Mike Rwothomio

Zombo on high alert as ‘Gunter Stage’ turns notorious crime hotspot in Paidha

Security agencies have named Gunter Stage along Ofaka Road in Paidha as a criminal hotspot linked to robberies, drug trafficking and assaults,...

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Man shoots brother with bow and arrow in Madi-Okollo political clash

Police in Madi-Okollo District are hunting for a man who allegedly shot his brother with a bow and arrow following a political...

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ARUA: Police officer hit by stray bullet succumbs to gunshot wound

Police have confirmed that Constable Wadri William has died after being shot by a stray bullet during a crowd control operation in...

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Stray bullet hits police officer as mob unrest leaves two dead in Arua

A police constable was shot by a stray bullet and two people died as mob unrest erupted in Arua City following an...

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Police hunt suspects after brutal New Year assault in Zombo

Police in Zombo have launched a manhunt for suspects after a 28-year-old man was brutally beaten by a gang in Paidha Town...

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Paidha businessman Patrick Nera killed in late-night Zombo road crash

Prominent Paidha businessman Patrick Nera died Tuesday following a late-night road traffic crash at Abenju Ringi corner in Nyapea Sub-County, Zombo District,...

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Zombo leaders seek power connection for Shs2.6b new health centre

Zombo District health authorities urge for urgent national grid connection to the newly inaugurated Amwonyu Health Centre III to ensure reliable electricity...

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Seven injured in multi-vehicle collision on Koboko-Oraba highway

Koboko, Uganda: At least seven people, including five adults and two juveniles, were left nursing critical injuries on Monday morning following a...

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NEBBI: Christians urged to embrace dialogue, unity as Parish priest bids farewell

Nebbi, Uganda: Christians in Nebbi Diocese have been urged to embrace dialogue, unity, and love as foundations for church growth and spiritual...

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14 arrested over aggravated attack on police constable in Arua

Arua City, Uganda: Police in the West Nile sub-region are holding in custody 14 suspects arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery...

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Security guard shoots armed suspect in foiled Christmas Day robbery

Yumbe, Uganda: A licensed private security guard has shot and wounded an armed robbery suspect during a foiled attack in Yumbe Town...

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Clergy declare spiritual war on poverty in powerful Christmas sermons

Zombo, Uganda: Church leaders in Zombo District have urged Christians to confront poverty head-on through faith, hard work and spiritual vigilance, warning...

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Alur King calls for peace, unity ahead of 2026 elections

Pakwach, Uganda: The reigning King (Rwoth Ubimu) of the Alur Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Phillip Olarker Rauni III, has urged Ugandans to...

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Police caution newly passed election constables on discipline ahead of 2026 polls

Zombo, Uganda: Police authorities in the West Nile sub-region have issued stern warnings to newly trained Election Police Constables against extortion, bribery,...

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HIV-positive woman denied PDM funds in Zombo

Zombo, Uganda: Authorities in Zombo District have intervened in a case of discrimination after a Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO in Paidha...

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Three arrested, several injured as campaign rally turns violent in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have arrested three suspects after a campaign rally in Jurum East Village, Dzaipi Sub-County turned violent...

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Zombo schools get Shs280m boost for infrastructure upgrades

Zombo, Uganda: At least seven primary schools in Zombo District have received a combined Shs280 million to support infrastructure improvement and strengthen...

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Zombo youth seek gov’t livelihood support after failing to access YLP funds

Zombo, Uganda: The Acu Community Youth Group in West Nile’s Zombo District has renewed its appeal for government-backed livelihood support under the...

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West Nile leaders want skilled farmers integrated into PDM as Dutch Project ends

Zombo, Uganda: Local government leaders in West Nile have been urged to integrate highly skilled farmers trained under the Dutch-funded Power of...

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Big Story

Shock in Zombo as nearly 70% of pupils drop out of Gov’t school

Zombo, Uganda: A shocking learner retention crisis has rocked Padea Ulyeko Government-Aided Primary School in Abanga Sub-county, where more than 750 pupils,...

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One dead, three arrested after arson attack in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: A violent arson attack in Leaguru Village, Pakele Sub-county, left one person dead and three suspects in custody following a...

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Zombo, Alur Kingdom partner to boost facility births, cut maternal deaths

Zombo, Uganda: The Zombo District Health Office, working in partnership with the Alur Kingdom, has launched a community sensitisation and dialogue campaign...

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