Lira Archives

Amb Dickson Ogwang arrested after drawing gun at Lango clan leaders

Lira, (UG):- Uganda’s former deputy Ambassador to the United States, Mr Dickson Ogwang Okul has been arrested and put in custody at...

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Features

INTERVIEW: Environment boss Leonard Otika talks plan to turn Lira into a smart city

Lira City, officially established on April 28, 2020, is the latest addition to Uganda’s regional cities, marking a significant milestone for the...

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National

Police halt activities related Lango Paramount Chief until court ruling

Lira, (UG):- The Territorial Police at North Kyoga Regional Police has directed all parties involved in the struggle for Won Nyaci leadership...

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National

Community Focus International donates wheelchairs to PWDs in Erute South

Lira, (UG):- A section of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Erute South constituency, Lira District have received 12 wheelchairs worth sh12m that...

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Court

NUP coordinator released on bail after arrest over Lira demonstrations

Lira, (UG):- The Grade One magistrate’s court in Lira City has released on bail one Mawa Moses – the National Unity platform...

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Crime

Woman arrested buying Xmas gifts with shs1.6m counterfeit notes

The Police in Lira City are holding a 36-year-old woman at Lira Central Police Station arrested for being in possession of counterfeit...

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Crime

City businessman shoots son dead in heated altercation

Lira, (UG): A prominent businessman in Lira City, Northern Uganda has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son dead after a heated...

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News

Lango paramount chief preaches coexistence, tolerance in World Peace Day message

Tekwaro Lango Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) Eng Dr Michael Odongo-Okune has warned leaders against reckless sectarian utterances that can plunge society into...

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National

AmariAtek Foundation empowers over 200 Lira youths on livelihood skills

Lira, (UG): AmariAtek Foundation, a youth-led organization that focuses on transforming behaviours, on Friday, organized a three-day training boot camp at Lango...