If convicted, businessman Okwir could face harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, under Uganda’s anti-corruption laws.
Month: March 2025
Posted inSecurity
Ugandan troops complete post-mission training after Somalia deployment
Brig Gen Kabango, who represented Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, praised the troops’ tenacity and professionalism.
Posted inCrime
Police arrest pro-Amongi “content creator” Ayeny for hate speech and cyber harassment
Ayeny was arrested on March 7 while in Lira City for hate speech and cyber harrasement.
Posted inNews
Who said what during the Lira RR hospital stakeholders meeting?
Dr. Fred Nyankori, chairman of the Lira Regional Referral Hospital board, reported receiving a CT-scan and working on the road to the police quarters across the hospital grounds.
Posted inBusiness
Bunyoro sugarcane farmers irked by weighbridge closure, Kinyara monopoly
In Masindi, out growers of Kinyara have fields totaling to 32,000 hectares which provides 72% of canes crushed by Kinyara Sugar Factory.
Posted inEducation / Life Style
Muntu seed secondary school introduces a ‘dress code policy’ for students
The headteacher of Muntu seed has underscored the link between a respectful appearance and improved concentration in studies.
Posted inEducation
Yendo school of C&H management prepares for 14th graduation
Yendo School provides affordable training programs for students of all levels, with a focus on equipping them with the skills required to succeed in the hospitality industry.
Posted inPeople
Yona Wanjala leaves DPI executive seat after 10 years
“I am immensely grateful for the support you have shown DPI over the past 10 years,” Yona Wanjala said on Thursday.
Posted inPeople / Special Reports
The silent struggles of persons with hearing impairment in Northern Uganda
Not only people with hearing impairment have been silenced, but also persons with visual impairments with civil society organizations coming in to support them and make sure their future is brighter.
Posted inEnvironment
Popow pushes for a healthier and cleaner Odyak
Odyak town has the potential to become a model for cleanliness and sustainability in Amolatar district if Popow and local leaders work together.
Posted inAdjumani
World Bank injects shs11 billion for piped water project in Adjumani
The World Bank, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, has allocated shs11 billion to fund the construction of a piped water system.
Posted inOyam News
Iceme – Oyam: grandmother, 50, dies mysteriously in her garden
Residents of Opuu B Cell in Iceme Town Council’s Eastern Ward are mourning the shock death of a 50-year-old woman.