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Samuel Amanya is the Kigezi Region URN bureau chief. Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu and Rukungiri districts fall under his docket. Samuel Amanya has been a Uganda Radio Network reporter since August 2016. Before becoming a URN staff reporter, Amanya had written for the network for several years as a freelancer.

Amanya was also a Voice of Kigezi reporter from 2011 to 2016.

A journalism graduate from African College of Commerce Kabale, Amanya values his independence. Amanya says URN is a home for his talent because it lets him explore his journalistic interests without limits.

Amanya is fascinated by the crime beat and some of his best stories have come out of that interest. Amanya says he aims to be all round beat reporter.

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10:03
10:03

M23 Cancels Meeting with UN Group of Experts 1

A UN group of experts had on Friday announced that their officials are set to hold a discussion with M23 leaders in Goma city between March 23 to 27, 2025.
07:26
07:26

M23 Appoints Financial Coordinators 1

On Wednesday night, M23 rebels released a statement signed by their coordinator, Corneille Nangaa Yobeuo, appointing Robert Mugisha as the overall head of the Finance Department.
07:23
07:23

M23 Withdraws from Luanda Peace Talks over EU Sanctions DRC

"Successive sanctions imposed on our members, including those enacted on the eve of the Luanda discussions, severely undermine direct dialogue and make any progress impossible," said M23.
09:44
09:44

Alphamin Resources Suspends Operations Amid M23 Rebel Advances in DR Congo

According to the statement, all operational mining personnel are being evacuated from the mine site with only essential personnel remaining for the care, maintenance and security of the property.
15:21
15:21

Kabale Mourns Associate Prof Jassy Kwesiga 3 1

Robert Kakuru Byamugisha, executive Director of Kick Corruption Out of Uganda (KICK-U) described the deceased as a prominent, legendary and eminent Ugandan who has contributed massively towards development of education sector and education in the civil society sector.
12:22
12:22

M23 Sets Conditions For Dialogue with DRC Gov't 1

Angolan President João Lourenço’s office announced the start of direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23 rebels, starting on March 18, in the capital, Luanda.
18:20
18:20

M23 Claims Capture of D'idjwi Island 1

Mustapha Maomboleo,an administrator in the area D’idjwi says the rebels also hosted themselves on a local radio station and addressed the masses.