Dr. James Okello, the Head of Department Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) who is also the general secretary UMA Lango branch described Dr. Olila as a friend and mentor from whom they drew a lot of inspiration. Adding that his murder is a sign that medical practitioners are now valued.
The micro-scale irrigation is a government support to smallholder farmers in purchasing the irrigation equipment to enable them transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture.
Elizabeth Pacuryema, mayor’s wife, said they are feeling the emotional and financial impact of the detention on their family. She appealed for forgiveness and reconciliation, urging those who oppose her husband to end the ongoing conflict and restore peace in the community.
Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian Sawe, and Alexander Munyao.
Buzeze dismissed the allegations, claiming the petition was part of an effort to tarnish his reputation by individuals seeking to replace him as chairperson. He urged those behind the petition to follow lawful procedures in addressing their concerns.
The voter registration update exercise, which began on Monday, saw an influx of Turkana residents from Kenya, many of whom have lived in Moroto for decades, seeking voter registration.
Bishop Nanda urged upon the newly ordained priests to preach the gospel of Christ, help in restoring hope, and build love among the faithful, such that they can grow stronger in spirit.
The Bungokho-Bumbobi road, which spans 11.6 kilometers, is among the key beneficiaries of this funding. According to Gorge Wanakina, the Mbale District Production Officer, the funds have already landed on the district accounts, and construction is expected to begin before the end of January.
Many boreholes in the area have either malfunctioned or have seen a significant drop in water levels due to the ongoing dry spell, leaving the community struggling for clean water.
In December 2024, the Kitgum District Council approved a plan by the District Executive Committee to identify approximately 1,000 acres of land within the district for resettlement.
Titus Komakech, Kitgum's surveillance focal point person, revealed that the patient was isolated at Kitgum General Hospital last week following a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) result.
Dorcus Wakelo, the Senior Nursing Officer and Assistant District Health Officer (DHO) in charge of Maternal and Child Health at Aduku Health Center IV, said the mortuary can accommodate 8 to 12 corpses daily. However, she highlighted gaps in staffing at the facility and called for additional support.
Delivering his ruling, Justice George Okello upheld the taxed costs and explained that UGX 136,127,000 was awarded for other items, while an additional UGX 100,000,000 was approved for instruction fees. This brought the total taxed costs to UGX 236,127,000, which the AG was ordered to pay through M/s Bashasha & Co. Advocates.
At various update stations in Mukono, Electoral Commission (EC) officials were seen idle for much of the day, with few residents approaching them for registration. The lack of awareness about the exercise was evident.
