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4 die after taxi plunges into swamp in Buyende

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North have confirmed the death of four individuals who were traveling in a commuter taxi that plunged into Nalujjo Swamp in Kagulu Sub-county, Buyende District. The accident occurred when a commuter taxi, registration number UBD 160F, en route from Buyende to …

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Thousands to pave way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has announced plans to relocate thousands of residents from seven villages in Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District, to pave the way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant. The 30-square-kilometre facility is projected to generate 8,400 megawatts of electricity, …

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Kyabazinga boasts of unity as he celebrates 10 years

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, Gabula Nadiope IV has said that, unity and hardwork have been the foundation of his 10 year reign. The Kyabazinga was speaking at Bukungu Primary school, in Buyende district, where hundreds of his subjects joined him to celebrate 10 years on …

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Woman electrocuted in Buyende

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A woman was electrocuted in Buyende district Tuesday while drying her clothes on wire lines reportedly carrying electricity to her house. The deceased is 24-year-old Evelyn Namulondo, a resident of Iringa village in Nkondo sub-county. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing a loud blast before seeing Namulondo …

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MERCURY: School director killed by mob in Buyende

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Police in Busoga North has confirmed that Fredrick Ngobi, the Director of Citizens of Hope Primary School in Buwenge Town Council was one of those killed by an angry mob, reportedly because theym attempted to steal ‘mercury’ in Buyende district. Ngobi was killed alongside …

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