The suspect is identified as Annet Mujuni Kengozi, a mobile money and MTN SIM card registration agent operating in Kiryanjagi Trading Center in Kagadi district. She is a second wife to Mr Deo Lubega, the girl’s father who is also an MTN SIM card registration agent operating in Kiryanjagi trading center.
On Friday, January 31, 2025, Justice Philip Willebrord Mwaka dismissed an appeal by Thomas Okello, who sought to challenge the previous judgment by His Worship Phillips Oji, the former Patongo Grade One Magistrate delivered on April 23, 2021, which recognized the widows as the rightful occupants of the land.
The protestors carried placards with messages such as "Uganda is not poor, they are stealing its wealth," and one with a more vulgar message, "Corruption has ...me. I am here to moan," alongside another that read, "Say no to Corruption, for the Children."
Busoga's maternal and infant mortality rates are alarmingly high, with 480 mothers dying during labor out of every 100,000 births, nearly triple the national average of 179. The infant mortality rate in Busoga is also higher, with 58 deaths per 1,000 live births compared to the national rate of 28.
The suspect has been identified as Gladys Tumwesigye 43, a resident of Katikara village, Katikara Parish in Katikara sub county of Kakumiro district while the deceased is Martine Ariho 32, a resident of the same area.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson has confirmed to Uganda Radio Network the arrest and detention of one suspect in connection to the incident.
Speaking to URN (Uganda Radio Network) on the sidelines, Kakumba reiterated that, while AI offers numerous advantages, it poses a substantial threat to creativity, especially among Uganda's youthful demographic, which comprises a significant portion of the nation's population.
Ronald Okaro, a resident disclosed in an interview with Uganda Radio Network that they heard Macu screaming for help and rushed to the scene. He says that to their shock, they found him lifeless, lying in a pool of blood inside their house.
Akankwasa, the LCI Chairperson of Rwenkobe village, told Uganda Radio Network that the local community initiated a search for Ninsiima as soon as her disappearance was noticed.
It is reported that on September 7th 2023, Katusiime reported for work at Hoima regional referral hospital. She reportedly placed her child in one of the hospital wards as she was cleaning the health facility. When she returned, she found the baby missing and immediately alerted the management of Hoima regional referral hospital.
The suspect has been identified as Charlis Muhanguzi 23 while the deceased is Everist Byamukama 25, both residents of Wairagaza village, Butoole parish in Kyangwali sub county.
Tereza Byaruhanga, the deceased's mother, heard her daughter screaming for help and found her lying dead in a pool of blood. She raised an alarm, and area residents rushed to the scene and apprehended the suspect as she attempted to flee the area.
According to reports, the suspect raided the victim's home on Saturday night around 10 pm, when she was alone. Muhumuza reportedly broke down the victim's door and entered her house, where he allegedly raped her.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson says that Mukamuligo handed herself to Kibaale police station for fear of being lynched by residents.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region police spokesperson, says that the suspect is cooperating with the police, adding that the hunt for other suspects who are currently on the run is ongoing.
