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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Rwampara—

Police in Rwampara District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a 36-year-old woman in an unusual accident.

The victim has been identified by the police as Allen Tushemereirwe, a resident of Rurama cell, Kabarama parish, Bugamba sub-county in Rwampara. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 10 a.m.

According to Rwizi Regional spokesperson SP samson Kasasira, Tushemereirwe and her husband, Orikimanya Nelson, were distilling waragi in a swamp when the drum they were using malfunctioned, causing alcohol to leak out.

Sensing the danger, the couple attempted to flee the scene. However, the drum suddenly exploded and flew through the air.

He said the drum struck Tushemereirwe in the back as she was running, nearly severing her neck.

Kasasira stated that the police, under the leadership of the Officer-in-Charge from Ngugo and a homicide team from the Central Police Station in Rwampara, quickly responded to the scene.

He mentioned that a detailed investigation was carried out, which involved taking witness statements, photographing the site, and drafting a sketch plan.

He said that postmortem was done and the body was handed over to relatives for a decent burial.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Kampala—

Igara east MP Michael Mawanda Maranga together with the co accused have been given bail by the anti-corruption sitting in Kampala.

According to one of the sureties Jaffari Bassajabalaba, Mawanda has been granted a cash bail of 35 million shillings and 50 million non-cash for each of the 5 sureties.

The 5 sureties Jaffari Bassajabalaba district chairman Bushenyi, Businessman Hassan Bassajabalaba, Fred Mbika Kibara, Derrick Kabura the Bushenyi Ishaka municipality MP among others.

Mawanda is accused of stealing 2.4 billion shillings meant for compensation of cooperative society in Eastern Uganda.

This is not the first time Mawanda is in controversy, he was arrested in India in 2012 together with Magola and Isaac Musumba and his case was decided by high court in India then rescued after three months.

He has been a Member of Parliament for Igara East since 2011 having defeated Amb. Richard Nduhura in a highly contested election.

After his detention, this time around many contestants who want to unseat him including Dan Mugura Karukiiko, Crayford Kirenzi, Bwirizayo among others worked hard.

Mawanda had abandoned the constituents, no one would call him and get him and www.mknewslink.com hopes after this disciplinary measure he will respect people who vote him.