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07:29
07:29

Lumumba Grills Dokolo Officials Over Poor Service Delivery 1 6

In a heated community baraza held at Okwongodul Sub-county headquarters in Dokolo South Constituency, Minister Lumumba, known for her calm demeanor, led a tough session that saw district heads of departments struggle to account for government funds intended to benefit citizens.
12:11
12:11

NUSAF IV to Expand Coverage to Conflict-Affected Sub-regions 1 3

In an interview, Kenneth Omona Olusegun, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, revealed that, unlike previous phases, NUSAF IV will target all areas that suffered from the war’s aftermath.
14:43
14:43

Gov’t Initiated Cooperation Idea with Acholi Opposition MPs-Gilbert Olanya Gulu City 1 5

Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Olanya confirmed that the idea was government led adding that they were approached through office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to come up with their views about the sub-region.
08:56
08:56

Acholi Cultural Institution Urge Gov’t to Regard Ritual Cleansing for LRA Returnees Gulu City 2 2

Martin Okumu, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Land and Finance at the Acholi Cultural Institution, said Friday that ritual cleansing for former LRA returnees helps for social acceptance in society and dispelling misfortunes.
11:07
11:07

Wildfires Worsen Food Insecurity in Karamoja Karamoja sub-region 1 4

The pastoralists have for decades been burning bushes to clear spaces for rat hunting, killing ticks, and allowing fresh grass to germinate for their livestock. This has continued for over the last three months despite the ongoing community sensitization on the measures to mitigate fire outbreaks.
12:33
12:33

Atiak Massacre Survivors Receive Ox-Ploughs Amuru District 4 1

Oceng told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the donation targets to boost food security and ensure farmers in the region join the viable food export market especially to the neighboring South Sudan.
14:03
14:03

Kitgum Communities Donate Land to Host Refugees Kitgum district

According to Arwai Christopher Obol, the Kitgum District Chairperson, the communities in Namokora North and Labongo Amida West sub-counties have willingly offered their land to support the resettlement of South Sudanese refugees.
06:11
06:11

Uganda Lacking Data on SDG 14 3

Under Goal 14, the United Nations had among others set that countries prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds by 2025, provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets and end subsidies that lead to overfishing.
15:46
15:46

Kaabong Reformed Warriors Still Waiting for Gov't Tractors Embrace peace 1 4

Simon Lokori, the chairperson of the Kaabong Reformed Warriors Association said that they were tasked to form groups for government finds it easy to support them.
17:16
17:16

Two Arrested for Selling OPM Iron Sheets in Nakapiripirit Reformed warriors 1 1

The suspects have been identified as Paskari Lochoro, a seller and Faizal Kabusera, the buyer were arrested on Friday at Nakapiripirit - Mbale taxi stage.
10:00
10:00

Reformed Karamojong Warriors Finally Receive Iron Sheets 1 5

Samuel Kalisa Bigirwa, the Chief Administrative Officer confirmed a receipt of 10686 iron sheets in the first phase to benefit 411 households. The iron sheets distribution exercise started on Thursday and it will run up to Sunday from the respective parishes. The Office of the Prime Minister launched the distribution of iron sheets on Thursday in Abim district and the exercise is expected to continue to other districts respectively. At least 28 members are targeted to benefit from the iron sheets in the first phase in the Abim town council.
08:40
08:40

Gov’t Identifies Exit Routes for “Balaalo” Cattle Keepers from Northern Uganda President Museveni 1

The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny in a November 7 letter to all Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in Lango, West Nile, and Acholi Subregion seen by this reporter noted that five major routes have been identified for the exit of the noncompliant cattle keepers.
08:28
08:28

PDM Can Help Uganda Achieve SDG Targets-UN Officials UN World Day 2023 1 5

Speaking at the 78th-anniversary celebration of the UN Day held for the first time in Gulu City, Namondo says the UN is very committed to supporting the program that intends to lift 39 percent of Ugandans into the money economy. She says the initiative is a big boost for the country towards achieving the SDGs by 2030.
09:25
09:25

Moroto Residents Using PDM Funds to Purchase Food Moroto leaders 3 1

Several families in Moroto district are on the verge of starvation due crop failure that resulted from the prolonged drought which destroyed over 10000 acres of land.
12:13
12:13

MP Appeals for More Aid for De-roofed Nakasongola School Rainstorm 1

In early September, a severe downpour accompanied by strong winds swept through the school, causing extensive damage. The initial impact of the storm was the complete removal of the roof from one of the classroom blocks.
11:11
11:11

WFP to Begin Rationing Food Relief to Refugee Households Based on Vulnerability funding shortfall 1

Marcus Prior, WFP Uganda Deputy Country Director, expressed the agency's commitment to invest in emergency support and long-term resilience projects to enable refugees to not only survive but also thrive.
14:52
14:52

MP Calls on Gov't to Aid 250 Homesteads Affected by Rainstorm Destruction Government 3

The heavy rainfall resulted in the destruction of hundreds of acres of food crops, including cassava, maize, bananas, and beans, among others. Additionally, numerous houses had their rooftops torn off by the forceful winds.
09:35
09:35

Use Dialogue to Settle Apaa Land Dispute-Archbishop Odama Apaa land conflict 1 5 Top story

Archbishop Odama says the decisions were reached before all the avenues of dialogue between the government, Acholi, and Madi leaders aimed at settling the disputes had been fully exhausted.
16:30
16:30

OPM Officials Accused of Holding Karamoja Bus Elders in karamoja 2 1

Simon Nangiro, the chairperson for Karamoja Elders Association, says that the bus was intended to transport them to peace meetings and the delayed delivery has frustrated their movements for peace dialogues.
13:13
13:13

Refugee Population Drops By 10,000 in Kiryandongo Settlement 1 2

Emmanuel Turyagenda, the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement Commandant however told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the recent verification exercise shows the population had dropped to 65,722 refugees.
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