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Policeman Arrested After Wife’s Fatal Stabbing

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3 months ago

March 19, 2025

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A retired police officer has been arrested in Bwera Division, Kasese District, for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in a domestic violence incident.

Sipiriano Kyakwairwe, 65, was taken into custody after reportedly attacking and fatally stabbing his 50-year-old wife, Night Masika, at their home in Kakone I Village, Nyakiyumbu Sub-county, on March 17, 2025.

According to neighbour Suzan Masika, the suspect had previously expressed frustrations over his wife’s alleged extramarital affairs, which had led to their separation.

“He had been complaining about their marriage problems, accusing her of having multiple relationships. They had separated, but she returned yesterday to collect her belongings,” Suzan Masika said.

She added that shortly after Masika entered the house, neighbors heard her screams.

“By the time we reached, the door was locked from inside,” she recounted.

Another resident, Jockus Funga, said that when they finally managed to break down the door, it was too late.

“We found Masika lying in a pool of blood with deep stab wounds in her stomach. The suspect was still seated on her, holding the knife,” Funga said.

Bwera Division Police Commander, SP Ramadhan Tai, confirmed the arrest and provided details of the ongoing investigation.

“We received a distress call from residents about a domestic violence-related murder. Our officers arrived at the scene and found that the suspect had fatally stabbed his wife,” Tai said.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the attack was triggered by a dispute after the deceased attempted to leave the home. The suspect is now in custody at Bwera Police Division as investigations continue.”

He urged residents to seek peaceful ways of resolving domestic conflicts and to report early signs of violence to the authorities.

Local leaders condemned the incident, calling for stronger community engagement in addressing domestic violence.

Nyakiyumbu Sub-county Chairperson, Peter Kakule, emphasized the need for preventive measures.

“This is a tragic case that could have been avoided. Families must be educated on conflict resolution, and cases of domestic violence should be reported before they escalate,” Kakule said.

Authorities have encouraged residents facing domestic challenges to seek help through legal and counseling services to prevent further loss of lives.

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JAGO: Elect Leaders Who Will Support Vision & Culture of Jopadhola

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16 hours ago

June 7, 2025

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Tororo, Uganda | The Prime Minister (Jago) of the Padhola Cultural Institution (TACI) has hailed President Yoweri Museveni for the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status and the creation of more districts but warned that the success of these plans depends on electing leaders who “are progressive and supportive of our cultural values.”

“This is an election season; let’s elect leaders who are supportive of the cultural institution pillars of unity, peace, and development,” said Jago Richard Josel Obbo in a press release.

Obbo warned that those undermining the TACI and the Jopadhola people’s ideals should be avoided and shunned altogether.

“Let’s equally avoid the tendency of violence as we campaign for our respective candidates,” he cautioned.

Congratulations, Tororo!

Jago Obbo also clarified that the new third district for Tororo, which is yet to be named, will be in Kisoko despite confusion over the matter recently.

“I congratulate the people of Tororo, Bukedi, and Ugandans in general upon the recent achievements we have registered, that is, the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status and the creation of more districts of Mukuju and Mulanda,” he said.

Jago Obbo said Kisoko has always been the county headquarters of the greater Budama, West Budama, and now the West Budama North and Northeast Counties.

“Kisoko is endowed with vast land that can hold a district headquarters in addition to expanding other developmental activities, as the government may prioritize from time to time. I urge the people of Padhola to be united on this matter and shun those trying to confuse.”

He said that all the consultative meetings with different stakeholders in Tororo, who included the Kwar Adhola, Padhola Elders, Chairpersons LC 3, district leaders, councilors, and members of parliament, agreed and signed a joint memorandum that Kisoko would be the district headquarters.

“The confusion and last-minute change in mind came when one of the leaders who had always been invited for these meetings and never attended rose from the State House and proposed that the district headquarters would be agreed upon later. As leaders, we should avoid serving parochial interests; we cannot be seen to be double-minded and serving selfish interests against the larger masses,” Jago warned.

Schools and Rain

Jago Obbo called on parents in Padhola to endeavor to take all school-going children back to school without exception.

“In case a parent or guardian has financial or requirement challenges, please visit the schools and negotiate with the administration such that the children do not miss out on the academic activities,” he said.

On livelihoods, Obbo said the rains have remained consistent this season. “Let’s continue taking advantage of the rains and plant fast-maturing crops to support our families both at subsistence and commercial levels.”

He revealed that TACI is currently mobilizing all residents of Tororo to embrace government programs, especially immunization of children against malaria.

“I urge all people to send their children right from birth to two years of age for immunization, such that they remain healthy while growing,”.