Kole North MP Dr. Acuti warned that failure to act could undermine healthcare delivery and compromise Uganda’s readiness to host AFCON matches.
Year: 2026
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Kitgum municipal council commissions shs167m OPD project at Pager health centre
The mayor of Kitgum municipality, Richard Okwera, praised the procurement and technical teams for successfully securing a contractor.
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Lamwo councillors demand over shs40m in unpaid allowances as financial strain bites district
“At the moment, the district is exploring alternative options, including the possible sale of some assets, to raise funds and clear the outstanding allowances,” CAO Chuna Moses Kapolon explained.
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TESI to host 6th edition of career guidance fair at Lira job centre
The event will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and is open to Senior 3, Senior 4, Senior 5, Senior 6 students, and vacists seeking clarity about their next steps.
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East Africa adopts landmark AI declaration to transform open research systems
For East African countries, the declaration represents both an opportunity and a challenge
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Four teachers arrested, headteacher on the run over alleged extortion in Kiryandongo
Rev Edward Kiirya, the District Education Officer, stated that investigations into extortion claims at all government schools are ongoing.
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Wazalendo SACCO reports assets reaching sh1.4 trillion.
Figures released on Fools Day but were never to fool members and the public during the SACCO’s 20th Annual General Meeting held at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja, showed that total assets increased to shs1.4 trillion from shs1.1 trillion over the same period.
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Hoima court remands two health officers over drug theft
On Thursday last week, the Albertine region police PRO Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of drugs at Kapapi Health Centre III.
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New land board boss takes charge as Lamwo targets faster, fairer land services
With a growing population and increasing demand for land, challenges such as delayed registrations, disputes, and encroachment have continued to hinder progress.
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“I drank local drugs to end it” – the haunting story of a gang-rape survivor in Gulu
Acan’s story is not an isolated incident and she claims that in Awach town council, rape is a weekly occurrence with the perpetrators often not apprehended.
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Lamwo in race against time as shs2b recruitment funds hang in the balance
Chief Administrative Officer Chuna Moses Kapolon acknowledged the delays but assured the council that efforts are ongoing to resolve the bottlenecks.
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Lamwo district drafts a shs32.8 billion budget for 2026/2027 amid revenue decline
Councillors unanimously received the draft budget, paving the way for detailed scrutiny by sectoral committees before its final approval.