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The community in Ibanda is expressing growing concern over a surge in theft and robbery. According to residents, thieves have adopted new tactics, not only stealing valuables but also providing victims with transportation money. One resident, John, shared his harrowing experience. Last week, while returning from work, he was confronted by three thieves near Ekyorora. They demanded that he hand over his belongings, which included a phone and 50,000 shillings. After complying, the thieves asked John where he was headed and, upon learning he was going to the university stage, gave him 3,000 shillings for transportation. This incident is not an isolated one. Patricia, a university student, was attacked in her room last Saturday while asleep. The thieves made off with her phone, money, and other valuables totaling 120,000 shillings. In a bizarre twist, Patricia reported finding 5,000 shillings left behind, which she believes was intended as transportation money to report the inc...

Unknown assailants have set fire to the residence of well-known singer DJ Levi Nyamagoya in Kitagwenda, sparking speculation that the attack may be linked to allegations of ritual sacrifices.  The incident occurs amidst a high-profile murder case involving Amarakutunga Levi, a prominent gospel musician and politician, who was remanded to Katojo Government Prison yesterday along with four colleagues.  They face charges related to the alleged ritual murder of 4-year-old Ainomugisha Tricia, Levi's niece. In a bizarre twist, police  impounded the Lev's car to protect it from potential. damage. The car has reportedly refused to move from Kabujogera Police Station, where it was taken for further investigation.  The officers  wanted to drive the car from Kabujogera Police Station to the Kitagwenda District Headquarters.. The car, a brand-new vehicle worth approximately 350 million Uganda shillings, was purchased by Levi just a week before the in...

“God will judge Christians who are rich but don't take care of their pastors” - Bishop Agyinasare Bishop Agyinasare opined to his church members to reward their pastors according to the material riches bestowed on them by God. “Give to him as you are being blessed”, the man of God said. According to him, one must share all good things with the person who taught him. “As God blesses you materially and financially, so must you share with your pastor what God is blessing you with”, he told the church. “It is not in every church you attend that you would continue to flourish; and so, as you do flourish, you must remember your prophet," he added. 'Some church members started attending church when they had one car or house but now they have multiple cars and houses. It is not too much to say, ‘My prophet, this is yours. Sowing financial seeds in the life of your man of God prepares you for your harvest”, he noted.

Jumia Opens Branch in Ibanda Town Concerns over long turnaround periods raised by clients based outside Uganda's capital, Kampala, have prompted Jumia Uganda to open a branch in Ibanda. The new branch aims to serve residents of Ibanda, Kazo, Kitagwenda, Kamwengye, and Buhweju. Jumia is an online shopping platform where clients order items using mobile applications on smartphones or programs installed on computers. Payment is made through mobile money platforms provided by different telecommunications companies in the country. In the past, this digital channel of transaction worried many people due to the lengthy delivery periods, raising suspicions over money sent through mobile money. The Ibanda branch is located opposite Boosters Furniture, at the corner connecting Bufunda Street and Mpiira Street. According to Ibanda's branch manager, the decision to open an office in Ibanda aims to bring services closer to clients, quickly respond to concerns raised, and build trust with th...