Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in custody at Kibaale Central Police Station over allegations of rape and robbery. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, were apprehended on Sunday night during a police operation. The group is accused of waylaying …
Read More »Ambulance stolen in Kibaale
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown thugs have made off with an ambulance belonging to EMESCO Health Center IV in Kibaale town council. The stolen ambulance, a Land Cruiser registration number UBB 655K was stolen on Tuesday night. The ambulance was under the care of Dr. Andrew Kasangaki, a …
Read More »Torture: Man drags wife to Sub County authorities
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Kibaale, 40, has sought help from Kayanja Sub County authorities cited repeated beatings by his wife. The complainant, Emmanuel Wandimbo, a resident of Katwetwe village, Kayanja sub-county in Kibaale district, claims that his wife, Juliet Mwesige, has become unruly and has …
Read More »Police hold woman over husband’s murder
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kibaale are holding a woman in connection to the death of her husband. The suspect is Clementine Mukamuligo, a resident of Kacu village in Kyakazihire sub-county in Kibaale district. She is accused of murdering her husband Doriko Kalega around 11 pm on Monday. …
Read More »Man arrested for killing his brother over UGX 2,000
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kibaale police are holding a 25-year-old man accused of stabbing his sibling to death over 2,000 Shillings. The suspect is Pascal Busobozi, while the deceased is Fred Asiimwe, 16, both residents of Igomero village, Kayoola parish, Bwamiramira sub-county. The incident happened around 11pm on Monday night. …
Read More »Farmers in Kibaale receive beehives to boost honey production
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 30 farmers under Kibaale District Bee Keepers Cooperative Society Limited have received 70 beehives to boost honey production. The beehives were supplied by the Kibaale district production department. John Baguma, the senior entomologist challenged farmers to diversify farming activities and urged them to join beekeeping …
Read More »Primary teacher arrested for defiling 15 year old girl
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A primary school teacher in Kibaale district is in police custody for defilement. Geoffrey Kirungi, who is attached to Bugwara Primary school in Kicucura sub county, Kagadi district, is accused of defiling and impregnating a 15 year old pupil in primary seven at Devine Nursery …
Read More »Contractor given 1 month ultimatum to complete Kibaale seed school
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Kibaale district have given a one-month ultimatum to KWIK build contractors and Engineering Limited to finish the construction of Nyamarwa Seed school in Nyamarwa sub county, Kibaale district. KWIK Build Contractors and Engineering Ltd who haven’t been quick at their work were contracted …
Read More »Kibaale RDC in trouble for commissioning incomplete UGX 700M maternity ward
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kibaale Resident District Commissioner Deborah Mbabazi, is in trouble for commissioning an incomplete maternity ward at Matale health center III in Matale sub-county worth Shillings 700million. The maternity ward also has various defects, an indication of poor workmanship. The State Minister in Charge of Economic …
Read More »Kibaale registers 6,000 teenage pregnancies in one year
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kibaale district has registered a surge in teen pregnancies with more than 6,000 cases reported between July 2020 and August 2021. Statistics from the district health, education, probation and social welfare departments show that from July 2020 to August 2021, 6,440 girls aged between 15 …
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