A local shopkeeper in Kitgum town, Sarah Akello, said poor lighting has affected some businesses.
Year: 2026
Posted inKole
Kole: Husband who assaulted wife dies on Women’s Day
The police have informed the relatives of the deceased and are appealing for calm while the investigation is ongoing.
Posted inNews
“Remain focused on future aspirations” – Jane Frances Acilo encourages Atapara SS girls
Jane Frances Acilo commemorated International Women’s Day with students of Atapara Secondary School in Kamdini sub-county, Oyam District, where she encouraged girl students to stay focused.
Posted inOpinion
New cultural vandalism in Uganda
This agricultural homogenisation represents not merely biodiversity loss but cultural annihilation.
Posted inPeople
Amolatar district sets women’s day commemoration for March 18: What Alemere SS girls say
The global theme for the 2026 IWD commemoration is “Give to Gain.”
Posted inOpinion
From presence to power: Building the table we deserve
We must act now – women must claim their voices and roles in this transition. If we do not, we risk building an energy future as unequal as in the past.
Posted inNews
Lira regional hospital records 8,400 annual deliveries as new fistula ward opens
The expansion drastically eases pressure on the hospital, increasing the gynaecology ward’s capacity from just 10 beds to 45.
Posted inNational
Madi community accuses UPDF of fueling Zoka land conflict with Acholi settlers
The community is also raising concerns about the sale of land in the area, which they say is worsening the conflict.
Posted inCrime
Police arrest two murder suspects of a woman in Kakumiro
The suspects have been identified as Jordan Kibuka, 25, and Semata, also known as Kidewalime, 23.
Posted inNews
Ugandan soldiers finish geo-spatial mapping course
While the initial focus was on producing maps, URDC has since evolved into a fully digital geo-spatial capability.
Posted inCrime
Kiira police vows to arrest Muguluka armed robbers
RPC has instructed officers in the region to carry out joint intelligence operations to ensure peace, stability, and the eradication of criminal activities.
Posted inPeople
“Allow us in your schools” – appeals Lira learners with albinism
“These are real humans and should be treated equally just like any other normal learner.”