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UPDF Featured image for UPDF soldier arrested over Apac shooting that left one dead
Thu 09 Jan, 2025 16:20
UPDF soldier arrested over Apac shooting that left one dead
Featured image for UPDF soldier arrested over Apac shooting that left one dead

Pte Jacob Amali is accused of killing one person during a bar fight.


Nelson Musoke Featured image for Burglary Suspect and Four Others Escape from Lira Police Cells
Wed 08 Jan, 2025 13:29
Burglary Suspect and Four Others Escape from Lira Police Cells
Featured image for Burglary Suspect and Four Others Escape from Lira Police Cells

The escapees are identified as Johny Herbert, charged with burglary and theft, Moses Ocen (defilement), Carlos Ada (theft), Shadrack Odongo, and Robinson Ocen, who are suspected of robbery.


Zimba business Featured image for Self-proclaimed pastor arrested over assault in Lira
Tue 07 Jan, 2025 07:52
Self-proclaimed pastor arrested over assault in Lira
Featured image for Self-proclaimed pastor arrested over assault in Lira

The Uganda Police Force strongly condemns the actions of Awio and his accomplices. We will thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure those responsible are held accountable. We appeal to the publ...


Zimba business Featured image for Lira Business Community Urged to Enhance Hospitality as Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Begins
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 17:27
Lira Business Community Urged to Enhance Hospitality as Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Begins
Featured image for Lira Business Community Urged to Enhance Hospitality as Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Begins

Authorities highlight the urgent need for the local hospitality sector to align with the expected influx of visitors, athletes, and sports enthusiasts once the stadium is operational.


News Featured image for Police Seek Religious Help Amid Mysterious Alebtong Fires

Zimba business Featured image for Lira City leaders raise concern over risky behaviours over high HIV prevalence

News Featured image for Four People Missing After Canoe Capsizes in River Nile

Nelson Musoke Featured image for Clan Leaders Arrested for Beating 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Incest
Fri 22 Nov, 2024 22:32
Clan Leaders Arrested for Beating 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Incest
Featured image for Clan Leaders Arrested for Beating 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Incest

The suspects, who are clan leaders from the Oumolao clan, were arrested after police raided their homes.


News Featured image for Envoy Pulls Gun on Cultural Leaders, Disarmed
Sun 17 Nov, 2024 22:50
Envoy Pulls Gun on Cultural Leaders, Disarmed
Featured image for Envoy Pulls Gun on Cultural Leaders, Disarmed

During the fracas, a former Uganda envoy to the US, Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, was seen drawing a pistol on a section of leaders who had turned rowdy against him.


Nelson Musoke Featured image for Lira Butcher Cut to Death Over Extramarital Affair
Fri 08 Nov, 2024 20:14
Lira Butcher Cut to Death Over Extramarital Affair
Featured image for Lira Butcher Cut to Death Over Extramarital Affair

He who lives by the machete dies by the machete and for one Lira butcher, the old adage wouldn't have been more tragic


News Featured image for Court blocks coronation of Lango Paramount Chief 
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 23:33
Court blocks coronation of Lango Paramount Chief 
Featured image for Court blocks coronation of Lango Paramount Chief 

The ruling responds to objections raised by loyalists of the reigning Paramount Chief, Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, who claimed irregularitie in the election process.


Nelson Musoke Featured image for UPDF Soldier Suspected in Agago Shooting Arrested
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 15:46
UPDF Soldier Suspected in Agago Shooting Arrested
Featured image for UPDF Soldier Suspected in Agago Shooting Arrested

According to the Division spokesperson, Private Ameny, who had fled from his post at Lokum Detach, was arrested on Wednesday in a coordinated operation in Agago District.


Uncategorized Featured image for Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development

Uncategorized Featured image for Rats and Floods Threaten Operations of Shs44bn Tochi Irrigation Scheme

Zimba business Featured image for Lira shooting sparks outrage targeting businesses of foreign nationals

News Featured image for State to Pay Exiled Dissent Writer Kakwenza Sh50m for Rights Violation
Thu 24 Oct, 2024 13:11
State to Pay Exiled Dissent Writer Kakwenza Sh50m for Rights Violation
Featured image for State to Pay Exiled Dissent Writer Kakwenza Sh50m for Rights Violation

Kakwenza was arrested for his deeply satirical novel, The Greedy Barbarian, which explores the life of Kayibanda, a refugee with untamable vile character in an acutely corrupt African state who rises...


News Featured image for Cecilia Ogwal’s Legacy: Family takes over sponsorship of 200 children
Thu 17 Oct, 2024 21:40
Cecilia Ogwal’s Legacy: Family takes over sponsorship of 200 children
Featured image for Cecilia Ogwal’s Legacy: Family takes over sponsorship of 200 children

Following her passing, her family, led by her daughter Dr Rosemary Alwoch, has said the family will continue her cause of ensuring the education of these children is not disrupted.


News Featured image for Lango MPs Raise Dust Over Akii-Bua Stadium Construction
Thu 17 Oct, 2024 16:34
Lango MPs Raise Dust Over Akii-Bua Stadium Construction
Featured image for Lango MPs Raise Dust Over Akii-Bua Stadium Construction

Jonathan Odur, the Erute South Member of Parliament, said there has been a lack of progress in the project, citing conflicting statements from government officials.


News Featured image for Minister Amongi Decries High-Interest Loans Burdening City Residents
Wed 16 Oct, 2024 18:45
Minister Amongi Decries High-Interest Loans Burdening City Residents
Featured image for Minister Amongi Decries High-Interest Loans Burdening City Residents

During a consultative meeting in Lira City, Amongi expressed concern that these high-interest loans are becoming a significant financial burden on small business owners in Uganda's growing towns.


News Featured image for UPDF officer arrested over sexual abuse in Alebtong

Nelson Musoke Featured image for Inadequate Learning Materials Frustrating New Curriculum at Public Schools, Say Teachers
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 23:28
Inadequate Learning Materials Frustrating New Curriculum at Public Schools, Say Teachers
Featured image for Inadequate Learning Materials Frustrating New Curriculum at Public Schools, Say Teachers

Mary Gorrety Amuge, a Biology teacher and deputy headteacher at Lira Town College, highlighted the difficulties in understanding and implementing the curriculum, particularly with the project-based le...


Nelson Musoke Featured image for Alcohol Distillers Threaten Lira Wetlands With Molasses Waste
Sat 12 Oct, 2024 20:54
Alcohol Distillers Threaten Lira Wetlands With Molasses Waste
Featured image for Alcohol Distillers Threaten Lira Wetlands With Molasses Waste

Pushed from distilling waragi in residential areas, many distillers have now set up operations on the banks of wetlands, endangering the region's delicate ecosystem.


Nelson Musoke Featured image for Man Kills 82-Year-Old Grandmother
Thu 10 Oct, 2024 21:24
Man Kills 82-Year-Old Grandmother
Featured image for Man Kills 82-Year-Old Grandmother

According to witnesses, including resident Norman Ogwal Bilal, Omaa forced his way into the elderly woman’s hut, dragged her outside, and attacked her viciously, leaving her with severe head injuries.


Zimba business Featured image for Charcoal dealers exploiting loopholes in NFA laws – UPDF

News Featured image for Karuma bridge shutdown hits schools and hospitals - Leaders

Zimba business Featured image for Hundreds turn up for LRA war victim’s surgical camp

Zimba business Featured image for 90-year-old woman lynched at burial in Lira City over witchcraft allegations

News Featured image for Oyam woman dies after being sodomised by husband: Police
Wed 04 Sep, 2024 09:26
Oyam woman dies after being sodomised by husband: Police
Featured image for Oyam woman dies after being sodomised by husband: Police

Sam Odongo, 28, a resident of Ngai Sub-county in Oyam District, allegedly returned home drunk and proceeded to have both natural and unnatural sex with his wife


News Featured image for Mentally ill man kills two in Kole
Wed 28 Aug, 2024 21:10
Mentally ill man kills two in Kole
Featured image for Mentally ill man kills two in Kole

The incident happened shortly after a 30-year-old man believed to be mentally ill started assaulting a 20-year old woman at the trading centre.


Ugandan News Featured image for Gov't to recruit sign language interpreters in health facilities

upc Featured image for UPC plans to paint Lango red in 2026

News Featured image for Minister Amongi intervenes in controversial fraud cases involving labour company

Nelson Musoke Featured image for Rising water levels on Lake Kwania continue to wreak havoc in Dokolo

News Featured image for Obote II overthrow: What lesson is Museveni using to sustain reign?

UNRA Featured image for UNRA announces temporary closure of Nakasongola-Amolatar ferry service

News Featured image for Lango farmers decry middlemen "reaping where they didnt sow"

Zimba business Featured image for MTN launches ‘Zimba business’ in Lira City to empower SMEs

Nelson Musoke Featured image for Minister Aceng warns contractors against poor workmanship

News Featured image for Former US diplomat frustrated by Washington's use of gay strings on Uganda
Thu 04 Jul, 2024 06:25
Former US diplomat frustrated by Washington's use of gay strings on Uganda
Featured image for Former US diplomat frustrated by Washington's use of gay strings on Uganda

Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington.


News Featured image for Boda-boda operators protest transfer of Lira City police chief
Tue 02 Jul, 2024 16:43
Boda-boda operators protest transfer of Lira City police chief
Featured image for Boda-boda operators protest transfer of Lira City police chief

DPC Abel Ruganza has been transferred to Agago and will be replaced by Brian Ampeire, who has been serving as DPC Agago.


Nelson Musoke Featured image for SMEs cautioned against taking multiple loans ahead of 2026 election

uganda Featured image for Lango  paramount chief moves to block rival chief's coronation

News Featured image for Mpuuga Thanksigiving: Don’t ‘sanitise’ corruption, Gulu believer tells Catholic Church

News Featured image for Museveni signs four bills into laws

News Featured image for Cooperation with NRM is costing our party – Lango leaders tell DP

Ugandan News Featured image for The Bwola dance that initiates children into the Acholi tradition

Nelson Musoke Featured image for Amolatar leaders suspend disbursement of PDM over fraud

News Featured image for Lira City clerk found dead behind the wheel of crash car

News Featured image for Three dead, scores injured in Lira-Soroti Road crash

Nelson Musoke Featured image for How locals, police tracked a woman with stolen newborn baby