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@observer Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:05:41
7 killed in Insingiro bus accident
Seven people have been confirmed dead in a road accident that happened at Kyeirumba along Mbarara-Isingiro road on Friday evening.
A bus reg no., UBG 812K, belonging to Global Bus Compay, that was heading to Kikagate is said collided with a Mbarara-bound Fuso truck, reg no., UBL 945U when the tragedy occurred.
Ritah Kiyuba, the officer in charge of traffic in Isingiro district said that the deceased were boys aged between 20 and 30 who were seated on top of the truck. The bus passengers survived with injuries. Kiyuba attributed the accident to overspeeding.
James Mugume, one of the eyewitnesses said that the bus was moving at a high speed while approaching a corner on a slope and the Fuso truck was negotiating the corner on a climbing lane when both drivers lost control while trying to dodge each other.
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@observer Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:55:58
Luwero police hunt for 30-year-old woman who killed UPDF soldier
Police in Luwero district are hunting for a 30-year-old woman, Catherine Asaba who allegedly killed her 47-year-old husband, Sgt Cosma Oriema, a soldier of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF).
The incident occurred in Kizito Zone, Luwero town council on Friday. Oriema was attached to Makenke barracks in Mbarara, western Uganda. Sam Twiineamazima, the acting Savannah Regional police spokesperson says that the deceased had a long-term domestic misunderstanding with his wife, and, according to neighbours, they fought quite often but this time around, she used a breakable plate to hit him on the head, an act that ended his life in an instant.
Cases of homicide remain an issue in the Savannah region which comprises Luwero, Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts. Just last month, police in Luwero district arrested a woman identified as Gift Namyalo for allegedly killing her co-wife’s baby. The deceased was identified as Moreen Nakirijja, a daughter of Betty Nakiyimba, a resident of Kabembe village in Makulubita sub-county.
In late July this year, police in Luwero launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide by hanging of 36-year-old Denis Ssuuna at Kawangalo village in Makulubita sub-county. Police explained that preliminary findings suggested that the deceased, had a quarrel with his wife before ending his life.
Twiineamazima stated that the deceased attempted to commit suicide, but his wife initially rescued him by removing the rope. Tragically, he managed to find another rope and took his own life moments later.
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@kfm Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:18:30
Islamic Banking: BoU issues first licence to Salaam Bank
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has authorized Salaam Bank to start offering Islamic Banking services in Uganda. Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, the Deputy Governor, Bank of Uganda on Friday handed over the first operational certificate to the administrator of Salaam Bank, launching Islamic Banking in the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Atingi-Ego noted that Islamic banking has the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of Uganda’s economy. “The Bank of Uganda is committed to providing oversight and support to Salaam Bank Limited as it embarks on this new journey. Islamic banking has the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of Uganda’s financial sector,” Atingi-Ego said. He says within the next 12 months, the bank will be […]
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