Reports indicate that Mary Vivian Akajo, 25, a resident of Aloaki Village in Kyere Sub County, on Thursday, poisoned her two children before attempting to commit suicide after an alleged family feud with her husband.
Residents on Monday banished her after discovering a baby crying inside the pit latrine. The infant, believed to be a day old, was found by the neighbours who heard cries from the pit latrine.
Reports indicate that several murder suspects have not been prosecuted after compensating victims' families with money or livestock. The practice, which has been on the rise, is often driven by pressure to meet burial expenses and settle disputes out of court.
According to the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, Damalie Nachuha, no suspects have been arrested in connection to the incident. She says that the Abiro was found dead by her father when he came out around 6:00 am and found her door open.
According to reports, on February 13, 2025, at around 3:00 p.m., Opio was playing with a friend when he entered the parked car and unknowingly locked himself inside.
The mob descended on George William Olaku, alias Tabule Olaku, on Tuesday night, shortly after seeing him appear in Aima Village, the site of the crime.
Ejangu, 24, and resident of Ongia Cell in Kidetok Town Council was killed by mob action on Tuesday morning when he was allegedly caught stealing fish being smoked at the residence of David Okwana in Madaka village.
James Stephen Engole, the Chairman of KOSA, said the initiative is designed to reconnect alumni, celebrate their shared experiences, and help create a better environment for current and future students.
Preliminary findings suggest that the fire broke out simultaneously in three houses located opposite each other in the trading centre, just as people were preparing to retire for the night. Reports indicate that Iparo, who had a history of epilepsy, was initially rescued by a neighbour.
Joseph Ijala, the proprietor of TEIFA Farm copied the music idea from other established farmers across the country. With 12 lactating cows on the farm, Ijala is able to produce 340 liters of milk each day. His best cow produces 37 liters while others produce between 25 and 35 liters every day.
According to Akena, the current system of payment of war debt claimants by the government will take more than 40 years for all the beneficiaries to be covered.
Adoa, who’s currently conducting community Barrazas across Serere district says that she has received several complaints of extortion attributed to the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) manning operations in the lakes.
Those who have returned include the former Serere Acting District Commercial Officer, Simon Opolot, and his wife, Miriam Arayo who was also employed as Parish Chief in the district, and their children.
The Serere LCV Chairperson, Stephen Ochola says that most of the affected persons are minors who were partying in trading centers at night. He notes that preliminary findings indicate that the fights ensued after some disagreements over drinks and other Christmas items.
The family made the call during the thanksgiving ceremony in memory of MP Okabe who perished on the road with his wife, Christine Okabe while travelling to Kampala on December 19, 2022.
Kasolo issued the directive in Kadungulu Town Council after the applicants of PDM accused Samson Emunot, the Community Development Officer (CDO) of Kadungulu sub-county, and other leaders of extortion.
Damali Nachuha, the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander confirmed that investigations are underway but refrained from divulging specifics. Nachuha stated that both the police and other security agencies have taken keen interest in the matter and will update the public on progress.
Moses Tibamwagaine, an Engineering Assistant working on the project through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) says that the completion of the project is dependent on the availability of funds from the ministry.
During the Barraza, the Minister learned that the community members had been told to pay money by the SACCO leaders, the Parish Development Committees, and some LCI Chairpersons to enable them to access PDM funds.
Adoa who doubles as the Serere Woman Member of Parliament was enraged when she heard that the PDM cash had been paid to ghost beneficiaries in Osokotoit and Aisin A villages. The Minister’s anger flared when she heard that the PDM committee sidelined two villages of Okulukulun and Atapar while selecting beneficiaries for funding.
