According to the North Kyoga Public Relations Officer, Patrick Okema, the deceased reportedly lost control of the motor vehicle before crashing into a parked trailer with registration number SSD 326V/ZE 0238.
Omona’s statement follows back-to-back criticism by several leaders, especially from the Acholi Sub-region over time, who argue that despite massive government spending, the region remains among the poorest in the country.
Dr Aceng noted that due to the poor immunization coverage, the mortality rate from vaccine preventable diseases in the sub-region remain high yet the Ministry has stocked the health facilities with vaccines.
Christopher Ayella, the team lead at the Medical Camp, told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that residents within the city are being offered free medical services at the medical camp in readiness for the national celebration.
Dr Denis Omoya Ochula, the Lamwo District Health Officer told Uganda Radio Network that the success in fighting the disease is attributed to the swift intervention measures that included mass sensitization, intensified sanitation efforts and improved access to clean water access.
According to Onyai, while the vaccines will help in reducing frequency of malaria, its severity and reducing death in children, it won’t take away other preventive measures such as seeking early treatment for symptoms of malaria, sleeping under insecticide treated mosquito nets among others.
Isaac Odoch, a resident of Koro Bar village and one of the mobilizers told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that they took matters into their hands after being frustrated by the lack of action from authorities in the district.
Dr Ochula attributed the drop in spread of cholera in the past one week to the tight presence of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers who are surveying and monitoring the rivers to ensure locals don’t access them.
Aber said she has spent two days with her children sleeping on a couch in front of her locked room since she has no money at the moment to rent a house and called for the intervention of the government.
Paul Marvin Ocen, a phone technician in Iriaga Bwonagweno whose shop is located by the roadside, however, said the excessive dust is greatly affecting his business and posing a health risk.
Jomo noted that some of the farmers had already prepared their gardens and dug holes while waiting for the delivery of the coffee seedlings ahead of the onset of rainfall to start planting.
Dr. Simon Angura, the Resident Veterinary Officer at the Big Fix Uganda said over the weekend that the increased dog population increases risks of rabies spread through dog bites on human beings.
Emmanuel Orach, the Nwoya District LCV Chairperson proposed that Total Energies E&P should revise the scholarship selection to include six girls and 4 boys describing it as a fair “deal” in promoting education of both boys and girls.
Oceng noted that since the rolling of the PDM in the district three years, there has been gradual improvement on the livelihood of the community as they register success in the various enterprising ventures.
Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga told Uganda Radio Network that the city authorities have gone on a mass sensitization campaign to inform the community about the vigilance of any suspected illnesses.
Uganda Radio Network understands that Luwa was forced to take 90 days forced leave, which commenced on December 17, 2024. The decision according to reliable information arose from the technical planning committee meeting held in late November last year following concerns over his failure to take annual leave for a long time.
According to the audit report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2023/24, Kitgum Municipality scored only 30 percent in solid waste management in the implementation of the Uganda Municipal Support to Infrastructural Development Additional Financing (USMID-AF).
According to Ahimbiswe they are already looking for the rightful people to hold the mediation and cited that they are considering involving the permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government.
Morris Odong, the Pece-Laroo South Division LC V Councilor noted that Okwonga’s statements against members of the council was false and unlawful arguing that there isn’t any piece of evidence to justify his utterances.
Susan Akot Moro, the Agago Deputy Resident District Commissioner Susan who presided over the handover ceremony noted that the digital empowerment will facilitate better planning, implementation, and decision making at parish level ultimately contributing to PDM success.
Julius Ocungi · author