All posts tagged "Adjumani"

Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an...

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One dead, three arrested after arson attack in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: A violent arson attack in Leaguru Village, Pakele Sub-county, left one person dead and three suspects in custody following a...

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Woman assaulted, motorcycles impounded as Adjumani election violence escalate

Adjumani, Uganda: A night of escalating political tension on Sunday left one woman assaulted, two motorcycles impounded, and property stolen as supporters...

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Over 60 arrested with pangas, hoes, attempting to invade Zoka Forest Reserve

By Mike Rwothomio Adjumani, Uganda: Security forces in Adjumani District have arrested more than 60 people who attempted to forcibly enter and...

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Adjumani grappling with low funding as key sectors lag behind

Adjumani, Uganda: West Nile’s Adjumani District is grappling with significant funding shortfalls across critical sectors, severely undermining progress in water supply, road...

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FDC’s Nandala pledges to introduce coffee production in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised to introduce coffee production...

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Adjumani CAO Ocen denies diverting UNICEF-funded Shs 257m WASH project

Adjumani, Uganda: The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Adjumani District, Mr Ocen Andrew, has dismissed allegations that he diverted a UNICEF-funded WASH...

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2026 Polls: Adjumani EC, police harmonize campaigns to prevent election clashes

Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani District Electoral Commission has unveiled its official campaign roadmap for the 2026 General Election, calling on all candidates...

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Police hunt suspects behind assault, robbery tied to political tensions

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have launched investigations into a violent attack and robbery that occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2025,...

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Balaam Events worker drowns in River Nile while on presidential campaign gig

Adjumani, Uganda: A 24-year-old employee of Minister Balaam Barugahare under his events company (Balaam Music Events) Saturday drowned in the River Nile...

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Man flees after allegedly killing wife in domestic dispute

Adjumani, Uganda: The Police in West Nile’s Adjumani District have launched a manhunt for a 47-year-old farmer accused of killing his wife...

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Four held over gruesome murder in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District are holding in custody four suspects arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of 33-year-old Ingavure...

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NRM faces mass defections in Adjumani as losing aspirants declare independent bids

Adjumani, Uganda: The NRM party in Adjumani District is facing a political crisis after multiple former aspirants announced plans to contest as...

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Factionalism splits NRM in Adjumani as top leaders lose in Primaries

Adjumani, Uganda: A political storm is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Adjumani district after a sweeping defeat of...

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Rock Trust commits to deliver USMID roads project in Adjumani as progress hits 90%

Adjumani, Uganda: After nearly two years of controversy, technical delays, and mounting public scrutiny, Rock Trust Uganda Ltd has entered the final...

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Court frees supporters of Adjumani LCV boss Anyama accused of election violence

Adjumani, Uganda: The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Adjumani on Wednesday granted bail to nine supporters of incumbent District Chairperson and NRM...

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Adjumani West is not a monarchy, I won’t hand over MP seat to my sons – Gen Moses Ali

Adjumani, Uganda: Veteran Adjumani West Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, has announced that he will not hand over the constituency seat...

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NRM Primaries: Legendary Gen. Moses Ali defies old age to retain party flag in Adjumani West

Adjumani, Uganda: Legendary Adjumani political icon Gen. Moses Ali has once again brushed aside the challenge of age and youthful competition to...

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Bury your hatchets, reunite with Gen Moses Ali – Balaam to Adjumani leaders

Adjumani, Uganda: The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has appealed to warring factions within the NRM...

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Court declares Opi Suru Simon Baru rightful Pakile Clan Chief

Arua, Uganda: The High Court sitting in Arua has declared Opi Suru Simon Baru as the rightful Lopirigo (Paramount Chief) of the...

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How foreign aid cuts are forcing East Africa’s Refugees into danger

Summary: In Uganda’s overcrowded camps, refugees survive on shrinking rations. But going home means walking back into war. This story was originally...

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