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Acholi land dispute threatens Shs3bn govt-backed Cassava Factory in Pader

Pader, Uganda: A protracted land dispute in Acholibur Sub-county, Pader District, is threatening to stall a Shs3 billion cassava processing factory project...

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Leaders push for full electric fencing at Murchison afterelephant kills farmer in Nwoya

The deceased, identified as Opiyo Innocent, was attacked in Latoro Central, Nwoya District, in what local leaders describe as yet another tragic...

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Nwoya farmers to reap big as rising ethanol demand creates market for cassava, maize

Since commencing operations in February this year, the factory has already blended more than 190 million litres of petrol, highlighting the growing...

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UIA eyes agriculture, tourism and manufacturing boom in Acholi sub-region

The Acholi Sub-region Investment Profile was developed under the guidance of Gen. Salim Saleh through Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), which has been...

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Christians Urged to Mark Martyrs Day from Home as Ebola Threat Looms

Fr. Kilma said that while pilgrimage to Namugongo remains an important expression of faith for many Christians, the current public health situation...

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Only 20% of Uganda’s Secondary Schools ready for digital learning – UNICEF Report

According to the assessment, only one in every five secondary schools can be classified as "plugged," meaning they have reliable electricity, stable...

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C-CARE’s Gulu Hospital to improve healthcare access in Northern Uganda

The upgraded facility, formerly operating as ICM Gulu, was officially commissioned during a colourful ceremony presided over by C-CARE Group Chief Executive...

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New Nwoya leadership vows to tackle poverty, transform service delivery

Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Okello said his administration would focus on improving the welfare of ordinary citizens, especially...

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Olanya calls for corruption-free Speaker, Deputy amid Parliament crisis

Olanya welcomed recent anti-corruption pronouncements by President Museveni and First Son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying the developments signaled a major turning point...

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Schools drive tree planting campaign in Northern Uganda

The campaign, spearheaded by Absa Bank Uganda in partnership with My Tree Initiative, will see over 700,000 fruit tree seedlings distributed to...

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Features

Hope Restored: New Kitgum eye unit to transform lives in Northern Uganda

The new CBM-funded eye unit in Kitgum is set to reduce blindness in Northern Uganda, offering faster access to surgeries, eyeglasses, and...

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Features

Northern Uganda girls rewire the future through green TVET

Girls in Northern Uganda are breaking gender barriers through the Gender Matters for Green TVET project, gaining skills in electrical installation, agriculture...

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Ex-LRA commander warns returnees against return-to-bush threats

Former LRA commander Sam Kolo has warned ex-combatants in northern Uganda against threatening peace, urging them to abandon reckless statements and focus...

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How Osire found ‘Gold’ in the Soil of Northern Uganda

Omoro, Uganda: In Lakwana village, Omoro District, farming is steadily emerging as a source of opportunity and confidence, driven by the persistence...

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Northern Uganda creatives secure Shs1 Billion to grow arts and culture sector

Nwoya, Uganda: The Government of Uganda has injected UGX 1 billion into the creative industry in Northern Uganda, marking the first direct...

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Two killed by stray elephants in Nwoya as Gov’t deploys UPDF

Nwoya, Uganda: Two people have been killed by stray elephants in Koch Lii Sub-county within one week, intensifying fear and anger among...

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‘He wants to eat alone,’ Mao accused of ‘political greed’ as Laroo–Pece race turns personal

Gulu, Uganda: Former Gulu District LC5 Vice Chairman Oola Simon has accused Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, of political...

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In Gulu City, candidates are accused stage-managing arrests for sympathy votes

Gulu City, Uganda: The Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Laroo–Pece Division in Gulu City, Peter Banya, has accused some 2026 political...

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Museveni’s condolence gesture sparks outrage among long-suffering elephant victims in Nwoya

Nwoya, Uganda: President Museveni’s offer of Shs10 million to families of two women recently killed by elephants in Nwoya District has drawn...

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Uganda Politics

MP Santa Okot launches 2026 re-election bid, but without manifesto

Pader, Uganda: Aruu North Member of Parliament, Hon Santa Okot of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has officially launched her bid to...

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Nwoya locals give land to UPDF to combat rampaging elephants

Nwoya, Uganda: Residents of Lii Sub-county in Nwoya District have donated four acres of land to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)...

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Internal Auditor General calls for value-for-money audits on key gov’t programs

Gulu, Uganda: The newly appointed Internal Auditor General, Mr Hussein Insagoma, has called for enhanced oversight and accountability in the management of...

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