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Ahmed Wetaka

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Ahmed Wetaka is a URN editor. Wetaka is also the editor-in-charge of Up Country bureaus. All bureau chiefs out of Kampala answer to Wetaka. Wetaka has been a URN staff member since 2007.

Wetaka started his career as Mbale Daily Monitor freelance writer. He was also the Open Gate FM reporter, anchor, talk show host and news editor from 2000.

Wetaka is a keen follower of public affairs developments, politics and religion. In 2014, Wetaka managed to fulfill an important Muslim rite of Haj to Mecca.

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28 Oct 2023
19:08
19:08
28 Oct 2023

Kadaga Donates UGX 20M to Kickstart National Muslim Youth Sacco Kamuli 1 Top story

Religion Kampala, Uganda
Kadaga handed over the money to the National Muslim Youth Council leaders led by their chairperson Habib Mustafa during the inaugural national Muslim youth day celebrations held at the UMSC headquarters on Saturday.
24 Oct 2023
09:39
09:39
24 Oct 2023

Police Recover Stolen Fuel Truck, Products Intact 1 Top story

Crime Oil & Gas Security Kampala, Uganda
According to Enanga, five thugs intercepted the truck around 9 p.m. enroute to Kampala and placed the driver at gunpoint. The truck was transporting 34 tons of kerosene from Kenya to the Prompet Energies Ltd depot in Kampala.
03 Oct 2023
15:23
15:23
03 Oct 2023

One Dead Following Kisembi Mosque Clash

Crime Court Kampala, Uganda
“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,” he said in a statement.
12 Sep 2023
14:59
14:59
12 Sep 2023

Three Boda boda Riders in Trouble For Staging Unlawful Assembly

Crime Kampala, Uganda
The Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire identifies the suspects as Stephen Komakech and Byamukama. The third suspect, who hasn’t been named is in custody at Jinja Road police station.
21 Aug 2023
12:38
12:38
21 Aug 2023

Police Investigate Suspected Murder Incident near Golf Course Roundabout

Crime Kampala, Uganda
This follows the discovery of a body in the area, according to the Kampala Deputy Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire.
14 Aug 2023
11:00
11:00
14 Aug 2023

Kabalagala Investigates Attempted Murder of Three Minors

Crime Kampala, Uganda
“The children were locked inside the house as the fire spread, but their cries for help alerted neighbors who rushed to their rescue. Thankfully, the children were unharmed, and the fire was extinguished before it could spread to neighboring homes,” reads a statement by Owoyesigyire.
09 Aug 2023
12:19
12:19
09 Aug 2023

Manafwa Accident: Police Confirm Death of Pupil

Education Crime
According to Michael Kananura, the Public Relations Officer for Traffic & Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, Naminayi was killed on the spot while 117 other pupils escaped with injuries.

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Johnson Natuhwera, a State Attorney from the Attorney General's chambers with one of the police officers involved in investigating this case.

28 Nov 2023 14:44

One of the suspects before court

06 Nov 2023 11:32

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06 Nov 2023 11:32

The suspects in the dock

06 Nov 2023 11:32

Recovered truck

24 Oct 2023 09:39

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17 Oct 2023 21:36

The burnt tourist vehicle

17 Oct 2023 21:36

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17 Oct 2023 21:36