The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua District Chairperson Alfred Okuonzi has issued a stern warning to local media houses against promoting witch doctor services, asserting that such content fosters insecurity within communities. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on broadcasting standards at Heritage Courts Hotel in Arua City, Okuonzi highlighted the …
Read More »KASESE: Six arrested over murder of two elderly women
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese police are holding six suspects in connection to the murder of two elderly women in Ndughuthu village, Bugoye sub-vounty. The suspects together with others still at large are accused of killing Faith Mulimba, 90, and Leonida Kyakimwa, 78, on allegations of practicing witchcraft. Rwenzori …
Read More »Police investigates mysterious death of two brothers in Soroti
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Soroti are investigating circumstances under which two brothers died in Agaya village, Arapai sub county in Soroti district on Wednesday night. The brothers have been identified as Levi Okello, 30 and Michael Etoru, 26. The duo died after allegedly drinking a concoction …
Read More »Brother Anatoli demystified witchcraft, promoted herbal medicine
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some people with various problems run to witchdoctors seeking solution. This is because the witchcraft practitioners are believed to have supernatural powers that can heal all sorts of curses and ailments including the easily treatable ones. Given the fact that witchdoctors use traditional medicines or …
Read More »Minister Aceng warns against linking Ebola to witchcraft
Kyegegwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has urged residents in Kyegegwa district to desist from mixing Ebola with witchcraft. The Minister was on Friday visiting the district to assess the situation of surveillance since the outbreak of the disease, and to find out …
Read More »God made Oulanyah speaker to fight witchcraft, corruption: Parliamentary chaplain
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev Canon Christine Shimanya of the Parliamentary Anglican Chaplaincy says God made Jacob Oulanyah, the Speaker to fight witchcraft and corruption in Uganda. Shimanya made the statement while presiding over prayers at Oulanyah’s home in Muyenga on Sunday night. Oulanyah died on Sunday morning in …
Read More »Two killed over witchcraft allegations in Pakwach
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Pajalo West Village in Pakwach district are living in fear following the brutal murder of two family members over allegations of practicing witchcraft. The deceased Santolina Aoyo, a 65-year-old woman and her elder brother Visensio Onegalith, were lynched by a mob on Friday …
Read More »LCI chairperson, two others arrested over death of 50 year old man in Kibuku
Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding three people in connection to the death of 50-year-old Mwanika Yokolamu, a resident of Kadama village, Kadama town council in Kibuku district. The suspects include Ibrahim Mbulalina, the LC I chairperson of Kadama village, and two others whose identities have been withheld. …
Read More »Kagadi registered 1678 witchcraft cases last year
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kagadi police are puzzled with the rampant cases of witchcraft registered in the district. Statistics at Kagadi police show that 1678 cases of witchcraft were recorded in the district last year. The motive of witchcraft is to cause harm, pain and kill the victims. Joan …
Read More »Witchcraft practices discouraging tourists from Ssezibwa falls
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uncontrolled witchcraft practices at Ssezibwa falls in Buikwe district are discouraging local tourists from visiting the falls despite its beautiful scenery. According to legendary tales, Ssezibwa was born of Nakangu Tebatesa, the wife of Nsubuga Ssebwato. It is alleged that Nakangu gave birth to …
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