Posts By Geoffrey Omara
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602NewsObua accuses UPC’s Akena of sabotage in Ajuri poll defeat
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua says UPC President Jimmy Akena allegedly orchestrated a calculated political sabotage to oust him during the...
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623Uganda Politics2026 ELECTIONS: Lango sweeps away ministers, heavyweights in regional political revolt
The 2026 elections triggered a political revolt in Lango, with voters ejecting ministers and long-serving MPs in a performance-driven protest vote.
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402NewsLango Diocese to hold Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira
Lango Diocese will host Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira as the Church of Uganda renews its call for moral courage, justice...
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472NationalGulu City to register foreign learners as schools grapple with unknown numbers
Gulu City authorities are considering a registration exercise for foreign learners in schools after admitting they lack accurate data to guide education...
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616Big StoryGulu Hospital records over 8% TB deaths every quarter
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital records an eight per cent TB death rate every quarter, with late diagnosis blamed for preventable fatalities.
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446NewsChief Whip Obua concedes defeat in Ajuri County rerun
Government Chief Whip Denis Obua has conceded defeat after losing the Ajuri County parliamentary election rerun to UPC’s Fred Jalameso.
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606NewsApac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead
The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead...
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864NewsThree held in Gulu over alleged voter personation
Police in Gulu City have arrested three suspects over alleged voter personation after they were found with multiple voter location slips bearing...
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557NewsNRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties
NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters...
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621NationalCecilia Ogwal family honours Aceng with victory goat after Lira City win
The family of the late Cecilia Atim Ogwal has honoured Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng with a victory goat after her Lira...
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394NationalPakistani charity steps in as Lira Babies Home struggles to care for abandoned children
Pakistan Association in Lira has donated food and essential supplies to Lira Babies Home, which is caring for 62 abandoned children amid...
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475NewsRelief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting
PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse...
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646NationalLango cultural leaders back Museveni, cite peace and development gains for Northern Uganda
Lango Cultural leaders in Lira City, have endorsed President Museveni for the upcoming elections, emphasizing peace, stability, and uncompleted development pledges as...
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450NewsUPC’s Akena calls for unity, vote protection in 2025 Christmas message
Apac, Uganda: As Christians across the country marked Christmas with prayer and family gatherings, Hon Jimmy Akena, the President of the Uganda...
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852NationalOPM starts beneficiary identification for UGX 76bn cattle restocking plan
Apac, Uganda: A UGX 76 billion government cattle restocking programme targeting war-affected communities in Northern and Eastern Uganda has reignited cautious optimism,...
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912NewsDeputy RDC locked out of Apac council over abusive remarks
Apac, Uganda: The Apac District Council has barred the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Richard Tabaro, from attending all council sittings with immediate...
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717NewsApac residents divided over MP Ocan’s bursary, ambulance pledge
Apac, Uganda: Residents of Apac Municipality have largely welcomed a package of education, health and sanitation initiatives announced by Apac Municipality MP...
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705NationalMP Odur accuses Engola of misusing gov’t resources; ex-minister denies claims
Lira District, Uganda: The Member of Parliament for Erute South, Jonathan Odur, has accused former Housing Minister Sam Engola of misusing government...
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691NationalThree dead as Lira City grapples with rising dog bites and rabies fears
Lira City, Uganda: Authorities in Lira City have issued an urgent public health alert after a surge in dog bite cases and...
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704NationalLango leaders present dev’t demands to Museveni with 2031 ultimatum
Apac, Uganda: Kwania District LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Alex Ogwal Adyebo, backed by 17 political leaders drawn from UPC, FDC and independent ranks,...
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1.2KBig Story42 years on, mystery still surrounds Gen Oyite-Ojok’s death in Nakasongola chopper crash
Kampala, Uganda: Today marks forty-two years since the helicopter carrying Maj Gen David Oyite-Ojok plummeted into the scrublands of Nakasongola on December...
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566NationalNew clergy warned against lawlessness as Lango Diocese ordains 29 priests, deacons
Lira City, Uganda: Lango Diocese on Sunday ordained 29 new clergy in a grand service at Boroboro Cathedral, but the celebration came...
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704NewsLira residents welcome Minister Aceng’s borehole project but question its timing
Lira City East, Uganda: Relief turned into frustration on Wednesday as residents of Agengo Ward gathered to witness the commissioning of a...
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802CrimePolice recover 40 buried number plates linked to motorcycle theft ring in Oyam
Oyam, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Oyam District have uncovered what they believe to be a well-coordinated motorcycle theft syndicate after 40...