Group leaders, including Parpi Awoti chairperson Coline Aceng, appealed to UNDP to provide clean water sources at the mining sites.
Month: May 2025
Posted inPolitics
Lamwo woman MP Achora loses Aceba’s NRM sub-county party election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling party since 1986 under President Yoweri Museveni, has long maintained control over local political structures.
Posted inPolitics
Apac Municipality: MPs Akora and Ocan speak ahead of high-stakes UPC primaries
MPs Ocan Patrick and Maxwell Akora will have a highstake UPC primary election for the 2026 general elections.
Posted inNews
Gulu Blood Bank urges city residents to embrace blood donation culture
Witness Odongo, a blood bank official, reminded the public that donation is voluntary.
Posted inSpecial Reports
Unclaimed dead bodies remain a major taboo in Acholi culture
Gulu City Council Clerk, Innocent Ahimbisibwe said the law mandates local councils to bury unclaimed dead bodies, but they face financial and logistical challenges.
Posted inAfrica / Energy
UK can help Africa’s just energy transition
But to enable Africans to mitigate and adapt, faster economic development using increased energy supply and access is crucial.
Posted inSports
Otuke ranks 15th in national special needs competitions
Otuke LC5 chairperson Francis Abola congratulated the athletes, coaches, and all involved, stating that sports foster character and community.
Posted inWash
Epyel and Awigweng communities applaud Col. Ongia’s borehole repair initiative
Ojok Walter conveyed his gratitude for the repair of another borehole that had been out of service for six long years.
Posted inSouth Sudan
Govt reassures public about President Salva Kiir’s health
The government of South Sudan has firmly refuted reports claiming President Salva Kiir Mayardit is dead.
Posted inPeople
CFI cautions against street begging as it supports PWDs in Lira
CFI provides custom-made wheelchairs to enhance independent movement among PWDs, fostering inclusivity and accessibility within communities.
Posted inCrime
Irate Kole residents lynch suspected motorcycle, money thieves from Dokolo
Amidst surge in mob justice like the recent one from Kole, Police have warned people from taking law into their hands.
Posted inPolitics
Eng. Oteng Moses expects “landslide victory” in Kole LC5 race
Kole LC5 current chairperson is Andrew Moses Awany of NRM who has shown interest for Kole South MP seat.