Posts By Geoffrey Omara
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127NewsExtortion claims rock Anyeke HCIV Baraza as patients demand accountability
The Thursday dialogue, which brought together residents, local leaders, and health officials, revealed that while many patients acknowledge progress at the facility,...
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951NationalJournalist Santo Ojok detained over radio talk show dispute
Santo Ojok, a freelance reporter with Nation Media's Daily Monitor newspaper was picked up late Thursday night on alleged orders of Apac...
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453NationalClergy call for unity, forgiveness as Apac hosts ecumenical Way of the Cross
The faithful moved through different stations across town, pausing for prayers, hymns, and reflections centered on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus...
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353NewsKole farmers turn to coffee and cocoa as extension services spark rural hope
Across farms visited, extension workers demonstrated proper spacing, pruning, pest and disease control, and soil management—interventions officials say are key to boosting...
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325NewsGawera takes helm as Awitong, vows unity and justice for Okada-Meri Clan
Retired Major Fred Gawera has been installed as Awitong of the Okada-Meri Clan in Kwania, pledging unity, justice, and development after years...
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1.0KBig StoryWhat next for Mao as election petition casts shadow on Speakership bid
In Uganda’s parliamentary system, the Speakership is reserved for sitting Members of Parliament, meaning the fate of Mao’s seat is inseparable from...
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431NationalGulu benchmarks Lira excellence to transform regional healthcare services
A delegation from Gulu, led by Board Chairperson Dr Paul Onek Awil, toured key service units at Lira, including the SANAS-accredited satellite...
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410NewsChristians called to embrace patience, forgiveness as Holy Week begins
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. But Fr. Aligi reminded the...
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445NationalCwero HC III named Gulu’s best health facility in latest rankings
wero Health Centre III has emerged as the best-performing health facility in Gulu District, scoring 85 per cent in the latest district...
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431News“Turn Your Phones into Paychecks” Apac youth told
Apac RDC Jenan Okot has urged youth to use smartphones for income generation, as over 1,000 young people gain digital skills through...
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537NewsOver 900 pupils stranded as storm destroys Apac school
The storm, accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds, tore off roofs, snapped timber structures, and destroyed learning materials, leaving the school...
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790NewsSenior six student killed by lightning in Oyam
The incident occurred at around 6:00 pm as students carried on with routine activities. According to school authorities, Isaac had gone to...
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581Big StoryRDC Aketch calls for public trials amid rising murder cases in Dokolo
DOKOLO, UGANDA: Authorities in Dokolo District have raised alarm over a surge in murders, with Resident District Commissioner Barbra Aketch calling for...
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735CrimeKole PDM SACCO boss arrested over extortion, sex-for-funds allegations
A PDM SACCO chairperson in Kole has been arrested over allegations of extortion and sexual exploitation, raising concerns about accountability in Uganda’s...
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301NationalLango clan leaders faulted for low uptake of education bursaries
Lango clan leaders are under pressure over low uptake of education bursaries, with officials warning that poor mobilisation is denying youth access...
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346NationalPoison fears as mass fish death hits Lake Kwania landing sites
A mass fish die-off in Lake Kwania has sparked fears of poisoning, halted fishing activities, and triggered a health alert as authorities...
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278NewsApac launches Shs179M water projects
Shs179 million in water projects has been launched in Apac—but with a strong warning: no delays, no shoddy work.
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248NationalGulu hospital pledges reforms after patients expose neglect, poor treatment
Emotional testimonies from patients have forced Gulu Regional Referral Hospital to confront allegations of neglect and poor treatment—prompting urgent reforms aimed at...
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535NewsPoor facilities hindering tourism growth at Gulu’s Fort Patiko
Despite its rich history as a former slave trade site, Fort Patiko is struggling to attract tourists due to poor sanitation, lack...
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507NewsAmodo bridge project sparks hope for trade and connectivity in Dokolo
The long-awaited Amodo Bridge project promises safer movement, improved access to markets and services, and a major boost to local livelihoods.
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450NationalKole VHTs get protective gear to improve community health service care
In flood-prone and hard-to-reach villages of Kole, frontline health workers have long risked infection to serve communities—now, a simple intervention of protective...
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391NationalAkena revives cattle dip to boost livestock farming in Kitgum
After years of costly livestock treatment and losses, farmers in Kitgum’s Mucwini are seeing relief with the revival of a cattle dip—cutting...
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504Crime28-year-old man killed, body dumped in pit in Oyam
A brutal murder in Oyam has left residents in fear after a 28-year-old man was stabbed and his body dumped in a...
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404NationalRelief for Kole farmers as 20,000 receive free maize seeds
After seasons of failed harvests and widespread use of fake seeds, over 20,000 farmers in Kole South have received certified maize seeds...