The election that started peacefully ended in chaos after agents of some candidates battling for the district NRM Chairperson Seat and Kwania County Member of Parliament, Tonny Ayo, reportedly started dishing out money to some delegates.
A team of European Union (EU) member state Ambassadors, led by the EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek told Gen Saleh that Gen Muhoozi, in one of his controversial posts on X-platform (former Twitter), had threatened “to take us to his basement.”
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred between April and early May 2025, when the accused individuals, along with others still at large, allegedly mobilized the community to destroy property belonging to Patrick Ali Candano. The destroyed property included fish ponds, beehives, and a nursery bed, among others. The prosecution alleges that the accused individuals accused Candano of encroaching on over three acres of community grazing land in Pagwar Wilela Cell.
MP Okae blamed the government for being responsible for the high poverty prevalence in Lango sub-region due to the low prices of commodities compared to Obote’s regime, where prices of goods were high.
According to Kitgum District Chairperson, Arwai Christopher Obol, the project faced major setbacks, one of which was the suspension of USAID funding earlier this year, following policy changes by U.S. President Donald Trump after assuming office.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on May 3, 2025, at around 2:00 a.m. in Apollo Ground Cell, Central Division, Kitgum Municipality. It is alleged that Bainomugisha shot and killed Opoka as he was returning from a nightclub.
Jimmy Patrick Okema, North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, says that a case of murder, aggravated robbery of a police gun and malicious damage to Ngai Police Station was registered against the suspects at Oyam Central Police Station.
Women who spoke to Uganda Radio Network expressed optimism that the improved connectivity will empower them with educational resources, business opportunities, and access to vital online services, driving socio-economic development in the district.
Dr Stella Apecu Laloyo, the Chief of the Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies during a presentation to the EU Ambassadors noted that the center is expected to conduct both electronic and physical research in transitional justice in the region.
The Oktoberfest will take place from October 6th to 14th and seeks to foster pride in Acholi heritage, promote cultural exchange, and create a platform for unity and appreciation among diverse communities.
At a stakeholders' meeting held on May 19 at the Oyam District Council Hall, civil and political leaders expressed frustration over what they described as the government’s continued neglect of their 15-year-old demand to carve out Aber District from Oyam.
Delivering a message during a community commemoration of the LRA massacre in Gulu district, Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja, Deputy Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, assured the public of the army’s readiness to safeguard national security but cautioned against any actions that could disrupt the electoral process.
Acire estimates that over 2,000 children born in captivity currently reside in Northern Uganda and stressed that a counselling centre at the Lukodi site would be essential for addressing trauma among survivors and their families.
The ambulance, valued at 10 million shillings, was donated by the Rotary Club of Kira to help reduce maternal and child deaths in the area by improving emergency referral services.
The Diocese launched the inaugural commemoration last year in honour of Rwot Awich, who is credited with inviting the Church Missionary Society (CMS) to Acholi land in 1903.
During a meeting with the delegation at his palace, Rwot David Onen Acana II, the Paramount Chief of Acholi, urged the EU to support efforts to rehabilitate victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict, stressing that many war-affected individuals remain neglected.
It is alleged that Police Constables Ojok Herick, Aguta Robert (No. 38445), and Naturinda John Bosco (No. 76427), all attached to Ngai Police Station, had officially booked out to arrest Okwir Ambrose — a suspect in the theft of motorcycle registration number UDY 645Q.
According to George Williams Kibero, the Programs Manager at ADRA Uganda, the project will focus on conflict-sensitive anticipatory action, climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and livelihood support. It will also promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through a gender transformation approach.
While flagging off a group of 200 pilgrims on Sunday evening in Gulu city, Rwot Acana reminded the pilgrims that pilgrimage is not just a physical journey but a test of spiritual endurance and discipline.
