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PDM sacco chairman, two others arrested over Shs500,000 embezzlement

Obed Kankiriho | February 18, 2025

At least three members of the Nyarurambi Parish Development (PDM) Sacco committee, including the chairman of Nyarurambi Ward, Rubanda Town Council, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling Shs500,000 meant for the group’s activities. The arrested individuals have been identified as Habasa Julius, the secretary; Twinomuwhezi Godfrey, the chairman, and Doris, […]

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Three killed in Rubanda road crash

Juliet Nalwooga | February 12, 2024

A fatal road crash in Rubanda district along the Kabale-Kisoro road has claimed three lives. The deceased have been identified as Nelson Nkurunziza, 36, Gideon Nsenga, 27, and Micheal Nsanzimuhire Micheal, 26. Kigezi region police spokesperson, Mr Elly Maate says the crash involved a Tata truck registration number UAQ 111W […]

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Minister orders arrest of Rubanda water officer

admin | May 9, 2023

By Mike Sebalu The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello, has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to arrest and investigate Rubanda district local government water officer, David Otika over poor accountability. Otika is reportedly responsible for the shoddy works done on the Bushura Gravity Water Flow scheme […]

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Man kills and buries wife after accusing her of having an affair

Carol Beyanga | February 12, 2021

By Juliet Nalwooga Police in Rubanda District are on the hunt for a man who allegedly murdered and buried his wife after she had an affair with his cousin. Elly Maate the Kigezi Police spokesperson says Alibina Tusimomwe 31 was allegedly murdered and stealthily buried by her husband, a […]