Posts By Geoffrey Omara
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546NationalPatients face disruption as works begin n Lira Hospital road
Patients and visitors have been advised to use entry points through the Satellite Laboratory gate along Ngetta Road, the Eye Department gate,...
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490Big StoryKole CID boss arrested over alleged attempted rape of student at police barracks
The suspect, Dickens Louis Ebong is accused of luring the victim to his residence inside the Police Barracks under the pretext of...
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395NationalTwo years on, Cecilia Ogwal’s impact still felt in Dokolo
At the heart of this renewed momentum is Cecilia's daughter, Dr Rosemary Alwoch Ogwal, who is spearheading a youth-focused initiative under the...
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411CrimePolicewoman killed in Gulu after domestic dispute with boyfriend turns fatal
According to preliminary findings, the two had been in a romantic relationship since 2023, but recent misunderstandings had strained their relationship.
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424NationalLango release roadmap for election of new Paramount Chief
The transition follows the death of Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii on November 10, 2025, which triggered a constitutional succession process under...
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650Current AffairsLira Hospital laboratory earns global accreditation
The accreditation positions the Lira-based facility among a select group of laboratories worldwide trusted to deliver accurate, reliable, and internationally accepted test...
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603NewsGulu City halts cattle restocking forms over ‘Fake Payment’ clause
The forms had already been rolled out across parishes to identify beneficiaries under the government’s cattle restocking programme. However, a declaration section...
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331NationalOver 150,000 coffee seedlings distributed in Lango to boost household incomes
The seedlings, valued at Shs300 million, will benefit approximately 1,000 farmers and are being distributed at the Lango Cultural Centre under the...
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419NationalKole Woman MP urges govt to prioritise Akii-Bua Stadium upgrade for AFCON 2027
Lango leaders believe inclusion of Akii-Bua Stadium among host venues would decentralise development and ensure that benefits extend beyond Kampala.
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377NationalGovt takes healthcare closer to homes with CHEWs expansion
The CHEWs initiative aligns with Uganda’s long-term goal of strengthening primary healthcare systems and improving early detection of diseases such as malaria,...
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419NationalUPDF intensifies push for peace in Apaa land conflict
The Apaa land dispute remains one of Northern Uganda’s most persistent conflicts, rooted in historical boundary disagreements and competing claims over land...
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525CrimeKitgum officials arrested for extorting Shs 7,000 to register cattle restocking beneficiaries
According to Deputy RDC Komakech, the duo allegedly charged households Shs7,000 each to be registered under the government initiative, despite the programme...
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393NationalKwania school suspends over 150 students after Easter strike
According to school authorities, the chaos began when a group of students demanded permission to leave for Easter celebrations, contrary to the...
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578NewsLira authorities consider closing school after classroom collapse injures learners
The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 12:55 PM during a lesson, when part of the classroom ceiling and a supporting beam...
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561NationalStaffing crisis hits Gulu health centres as patient numbers surge
“You can arrive early in the morning and leave in the afternoon without being attended to,” said one patient at a government...
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Man, 70, dies mysteriously after Easter Sunday meal
Laroo, a resident of Mulila Village in Nwoya District, had visited his elder brother Oketa Lapenga at Layik Cell, Agonga Ward in...
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286NationalOtuke records 49 safe deliveries during Easter
At several facilities, the cries of newborns blended with prayers and ululations from families, many describing the experience as both emotional and...
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324NewsKole SACCO leaders trained on transparency, accountability and financial growth
The training focused on reinforcing leadership capacity as a key pillar in safeguarding farmers’ savings and strengthening rural economies.
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633NationalKitgum bans night livestock transport, tightens regulations amid rising theft
Kitgum, Uganda: Authorities in Kitgum District have introduced strict new measures to regulate livestock movement, triggering mixed reactions among traders and residents...
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1.4KCrimeSeven students injured in night attack at Apac school
According to police, the violence began when a suspicious individual was spotted near the girls’ dormitory. Male students who responded attempted to...
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503NewsShs79m bridges to open up isolated communities in Kole
The bridges now link Alito, Okwerodot, and Aboke sub-counties to each other and to Lira City—routes that were previously impassable during rainy...
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504NewsExtortion 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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1.1KNationalJournalist 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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575NationalClergy 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...