Posts By Mike Rwothomio
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1.8KFeaturesWorld’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren
At 139, if independently verified, this would surpass the longest confirmed human lifespan held by Jeanne Louise Calment, recognised by Guinness World...
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368FeaturesAlur Kingdom backs MEMPROW initiative to empower girls, fight violence
Implemented in partnership with Medica Mondiale, the initiative will run in West Nile districts of Arua and Zombo, as well as Kampala,...
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1.2KCrimeAsian national, 54, found dead in Yumbe lodge
According to North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea, the incident occurred at Ruvanna Inn Bar and Lodges, where the...
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1.0KCrimeWoman stabs husband’s lover to death after catching them in bed
The suspect, identified as Alice, allegedly attacked the deceased, Andrubaku Grace, after finding her in a compromising situation with her husband inside...
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514NewsAlur Kingdom secures 50 health sciences bursaries for youth in Nebbi
Nebbi, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has secured 50 half-bursary slots for its subjects to pursue professional health training at the Nebbi School...
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747CrimeBoda boda rider lynched over suspected bag snatching in Arua
The deceased was suspected of snatching a woman’s bag containing mobile phones and other valuables before attempting to flee.
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852Crime
Five arrested over cattle theft in Arua
Police say the arrests come amid growing concern over increased cases of cattle theft in the West Nile region, with incidents reported...
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276Crime93 arrested in night crackdown on crime hotspots in Arua
Arua, Uganda: Security forces in Arua City have arrested 93 suspects in a late-night intelligence-led operation targeting crime hotspots linked to theft...
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398CrimeGunmen shoot Boda Boda Rider dead in Terego
The victim, Yamindu Bill, a resident of Ora Village in Olua Parish, Katrini Sub-county, was shot dead near Katrini Secondary School on...
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405NationalGreater Nebbi elders meet OPM to push regional development agenda
The engagement marks a significant step toward aligning grassroots-led initiatives with national government frameworks, positioning the Council as a key partner in...
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465CrimeThree held over cross-border cattle theft, drugs abuse in Arua
According to West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SSP Josephine Angucia, the cattle owner, Titia Martin, discovered the theft and, together with other...
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501Crime62 Nigerian nationals arrested in Uganda over illegal stay, visa abuse
The group had initially entered Uganda on August 12, 2025, as part of a larger contingent of 107 individuals. While 43 reportedly...
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Mob kills man found pushing wheelbarrow in Arua City
According to Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, the deceased was allegedly found pushing a wheelbarrow with unspecified items when...
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509NewsZombo PLU Supporters push for West Nile to host next Muhoozi Birthday Run
The Zombo event was flagged off by Resident District Commissioner Festus Ayikobua at Paidha Health Centre III Junction, with participants moving through...
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833Crime
South Sudanese refugee teen hacked to death in Adjumani
Police investigators believe the attack may have been an act of revenge following an earlier incident in January 2026 in which a...
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495NationalAlur cultural leaders join fight against wetland degradation
Zombo, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has issued a firm directive to its subjects in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to...
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698NationalCatholics rally support to develop historic Ganal Pilgrimage Site in Pakwach
Pakwach District, Uganda: Catholics in Nebbi Catholic Diocese and across the Gulu Ecclesiastical Province have been called upon to contribute towards the...
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679NationalGov’t orders fresh PDM SACCO elections amid corruption concerns
The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of PDM SACCO operations in Zombo, where beneficiaries have raised concerns over alleged extortion, manipulation of...
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436NewsMan, 32, found dead at his home in Nebbi
The incident comes barely a week after another man, Ongey Alfred Pimundu, 54, was also found dead inside his house in the...
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494NationalAlur Kingdom rallies clergy to stop issuing marriage certificates to minors
Uganda’s legal framework explicitly prohibits child marriage. Article 31 of the 1995 Constitution sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage, while...
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509NationalAlur Chiefdom builds mausoleum to boost heritage preservation, cultural tourism
The development feeds into the Alur Kingdom’s comprehensive documentation programme covering all 56 chiefdoms, aimed at cataloguing cultural artefacts, indigenous knowledge systems,...
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785CrimeUPDF Sergeant killed in gun battle with suspected cattle raiders in Yumbe
Security forces confirmed that one suspected cattle raider was also killed during the exchange, while others fled and are currently being pursued.
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469CrimeSouth Sudanese refugee hacked to death in Bidibidi camp
The deceased, identified as Boni Charles, was attacked in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Village 18, Block 18,...
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700NationalWhen Land Disputes Turn Deadly: Inside Zombo’s Growing Crisis
The intervention follows the lynching of a 70-year-old woman, Selethina Mandhawun, and a separate brutal attack on a man identified as Acelam,...