Community members are now appealing to the government and development partners implementing gender-related programs to review their strategies and ensure that both men and women are included.
Author: Evaline Anzoo
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Adjumani councillors clashed over ‘rushed’ district service commission reappointments
The council speaker had to direct the committee responsible for the matter to review the report and clarify the details before bringing it back for consideration.
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 inUp Country News
Gunshots, arrests and land tensions: Adjumani rushes to calm Aliwara community
The RDC of Adjumani has urged residents to listen to each other with patience and avoid provoking one another during discussions.
Posted inPolitics
Adjumani political candidates urge vigilance after electoral materials appeared “tempered with”
The electoral commission and district authorities have reiterated their commitment to transparency as stakeholders await the polling day amid heightened calls for vigilance and peaceful participation.
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Adjumani’s fy2026/27 budget and rising population
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of Adjumani Leku Samuel acknowledged that the budget trend has shifted over time.
Posted inEducation
MoES releases baseline report on violence against children in West Nile
The findings were presented by consultant Dr Obong Peter during a high-level dissemination meeting organised by Windle Trust International held at the Adjumani district council hall.
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OC Ciforo police commended for parish-to-parish community engagement initiative
The LC II of Okangali parish, Irama Luke, applauded the OC and appealed for more engagement with police and other stakeholders.
Posted inPeople
Adjumani’s Forukwa village – where mysterious deaths are now too much
Responding to the residents’ concerns, the OC Ciforo Police Post, Barigo Charles urged the community to remain calm and follow the right procedures in handling the matter.
Posted inPeople
Danish, UNFPA envoys champion gender equality in Adjumani
The Principal Chief Administrative Officer of Adjumani District, Edema Richard, highlighted the success of the SAY project in different sectors of the district.
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Adjumani district records sharp rise in family planning uptake
The success has positioned Adjumani among the top-performing districts in the West Nile sub region in terms of increasing access to and utilization of family planning services.
Posted inEducation
Enabel facilitates school club convention in Adjumani to promote SRHR
The convention concluded with a call to action for schools to strengthen student clubs and for parents to create open spaces for dialogue with their children to promote responsible behaviour and academic excellence.