Tag: tragedy
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Man Kills Girlfriend after Discovering They Are Cousins
The police in Bududa have arrested a man accused of killing his girlfriend, who had decided to leave him after discovering they were related. The couple, who had been in a relationship, had a child together. Following the revelation of their familial connection, the suspect killed the 19-year-old woman and buried her in his father’s ... -
SAD! Bamasaaba Anthem Composer Passes On
The Bamasaba Cultural Institution has confirmed the death of Catherine Hanyiga, the celebrated voice behind the iconic Bamasaba anthem. The spokesperson of the institution, Steven Masiga, shared the sad news in his statement on Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 while speaking to the media. Masiga said the deceased died on Sunday morning from Mbale regional referral ... -
Mbale man shot, loses sh50million after pepper spray robbery
Mbale City Police are investigating circumstances under which a man was shot twice and robbed of sh50 million in broad daylight. The victim, David Ongom, a 42-year-old accounts clerk at Lumolo Trading Company, was on his way to deposit the money at Dfcu Bank’s Mbale branch when the robbery took place on Monday. Ongom had ... -
First Masaba cultural leader passes on
The first leader of the Masaba cultural institution, also first LC5 chairperson of Mbale district, Wamimbi Weyasa is dead. According to Stephen Masiga, the spokesperson of Masaba Culture institution, Wamimbi died yesterday at 8.pm from Kirudu hospital located at Kampala Capital City. He says that late Wamimbi has been battling unwell for last one year. ... -
Mbale businessmen shot dead in Amudat
Police in Moroto region are investigating the death of four Mbale residents, shot dead near Amudat in their motor vehicle. They were driving a Toyota Harrier, grey in colour, registration number UBP 601Q, along Amudat – Katabok road, Ankukunyo village, Amudat parish, when the they were shot dead at around 4pm on February 4. The ...
Kadodi dancers banned from Mbale city
Mbale City to host Elgon Tourism Expo & Business Forum