehicles with stones.
Rogers Taitika, the Elgon region police spokesperson, says that police swung into action to disperse the errant students. The arrested students are currently locked up at Mbale Central police station.
He explained that they are actively searching for more students who are on the run. Taitika said the students will face charges of inciting violence and causing deliberate damage to property."
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@observer Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:14:09
71 killed, 287 seriously injured in road accidents in one week
At least 71 deaths and 287 serious injuries resulting from road accidents were recorded in the last one week alone according to the traffic police report.
Of these 71 deaths, 28 were boda boda riders, seven were passengers on motorcycles, and 17 were pedestrians. Furthermore, traffic police statistics for September indicate that they collected Shs 170 million in penalties from drunk drivers and those driving above the prescribed speed limit.
According to the September report, 474 drivers were arrested and fined Shs 200,000 each for driving under the influence of alcohol. 380 drivers were apprehended using footage from the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras for exceeding the speed limit of 100km/h on the Entebbe expressway.
Similar to the drunk drivers, the police issued a Shs 200,000 fine to the speeding drivers. The superintendent of police Micheal Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson, explained that many drivers have been disregarding the speed limit of 100km/h on the Entebbe expressway.
“Drivers drive beyond the prescribed speed along Entebbe expressway because they know we don’t have traffic personnel at all points. But we have our CCTVs which we use to capture these people and we issue them with tickets,” Kananura said.
Out of the Shs 170 million collected, Shs 94 million came from penalties issued against drunk drivers, while Shs 76 million was from speeding fines. The drunk drivers were apprehended primarily on high-risk roads during the night, including the Northern bypass, Entebbe expressway, Jinja road, Kira road, and Entebbe road.
“We also impounded 569 motorcycles because the owners did not have driving licenses, reflector jackets, and crash helmets. This was part of our Fika Salama Extra operations on various roads,” Kananura said.
Siraje Mutyaba, the leader of boda boda riders in Kampala central division, said that they have stopped intervening in matters related to motorcyclists arrested for not wearing crash helmets, having driver licenses, or reflector jackets.
“We have participated in police sensitization workshops where we have sensitized bodaboda riders on the importance of wearing crash helmets and having driving licenses. Many seem not ready to respect the traffic laws and we have given up on them,” Mutyaba said.
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@chimpreports Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:55:58
Kisoro: Council Rejects Proposal for Bukimbiri District
Kisoro District Council on Monday rejected the proposal for the splitting of Kisoro District to create Bukimbiri District. The motion to create Bukimbiri district was a private motion presented by Juliet Kamusiime, the Nyanamo town council LC5 woman councilor, seeking approval for the formation of Bukimbiri district separate from Kisoro District. Kamusiime’s motion to establish …
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@chimpreports Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:10:00
Prudential Uganda Partners with Tusafishe to Provide Safe Drinking Water to Schools in Mbale District
Prudential Uganda has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Tusafishe, a non-government organization that seeks to enhance the provision of clean and safe drinking water to five schools in the Mbale District. The selected schools include Nkoma Secondary School, Mbale High School, Nabuyonga Primary School, Mbale Progressive Secondary School, and Mbale Progressive Annex. Together, the five …
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@chimpreports Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:19:21
UWA Boss Sam Mwandha Still in Office Despite Shs 60bn Gorilla Permit Scandal
Sam Mwandha, the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) whose officials are being investigated for fraudulent activities related to the sale of counterfeit gorilla permits, is still in office, Chimp Corps. UWA said it had suspended 11 officials suspected of being involved in the gorilla permit scam but kept the chief executive in office. …
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:23:58
Gospel singer on the spot for accepting money from traditional healer Mama Fiina
Renowned gospel singer Joseph Ngoma is under fire for accepting money from popular traditional healer Sophia Namutebi commonly known as Mama Fiina. During the David Lutalo concert over the weekend, Mama Fiina generously showered money on several performers, including Joseph Ngoma, a well-known gospel singer. Ngoma, with a smile on his face, accepted the money […]
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@chimpreports Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:37:04
What Betsure has done to Change Sports Betting in Uganda
Betsure stands out in a market that is flooded with online betting and gaming options. We do this by providing features and benefits that truly set us apart. The platform offers a comprehensive solution to all your gaming and betting requirements. From casino games to football betting, it’s a single-stop shop for everything. Learn what …
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:29:18
Referee to be punished for using improvised VAR to overturn penalty decision in FUFA Big League
FUFA referee Muzamir Waiswa has landed himself in trouble after he utilized television replay to reverse a penalty decision during the betPawa Big League match between Kataka and Blacks Power in Mbale on Sunday. In the 86th minute of the game, Waiswa awarded Kataka FC a penalty following a potential handball incident, which led to […]
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