Youths living with mental health (illness) not only struggle with the symptoms of their conditions but also experience negative attitudes and discrimination.
Month: May 2025
Posted inCrime
Murder of Amolatar woman extends Lango’s worrying record
In Uganda, a person convicted of murder is liable to suffer death or life imprisonment.
Posted inWest Nile News
No land, No voice: The struggle for women’s land rights in Zombo
Ronal Bagaga, the Program Manager of ESAFF, echoed this sentiment, outlining broader efforts to empower women and small-scale farmers through land rights education and support.
Posted inPolitics
Tony Olipa looks set to win NRM Lira City West chairmanship
Prossy Langol of ONC is one of the three contenders in the race for the NRM division seat.
Posted inNews
YY buses slapped with travel ban after two fatal crashes
On May 5, 2025, a YY bus with number plate UAY 701C overturned and burst into flames at Najja, Buikwe district. Dozens were left lifeless and scores injured.
Posted inNews
Oyam residents demand Aber district: “No Aber, No Vote for Museveni”
On where adminsitaive offices should sit, Oling said the proposed Aber district headquarters location is a minor issue.
Posted inSmart Farming
UBOS and MAAIF plan to conduct an aquaculture census in Gulu
Relatedly, UBOS is also waiting to start baseline education census when second term of schooling opens next week.
Posted inNews
Acholi leaders rally parents to actively participate in the baseline education census ahead of school reopening
The baseline education census will also capture the Teacher Management Information System Number, highest teaching qualification and highest level of education.
Posted inNews
Goalkeeper Abraham Opio “applauds” Dr. Jane Aceng after successful knee surgery
The knee surgery was done on the first week of May at Mulago national referral hospital in Kampala.
Posted inNews
Abakadyak school appeals for emergency aid after storm destroys classrooms
Otema Richard, chairperson of the School Management Committee, confirmed that they have contacted the district authorities and are awaiting feedback.
Posted inPolitics
NRM holds “problem-free” parish-level elections in Lamwo district
According to the NRM election schedules, campaigns for LC1 flag bearers and village party structures began on May 1, 2025.
Posted inPolitics
Nokrach eyes Kitgum central division seat as Toolit seeks re-election
Under Toolit’s leadership, Kitgum central division has recorded significant progress, particularly in infrastructure development.