BUSIA — The disappearance of a three-year-old girl in Busia District has ended in tragedy after her body was found near the Busia-Bugiri highway, days after her family reportedly received a Shs2 million ransom demand. The child, identified as Evelyn Nabwire, was a Baby Class pupil at Elite Nursery and Primary School. She reportedly disappeared…
Busia meat theft suspects are among 11 people arrested during an operation targeting butcheries suspected of selling meat from stolen animals in Busia Municipality, according to police. The Uganda Police Force continues to investigate cases involving suspected livestock theft and related offences. The operation was conducted on Monday, September 21, in Arubaina, Sofia, Nangwe, Solo…
Ugandan singer Jowy Landa has revealed how she and her team narrowly escaped a frightening attack by suspected thugs while returning from a performance in Busia. The singer, whose real name is Joan Namugerwa, shared details of the incident on X, saying their vehicle came under attack as they travelled back from the show. According…
The national celebrations of Uganda’s 62nd anniversary of independence will take place today, October 9, 2024, at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu town council, Busia district. As various knowledgeable local and central government officials disclosed, this marks the first time Busia district is hosting a national event of this scale. This year’s theme…
The Territorial Police in Otuke district and Busia district carried out two separate deadly operations, where they put out of action two notorious robbers during a gunfire exchange and recovered two guns. Police swiftly responded and surrounded the robber at Maweru East “B” in Busia district. He was fatally wounded during a fire exchange. An…
