While most of the attendees complied with the demand, Balidawa took a courageous stand. He held the microphone and advised others to seek temporary refuge in Luliika's main house while they planned to contact the police for assistance. The announcement seemed to have angered Gojja, who proceeded to cut Balidawa in the left arm.
Addressing his subjects during the ninth coronation anniversary at the Namungalwe town council headquarters in Iganga district Wednesday, Gabula explained that since the establishment of the kingdom, their focus has been on partnering with investors.
Michael Kifubangabo, the spokesperson for Busoga Kingdom, announced that they have initiated flagship activities, including tree planting. Over 10,000 seedlings were distributed to more than 20 government and private schools across Iganga district.
It is reported that lightening struck Magumba's bedroom, torching it instantly.
Residents attempted to rescue him, but the flame had already torched him beyond recognition.
According to Samuel Baliraine, the area LC 1 chairperson, the body was discovered by farmers who were harvesting rice in the wetland. He says that the deceased is unknown in the area and believes that the perpetrators took advantage of the darkness at night to dispose of the body without being detected.
According to Charles Ssenabulya, the area L.C.1 chairperson, extensive excavations at the Marum mine have weakened the soil particles, making it a risky hub for accidents, especially during rainy seasons. He challenged miners to team up with security operatives to streamline safety measures at the mine.
Abdullah Maganda, the victim's brother, said that Nkwanga left for work the previous day but did not return home, causing concern among family members.
Joseph Namutukula, another resident says that despite holding several harmonization meetings between Balidawa and his sons, they have been reluctant to reform their criminal ways.
Speaking during the launch of the Iganga High Court Circuit on Monday, Justice Batema noted that being a native of Naibiri village in Namugalwe Sub County in the district, most litigants prefer approaching him directly at his private residence with the hope of compromising justice in their favor rather than enduring the court procedure.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday in an operation conducted in Busei A village, Iganga District, where he was allegedly assembling explosives in his room.
Nandawula said on Wednesday that available information indicates that 42-year old, Aisha Kilabira is alleged to have been strangled by her client who later locked her up in Mawanda guest room.
Nabeta, who sells produce allegedly left him home for a business trip in the neighboring Bugiri district on Christmas night but on returning home on Boxing day, he opened his marital home using his personal key only to find Balidawa lying in the same bed with his wife.
Mubarak Muwumba, a resident of the area, says that Kaudah and her child were last seen on Saturday night. Muwumba says that they alerted police officers who upon forcefully opening the door, saw Kaudah and her daughter lying lifeless on the ground.
A health worker from Iganga general hospital told URN on condition of anonymity that a team of UPDF medical personnel beefed up their resident surgical team. However, Kowe who was hit in a sensitive area couldn't make it. He noted that three other injured soldiers are out of danger and positively responding to treatment.
