Mike Rwothomio

‘Unite for Development’ – Greater Nebbi elders tell newly elected leaders

The Greater Nebbi Elders Council has urged newly elected leaders in Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach to unite and prioritise infrastructure, industry and...

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Zombo riders lose 25 motorcycles in three-month theft wave

Boda boda riders in Zombo District have lost 25 motorcycles in three months amid a surge in thefts, reflecting a wider national...

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Alur Kingdom Royals trained to lead fight against gender-based violence

Alur Kingdom and other Northern Uganda cultural leaders have undergone training in Gulu to champion gender equity, prevent gender-based violence and promote...

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Man beats wife to death, attempts suicide with ARV overdose

Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man accused of beating his wife to death before attempting suicide with an ARV...

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UPDF deserter arrested over murder in Yumbe land dispute

Police in Yumbe District have arrested a UPDF deserter over the murder of a 58-year-old farmer in a suspected land dispute in...

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West Nile plots lucrative tourism growth strategy to create youth jobs

West Nile stakeholders have convened in Pakwach for a strategic tourism workshop to profile untapped sites, boost youth employment and strengthen the...

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Death toll rises to four in Nyagak River tragedy as search continues

The death toll in the Nyagak River taxi accident in Zombo District has risen to four after three more bodies were retrieved,...

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IOM, Partners form committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC border cooperation

IOM and regional leaders have launched a Standing Cross Border Committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC cooperation, prevent conflict and promote stability in West...

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Alur leaders take charge in Uganda–DRC peace talks

The Alur Kingdom has launched a cultural peace initiative to address cross-border tensions between Uganda and DRC Alur communities, following a high-level...

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Paidha Town Council allocates UGX 113m for new market lock-up shops

Paidha Town Council has allocated UGX 113 million from local revenue to construct eight new lock-up shops at Paidha Central Market, boosting...

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Man, 48, found hanging dead as suicide cases spark concern in Zombo

A 48-year-old man, Denis Oyergiu, was found dead on Wednesday in a suspected suicide in Padea Town Council, Zombo District — the...

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Police probe suspected smartphone fraud in Nebbi

According to local authorities, the suspects — described as foreign nationals — allegedly move from Paidha in Zombo District to Nebbi and...

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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Pakwach crash

A serious road crash in Pakwach left a motorcyclist critically injured after alleged reckless overtaking by a surveyor driving an Isuzu NPR.

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Zombo HIV Forum boss who led 46,000 tests passes on

Zombo’s HIV Forum is mourning the passing of General Secretary Charles Orwinya, a respected expert client who championed HIV testing and treatment...

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Shock after man found dead in borehole water trench in Nebbi

Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body was recovered from a borehole water trench in Nebbi Municipality, with...

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Paidha invests Shs38m to fix sanitation crisis in schools

Paidha Town Council has kicked off constructing new latrines at Oturgang Boys and Mvungu Lower Primary Schools to tackle sanitation challenges affecting...

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ZOMBO: Man found hanging on jackfruit tree, suicide suspected

Police in Zombo are investigating the circumstances under which a resident of Gira Village in Abanga Sub-county was found dead in what...

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Woman arrested for strangling co-wife to death on Valentine’s Day

Police in Adjumani have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the alleged strangulation of her co-wife during a polygamous household dispute as investigations...

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Boda Boda rider killed in Nebbi–Arua highway crash

A boda boda rider died in a tragic crash involving a Friendship Bus Company bus at Thatha Trading Centre on the Nebbi–Arua...

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Uganda, DR Congo sign peace pact to secure shared border

Uganda and DR Congo adopt key resolutions in Zombo District to strengthen border security, promote peaceful coexistence, formalise demarcation, and boost cross-border...

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Compassion International celebrates 20 years of uplifting vulnerable in Nebbi

Compassion International Uganda and partner churches celebrate 20 years of holistic child development in Greater Nebbi, supporting 3,931 children with education, health...

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Grade III teachers given four-year ultimatum to attain degrees

Zombo education officials have urged Grade III teachers to upgrade to bachelor’s degrees as Uganda’s National Teacher Policy transition deadline approaches.

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