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14:28
14:28

Hope for Finding Drowned Madi Okollo Boy Fades

According to Charles Andama Ombia, the Local Council two chairperson of Gbulukuatoni Parish also the deceased’s paternal uncle, they have so far organised prayers twice in order to aid the search but efforts of the local divers over the past five days have yielded nothing yet. Andama further revealed that they planned to organize funeral prayers for Aliti this Saturday (tomorrow) if the team fails to get the body by the end of today.
09:43
09:43

Alur King Bans Sale Of Kingdom Land By Clan Chiefs Alur Kingdom 1 1

According to King Olarker, it is unfortunate that the very chiefs who are supposed to safeguard Kingdom land are deeply involved in its illegal sale, and this practice must cease immediately. He emphasized that the prevailing high poverty levels should not drive the chiefs and their subjects to sell their land, which is their most valuable asset.
08:32
08:32

Teenager Drowns While on Fishing Expedition 1 1

Preliminary reports indicate that Gerald met his death at around 2 p.m. on Monday. It is alleged that Gerald went on a fishing expedition together with five unidentified fishermen on the fateful day. He drowned while attempting to cross the flooded stream after being swept by the strong waves.
14:13
14:13

Tourism Ministry Targets UGX 6Trillion in Annual Revenue by 2025 1

Tom Butime, the Minister of Tourism, stated that the government is identifying 735 kilometers of tourism roads to be paved, including those leading to cultural heritage sites. This infrastructure development is intended to enhance accessibility to these attractions.
10:09
10:09

Gov’t Backs Geographical Information System Technology in PDM Implementation 1

Sidronious Okaasai Opolot, the Minister of State for Energy says GIS offers multi-layered solutions and plays a crucial role in identifying underserved rural areas that should be prioritized for energy expansion, aligning with the country’s goal of universal access by 2040 to alleviate poverty.
11:45
11:45

Alur Kingdom Turns to Football to Retain Girls in School 1 2

According to the available information from the Alur kingdom secretariat, primary school Completion rate for boys stands at 47 percent and 27 percent for girls with an overall completion rate of 37 percent for both boys and girls.
09:10
09:10

Tooro Reaches Climax of King Oyo’s 28th Coronation Anniversary 2 Top story

Richard Karozi, the ritual bearer and head of Kingdom regalia, explained in an interview with URN that during the final ritual, the King, as the head of the Kingdom, is taken to Muchwa, a traditional court, where he presides over nine cases.
10:22
10:22

Hearing of Failed Marriage Case Pushed to October 2 2

During a session on Tuesday evening, His worship Gonzanga Mbakangu Rukungiri Grade One Magistrate says that hearing could not kick off today because Kyarikunda and her lawyers have been disrupting court by not appearing without prior notification.
08:09
08:09

Kyaggwe County: Clash Over Nvubu Clan Leadership Ssekiboobo 2

In a previous warning letter, Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga declared the ceremony null and void, arguing that the Mbogo clan still had a seated head named Emmanuel Musoke Makabugo.
08:26
08:26

Napak Residents Demand Monument at Amin Massacre Site 2 6 Top story

Albert Loru, one such survivor, recollects that in 1971, they were instructed to adopt Western clothing, an edict that stirred consternation among the elders.
11:19
11:19

Land Tenure System Escalating Disputes in Lango 1 6

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.
11:15
11:15

Alur King Warns Against Mistreating Women for Producing Only Girls women's rights 5 1

The warning is in response to a petition by some women to the Alur Kingdom early this month to put in place stringent measures against the widespread mistreatment of women by their spouses for producing single-sex children, something they say is violating their rights as women.
07:23
07:23

Mother, Baby Burnt to Death in Maracha Shop Fire 1

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the fire broke out after the match stick she was using lit a jerrican of petrol in the shop that she had reportedly been selling. The fire escalated when Omveku attempted to put it out with water.
10:19
10:19

Karamoja Leaders Prefer Compulsory Education to ABEK Program 4 1

Kotido District speaker Emmanuel Lodio said that they are advocating for compulsory education for all karimojong children for 15 years because the Alternative Basic Education for Karamoja will keep the region trapped backwards.
14:36
14:36

Digital Transformation Roadmap Launched 2

The five-year roadmap was developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, with support from the United Nations Development Program-UNDP. It details Uganda’s journey towards a fully digital society, aligning with the nation’s Vision 2040.
15:05
15:05

Lira Club Uses Sports to Raise Awareness About Sickle Cell 4 1

Studies have generally found that Northern Uganda leads in the prevalence of the sickle cell trait estimated at 18.6%.
08:44
08:44

Mudoma Sworn in as Confirmed Inzu Yamasaba Cultural Leader 1

During the elections, Mudoma obtained 15 votes, while Wagabyalila received 10. The government gazetted Mudoma as the III Umukuka. Over the weekend, Mudoma was sworn in at Mbale district head offices by elders from the Masaba cultural institution.
08:03
08:03

Parents Trained on Positive Parenting to Avert Problem of Street Children 2 5

During the training sessions, Stephen Langa from Family Life Network tipped parents on embracing their relationships, planning for the future, setting priorities, respect, hard work, and valuing one another to avoid family disputes.
08:55
08:55

Kamwenge DEO Perishes in Road Accident

According to Joseph Karungi, the Kamwenge LC V chairperson, Mulinde who was traveling in a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number LG 0072-42 together with his wife Aminah Mirembe was involved in a head-on collision with a trailer registration number UAA 530A at Rwenjaza Trading Center along the Kamwenge- Ibanda highway around 9 PM last night.
08:48
08:48

Witchcraft Blamed for Increasing Mob Action in Zombo 1 3

Anthony Sadda, the officer in charge of Paidah Central Police Station, explained that the prevalence of witchcraft practitioners in the district exacerbates the situation. He appealed to the locals to refrain from seeking treatment for their sick relatives from witch doctors and instead seek medical facilities.
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