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11 arrested in Soroti mobile money agent murder
SOROTI CITY — Police in Eastern Uganda have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the fatal shooting and robbery of a mobile money agent in Soroti City, in a case that has sparked public concern over rising attacks on cash handlers. The victim, identified as Kokunda Patricia, a 36-year-old businesswoman, was shot dead in the early hours of April 3, 2026, near Goalman Supermarket along Station Road. According to the Uganda Police Force, the assailants fled the scene with a handbag containing approximately Shs28 million and other valuables. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the attack occurred at around 4:40 a.m.,…
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Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Mombasa court
Mombasa, Kenya — Tanzanian musician Matonya, whose real name is Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, has been charged with one count of rape before a Mombasa court. The 43-year-old artist appeared before Chief Magistrate Robinson Ondiek at the Shanzu Law Court, where he denied the charge brought under Kenya’s Sexual Offences Act. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the alleged offence occurred on April 7, 2026, at an apartment in Nyali Sub-County within Mombasa County. Prosecutors told the court that the musician is accused of committing the act against an adult woman. During the proceedings, Principal Prosecution Counsel…
