Posts By Geoffrey Omara
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378CrimeOyam land dispute turns violent as rival groups torch houses
Police in Oyam District are investigating an arson attack after rival groups clashed over a communal grazing area, leaving several homes burnt...
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402NationalShs350m NICU equipment boosts Lira Hospital’s newborn care capacity
Lira Regional Referral Hospital has received Shs350m worth of NICU equipment from Pathfinder International with UK Government support, boosting care for premature...
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646CrimeOver 60 students expelled from Kitgum High School for stealing 130 chairs
In one incident that alarmed administrators, Kitgum High School students allegedly stole 130 plastic chairs from the school premises. Only 17 chairs...
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474NationalAmuru schools record 97% absenteeism as term begins
Amuru RDC says at least 97% of pupils failed to report to school during inspections this week, sparking concerns over absenteeism and...
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410CrimeAPAC: Seven-month-old baby found dead, buried in suspected ritual sacrifice
Police in Apac District are investigating the suspected murder of a seven-month-old baby whose body was found half-buried in Apac Municipality, sparking...
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386NewsMP-Elect Acuda supports top Maruzi PLE pupils with school requirements
Maruzi County MP-elect Peter Obong Acuda has supported 30 top PLE candidates with mattresses, boxes and books to ease their transition to...
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371NewsLira Hospital’s Shs600m fistula ward nears completion
Lira Regional Referral Hospital’s new Shs600m fistula ward is 90% complete, expanding treatment capacity and offering renewed hope to women in Northern...
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655FeaturesAdongo Godwin: Akii-Bua’s granddaughter, running toward Uganda’s next Olympic dream
Adongo Godwin, granddaughter of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, is emerging as one of Uganda’s brightest young athletics talents from Lango Sub-Region.
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746NewsObua 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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827Uganda 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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512NewsLango 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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547NationalGulu 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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674Big 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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506NewsChief 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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709NewsApac 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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956NewsThree 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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636NewsNRM 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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690NationalCecilia 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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455NationalPakistani 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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546NewsRelief 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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705NationalLango 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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530NewsUPC’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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936NationalOPM 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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977NewsDeputy 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...