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King Oyo buried at Karambi Royal Tombs
FORT PORTAL — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro…
Tension as Tooro Queen mother reportedly removed from hearse
FORT PORTAL — Tension reportedly erupted in Fort Portal on Saturday as…
Omusuuga confirms Prince Kiijanangoma as Tooro’s new King
FORT PORTAL — The traditional head of the Babiito royal clan, Musuuga…
King Oyo left an heir – Komuntale
FORT PORTAL — Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale, the Batebe of Tooro and…
Security
Police unveil 10 specialised canine vehicles
KAMPALA — The Uganda Police Force has launched 10 specialised vehicles for its Canine Unit as part of efforts to strengthen the unit’s operational capacity and improve its response to crime scenes. The vehicles were launched on Saturday by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, James Ocaya. According to Police, the fleet will initially be distributed to 10 cities as part of the first phase of equipping the Canine Unit. The vehicles have been specially customised to transport canine teams to scenes of crime and will accommodate a full operational team comprising a canine handler, scene-of-crime personnel and the police…
Regional News
Kiir’s son takes command of elite presidential guard
JUBA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his 36-year-old son, Major General Atem Salva Kiir, as commander of the country’s elite Presidential Guard, known as the Tiger Division. The appointment, reported by Radio Tamazuj on September 9, places Atem Kiir in charge of the military unit responsible for protecting the president and other senior government officials. The appointment has drawn attention because of the role of members of President Kiir’s family in government positions. South Sudanese media have reported speculation about the potential political role of Kiir’s family in the country’s leadership. President Kiir is the commander-in-chief…
