The body of mama Luwum was flown aboard a Uganda People Defense Forces Helicopter. It touched down at Kitgum District Farm Institute Play Grounds in Kitgum Municipality at exactly 3:29pm.
Patrick Okello Oyrema, the Nwoya LCV Chairperson says that drilling of each of the 21 deep boreholes is estimated to cost 21 million shillings and work is expected to start in two months time.
The absence of the Board of Directors since 2017 implied that there was no oversight role on the functions of the health facility whose services cover the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Yumbe, Zombo, parts of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The suspects were arrested on Saturday in Lujorongole Village armed with clubs, catapult, stones and metal objects. They were reportedly stopping vehicles and searching the occupants, a short distance from where hundreds of people had gathered to send off the mother to Gulu Resident District Commissioner Maj Santos Okot Lapolo.
The elders George Acaa Lamola, Okeny Pa Olwoo and Dario Ouni resolved to donate the land located at Laraba freely to Gulu University after establishing that the institution’s study centre in Kitgum was closed.
He said celebrating the life of Mama Mary Luwum is a continuation of the celebrated of the forgotten martyr, St. Janani Luwum who served as the second Archbishop of Kampala Diocese and the third Archbishop of Uganda.
In a land use and registration sensitization meeting held at Pajulu Sub County headquarters, the Area MP Ayivu Bernard Atiku cautioned the indigenous people in Ayivu against unlawful evictions.
The leaders say the road has not been maintained since the year begun and has become impassable for vehicles due to heavy rains currently being experienced in the district.
Justine Obol, the Gulu District Democratic Party Secretary argued that although article (1) of the constitution states that power belongs to the people, this isn’t reflected in the country.
Ongwen’s lead lawyer, Krispus Ayena Odongo told the International Criminal Court on Tuesday that the defense team had been threatened. Ayena, who didn’t specify the nature of the threats, said the threats and intimidation are the work of individuals he didn’t name.
Now, Caesar Akena, the Gulu District Education Officer, says provision of midday meals to learners has improved from 68 percent in the first term to 100 percent in the second term because of the bumper harvest both in the school farm and parent’s homes.
itgum Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech confirmed to URN on Tuesday afternoon that the suspects were released without charge. He explained that the files of the suspects were incomplete and therefore couldn’t be charged.
Lamwo LC V Chairperson, John Komakech Ogwok has tasked UNHCR and OPM to step up their efforts in ensuring that service delivery in major sectors like health and education is maintained.
Sheik Ismael Ali Omona, the Imam of Jamia Mosque in Gulu town revealed that there are only two legally recognized slaughtering points in Gulu, which include the main abattoir in Layibi Division and another one at Unyama Trading center with four certified butchers.
The residents led by Bardege Division LC III Chairperson, Patrick Oola Lumumba tasked Aol, who also doubles as Gulu woman MP to step out of the comfort of her vehicle and walk with them to taste the bad condition of the road, which has lasted for close to six years.
Last month, the district council passed a resolution to shift the treatment centre to a 20-acre piece of land in Bobi Sub County. The land situated next to Bobi Health Centre III was formerly the administrative land for Omoro County.
A Fuso Lorry registration number UAZ 314Z that was carrying traders overturned at Akworo Village, Labongo Amida Sub-county killing seven people instantly. Three others sustained injuries when the truck reportedly returning to Kitgum Municipality from Paidha Market in Zombo District veered off the road and overturned at 5 a.m.
