Posts By Mike Rwothomio
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830NationalYumbe police officer dies after losing control of motorcycle on the road
Preliminary police findings suggest the motorcycle’s side stand on which AIP Egwuyu was riding had not been properly folded and struck the...
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718NationalAringa leaders call for talks to resolve Uganda-South Sudan border raids
Officials say noted recurring cattle raids, often carried out by armed groups from across the border, have fueled cycles of retaliation, displacement,...
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1.1KNationalAlur Kingdom rolls out initiative to safeguard cultural artifacts
The initiative seeks to protect centuries-old cultural treasures that have remained largely undocumented and are increasingly at risk of deterioration.
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474NationalLeaders sensitise Nebbi residents on World Bank-funded Nyagak water project
The River Nyagak project is expected to significantly improve water coverage in Kalwang and surrounding areas, where residents have long relied on...
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697Crime24 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
During the operation to quell down the fight between students, officer Thembo Cosmas sustained an eye injury after being struck by a...
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642NationalKOBOKO: Students sent home after protest over school leadership
The decision was taken on Monday after students staged a peaceful demonstration, marching to the offices of the Municipal Education Officer and...
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488CrimeWoman, 70, lynched over suspected witchcraft in Zombo
The deceased, Mandhawun Seletina, a peasant farmer and resident of Abeju Centre Village in Atyak Sub-county, was brutally killed on Monday afternoon...
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678NationalSecurity forces vow tough action as Apaa land conflict turns deadly
Authorities say efforts are now being intensified to restore stability in Apaa, with security deployments, community engagement, and administrative interventions all being...
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630FeaturesOrombi slams skin bleaching practice, urges pride in natural beauty
The Archbishop linked the growing trend of skin lightening to both spiritual and health risks, warning that many people, especially women and...
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1.2KLatest NewsThree killed in deadly Acholi–Madi clash
According to North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea, the violence broke out when a group of unidentified individuals, suspected...
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894CrimeWoman arrested for dumping her newborn baby in hospital latrine
The suspect reportedly cited fear and inability to raise the child alone as the reason behind dumping the newborn baby into the...
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541Crime
Canine unit tracks down motorcycle theft suspect in Adjumani
The arrest comes amid growing concern over motorcycle thefts, particularly involving boda bodas, which remain a primary source of livelihood and transport...
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854NewsTeenage girl rescued from suspected rape, forced labour in Lira
Zombo RDC Festus Ayikobua described the incident as part of a wider pattern in which traffickers target teenage girls from rural districts,...
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407NationalZombo residents rebuild washed-away Nyagak footbridge after Easter rains
Simon Kisa, the area councillor for Patek Parish in Jangokoro Sub-County, said residents quickly mobilised labour, materials, and financial contributions, some as...
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572CrimePolice K9 unit tracks and arrests motorcycle thief in Adjumani
Police say the increasing deployment of K9 units has significantly enhanced suspect tracking and recovery of stolen property, particularly in cases involving...
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616SportsKigumba SS crowned champions of inaugural TTK Kiryandongo Cup
Kigumba SS beat Kigumba FC on penalties to win the inaugural TTK Kiryandongo Cup, highlighting grassroots football growth in the district.
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589News
West Nile records 4 murders, multiple road crashes during Easter holidays
Beyond the murder cases, police raised concern over road safety following eight reported traffic crashes across the region, most of them linked...
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612NationalEaster in Zombo: Security, clergy unite against mob justice
Security officials joined Easter celebrations in Zombo, using the platform to warn against mob justice and promote peace, vigilance, and moral renewal...
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828NationalAlur Kingdom turns to ADR to address rising land disputes
The push comes at a time when land conflicts are sharply rising. According to the 2025 Uganda Police Annual Crime Report released...
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454NewsBacklog, poor loan recovery, stall PDM implementation in Zombo
The backlog stems from the first two PRF disbursements in the 2022/23 financial year, where UGX 3,399,280,000 was manually disbursed to 4,588...
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524NationalNebbi Elders launch grassroots committees to promote unity, growth and regional devt
The Greater Nebbi Elders Council has rolled out grassroots committees to drive unity, development, and cultural revival across the region.
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650NationalStudents destroy school property in night strike at Yumbe SS
Police in Yumbe District are investigating a case of student unrest after male students at Roomier Seed Secondary School vandalised school property...
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727NationalGov’t launches ICOLEW programme in Zombo
Zombo is among three districts, alongside Kaliro and Rakai, selected for the initial phase of the ICOLEW project, which aims to expand...
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458NationalPDM funds to blame for marriage breakups in Zombo
Leaders in Zombo warn that PDM funds are contributing to rising divorce cases, raising concerns about the programme’s impact on household unity...