The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a promising initiative in addressing poverty and, consequently, reducing school dropout rates in Uganda.
Month: March 2025
Posted inAfrica
CASI co-hosts Africa sustainability forum as G20 side event
Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI, believes that Africa has enormous potential for green growth, citing its abundant renewable energy resources and carbon sinks.
Posted inOpinion
The Elites must take center stage in Lango’s transformation: now or never
Beyond Obote, Lango has produced influential politicians, civil servants, military leaders, and technocrats who have left their mark on Uganda’s political landscape.
Posted inClimate Change
Lamwo: Palabek Gem sub-county embarks on tree planting to combat climate change
Wilfred Nyeko, the DRDIP Desk Officer for Lamwo District, urged the community to either brace for climate change or face its consequences.
Posted inCourt
Gulu High Court advances witness protection in court trials
Justice Phillip Odoki, the Resident Judge of the Gulu High Court Circuit, emphasised the importance of protecting witnesses, survivors, and victims so they can testify without fear.
Posted inNews
Amugo Agro technical institute students want bursar, deputy principal out
Amugo Agro technical institute students, with full support from some teachers, accuse Okite and Apio of corruption and abuse of office.
Posted inNews
Kitgum district allocates shs23.8 billion for staff recruitment in its 2025/26 budget
Kitgum district vice chairperson who also serves as the Secretary of Finance, Planning, and Administration, the recruitment process will begin in July 2025.
Posted inCulture & Religion
Jane Frances Acilo: “Eid is a time for unity, generosity, and joy”
Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated in Lango and across the country with a call for unity from Jane Frances Acilo.
Posted inAgriculture
Jane Frances Acilo begins providing improved maize seeds to Oyam farmers
Oyam district woman MP aspirant Jane Frances Acilo has launched improved maize seeds distribution to Oyam farmers.
Posted inKitgum News
Kitgum district awaits 3rd quarter budget call circular for fy2024/2025
Kitgum district council faces the challenge of ensuring sufficient funds for essential services and infrastructure improvements.
Posted inPolitics
Bukedea by-election violence: UPC demands ‘long awaited report’
Electoral violence and human rights abuse in Uganda has repeatedly been condemned by political parties like UPC, and others.
Posted inHealth
Right to safe abortion cannot be dislocated from human rights
Globally, six out of 10 unplanned pregnancies end in induced abortion, and around 45% of these abortions are unsafe.