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Samuel Amanya

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Samuel Amanya is the Kigezi Region URN bureau chief. Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu and Rukungiri districts fall under his docket. Samuel Amanya has been a Uganda Radio Network reporter since August 2016. Before becoming a URN staff reporter, Amanya had written for the network for several years as a freelancer.

Amanya was also a Voice of Kigezi reporter from 2011 to 2016.

A journalism graduate from African College of Commerce Kabale, Amanya values his independence. Amanya says URN is a home for his talent because it lets him explore his journalistic interests without limits.

Amanya is fascinated by the crime beat and some of his best stories have come out of that interest. Amanya says he aims to be all round beat reporter.

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05 Dec 2023
08:30
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05 Dec 2023

Four Killed in Kigezi in Three Days

Crime Rukungiri, Western Region, Uganda
Musinguzi was last seen in Frank Kamusiime’s bar located in the Bugangari trading center a day before. His body was found lying a few meters from the bar in a pool of blood and with visible bruises leading to suspicion that he could have been killed.
05 Dec 2023
08:04
08:04
05 Dec 2023

Police Probe Attempted Robbery at Stanbic bank Kabale Branch 2 3 Top story

Business and finance Crime Kabale, Western Region, Uganda
A detective from Kabale police station, speaking anonymously, revealed that unidentified robbers attempted a break-in during the night between Saturday and Sunday. They allegedly cut through the bank's roof, situated along Kabale's main street in Central Division, Kabale Municipality, trying to access the safe
04 Dec 2023
15:27
15:27
04 Dec 2023

Fighting Erupts in DR Congo as EAC Troops Leave

East Africa Security Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lawrence Kanyuka, M23 political spokesperson released a statement accusing FARDC soldiers and militia coalition of launching attacks.
04 Dec 2023
11:41
11:41
04 Dec 2023

M23 to Re-occupy EACRF Positions in North Kivu 2

East Africa Security Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Monday, M23 rebels through their political spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka released a statement thanking the EACRF troops for tremendous work towards peace restoration in north Kivu as well as bidding them farewell.
30 Nov 2023
15:08
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30 Nov 2023

Discontent as Rukiga Declares Portions of Muhanga-Kandago Bulime Wetlands 5 2

Environment Rukiga, Western Region, Uganda
Emmanuel Ariho, the Rukiga District Environment Officer, explained that this move aligns with the government's initiative, the "Wetland Restoration Program," funded by the non-governmental organization Green Climate Fund, aiming to restore the environment.
30 Nov 2023
08:06
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30 Nov 2023

Three in Trouble For Alleged Kidnap, Aggravated robbery 2 1

Crime
The suspects are Henry Bakerwa, 55, a resident of Rwamirindi village, Rushaka Parish, Kayonza sub-county, Rushenyi county, Ntungamo district, Bashil Twesigye, 41, a resident of Ruti, Mbarara City, and Sam Twesigye, 38, from Kampala.
28 Nov 2023
15:52
15:52
28 Nov 2023

Anger as Kabale Security Authorities Suspend Scrap Business 5 3

Business and finance Security Kabale, Western Region, Uganda
Expressing concern, Nyakahuma pointed out the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, such as the High Voltage power line under construction, which comprises metallic poles and could be at risk of vandalism by those selling to scrap dealers.

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Some of the clients stranded at Stanbic Bank Kabale branch (Photo Credit Samuel Amanya)

04 Dec 2023 16:45

Stanbic Bank Kabale branch

04 Dec 2023 16:44

Police officers at Stanbic Bank Kabale branch (Photo Credit Samuel Amanya)

04 Dec 2023 16:44

M23 statement

04 Dec 2023 09:32

Some of Kenyan troops preparing to leave DR Congo soil (Photo Credit EACRF DRC Press Unit)

04 Dec 2023 09:31

Part of Muhanga-Kandago Bulime land now declared a wetland

30 Nov 2023 10:48

Some of the affected locals

30 Nov 2023 10:47

Suspects at Kabale police station

29 Nov 2023 17:15