Geoffrey Omara

Outgoing LC3 chairpersons push for Shs1m payout, right to retain Motorcycles

The leaders made the appeal during a meeting in Lira City, arguing that the current facilitation of about Shs300,000 monthly is too...

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NRM supporters lock Oyam office over 2026 election money

NRM Mobilisers say they were used during elections and abandoned afterward — now the anger is spilling into the open as internal...

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Declare your wealth or face penalties, civil servants told as April deadline looms

With the April deadline approaching, public officers are being told compliance is not optional as government tightens accountability measures.

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Museveni: Owiny-Dollo was never corrupt, kept clean record in service

President Museveni has praised retired Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo for a corruption-free career and his role in strengthening Uganda’s judiciary during a homecoming...

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Power shortage threatens healthcare delivery in Gulu

Gulu District Health Officer Dr Kenneth Cana warns that several health facilities lacking electricity are struggling to provide services, especially during night...

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NRM Leaders in Apac clash over Shs186m campaign money

According to several local party leaders, the Shs186 million was deposited on January 13, 2026 into Apac district party account at Centenary...

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Court

Kole health boss remanded over forged academic papers

A health inspector in Kole District, Martin Egwang, has been remanded to Lira Government Prison after court denied him bail over allegations...

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RDCs urged to tighten monitoring of gov’t programmes

Minister Beatrice Akello Akori has urged RDCs and RCCs to strengthen monitoring of government programmes during a capacity-building meeting in Lira City...

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Gulu district prioritises mortuary project over health centre fencing

Security plans for health centres in Gulu have been halted after Shs56 million was diverted to build a mortuary. Officials say the...

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Education

Kole’s Wisdom High School posts impressive UACE performance, eight score 20 points

Wisdom High School–Akalo has delivered a stellar performance in the 2025 UACE exams with eight candidates scoring the maximum 20 points. All...

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UWA engages leaders on electric fence to curb wildlife attacks near Kidepo

UWA has began consulting leaders from six districts of Karamoja on plans to install a 292km electric fence around Kidepo Valley National...

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Man, 26, jailed 13 years for impersonating magistrate to offer justice ‘for a fee

A fake magistrate in Amolatar, Bonny Oluk, has been jailed 13 years after impersonating judicial officer Edgar Kakoma and defrauding victims of...

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Acholi Paramount Chief to celebrate 60th birthday with Education Fundraiser

Acholi Paramount Chief Rwot David Onen Acana II. Ker Kwaro Acholi will celebrate his 60th birthday with a charity fundraiser to support...

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West Acholi Cooperative Union eyes cattle revival amid land reclamation efforts

West Acholi Cooperative Union plans cattle restocking on 7,000 acres in Amuru and Nwoya but faces challenges as squatters occupy most of...

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Crime

Security guard, 32, dies in police custody after arrest over banana theft

The Family of Jimmy Odongo demands answers after the 32-year-old security guard died in police custody in Apac following arrest over alleged...

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Aceng rallies Lira residents to back Anai Airport Project

Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has urged Lira residents to support the Milton Obote Airport project in Anai despite a court case...

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Crime

Kole assault suspect dies after falling ill in police custody

Police in Kole District are investigating the sudden death of assault suspect who died after being rushed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital.

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Gov’t commissions Shs600m Fistula Ward at Lira Hospital

Government has commissioned Northern Uganda’s first specialized urogynecology and fistula care ward at Lira Regional Referral Hospital to improve maternal health services.

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