CBAs are comprised of both Christians and Muslims who train farmers in basic agricultural practices, climate science, environmental protection, and others. Each CBA is working with two out of the 210 farmer groups.
Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Police Spokesperson, revealed preliminary findings indicating that Okello was a UPDF deserter with a history of violence.
The activists under the stewardship of Isha Otto Amiza, the former Oyam South Member of Parliament have sent their petition to the CAF Secretary General citing evidence of fraud, forgery, and administrative error, which they say led to the diversion from the proposed stadium as per the bidding document submitted to CAF/ AFCON committee.
The legislators have threatened to petition the Confederation of African Football (CAF) with 1 million signatures from Lango residents if their demand isn't met.
Since Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania won the bid to jointly host the 2027 AFCON games, both Akii-Bua Stadium and Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal were included in the government program for the construction of additional stadiums.
A team of regular police and Flying Squad operatives had set up a checkpoint at Adwali cell, Boroboro ward, in Lira City East Division after receiving information about a suspected stolen vehicle from Kenya.
However, during a gathering dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in Lira, religious leaders argued that the government's efforts were insufficient, especially in light of its authorization of labor export companies.
Originally scheduled to be completed in 18 months, the contract period was extended twice to allow the contractors to finish the work. During an impromptu visit to various construction sites by a team from the World Bank and city council authorities, it was observed that the work remains incomplete.
The protesters started their procession from their church at LPC in Lira City East Division armed with placards bearing different messages marched through Oyam road to the main street and met the police who asked them to return to their church in vain.
The devices that include white canes, wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, and underarms among others for children, youths, and the elderly were meant to be distributed to different health facilities intended for people with different disabilities.
In his message, Sheik Balinda promised to respect his top leadership and to work in line with the rules and regulations of the Kibuli Muslim Administration. He called for Unity among all Muslims saying it is time they put all differences aside and focus on development.
Spread across 12 medical facilities mostly HC IVs, hospitals, and a regional referral hospital, the surgeons were able to operate on 1,407 patients in the first four days of the camp.
Donggo attributes the significant increase in the VLS rate to the implementation of Youth and Adolescence Programs (YAPs), which have encouraged HIV-positive adolescent youths to seek and adhere to medication.
Godfrey Salaam Ngobi, the Registrar at Lira High Court Circuit, explained that the court is overwhelmed with a number of land related cases arising from boundary issues and sheer greed which may need an additional circuit judge to handle the matter.
Patrick Alip, the Lira District Agricultural Officer said his office has received a number of complaints from farmers who said the maize seeds they were buying are not yielding.
Angiro was a victim of a single road crash which claimed the lives of four passengers along Karuma- Pakwach highway on Saturday 8th July 2023. He was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Ayami sub county, Lira district on Friday 21st.
FDC's former President Dr. Kizza Besigye said all Ugandans are prisoners who should work together to liberate themselves instead of focusing on the party colors.
