Rev. Jimmy Francis Odongo, the Diocesan Youth and Children Coordinator, highlighted the link between poverty and limited church development.
Author: By Isabella Awor Olong
Isabella is TND News' Community News Reporter based in Lira City. She is passionate about women and girls affairs, including PWDs.
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Northern Uganda: NSSF urges careful use of retirement benefits
The NSSF Chief Procurement Officer, Dan Mugura, commended women for their strong financial management skills, noting their growing influence in Uganda’s business sector.
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Lango journalists express safety concerns ahead of 2026 elections
A section of journalists and media managers in Lango has expressed growing concern over their safety as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections.
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Journalists trained for safe, ethical election reporting
According to Rebecca Birungi, a trainer and consultant with UMWA, the sessions were designed to bridge knowledge gaps among young reporters.
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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.
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Widow in Lira struggles to support disabled daughter amid financial hardships
A widow like Florence and thousands of PWDs in Uganda face growing uncertainty, and now urgent action is needed.
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Lira University fits 6 labs with gas systems worth shs168m
Prof Ogwal Okeng – the Vice Chancellor of Lira University urged the user departments to plan for maintenance of the labs in their respective annual budgets.
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Gutumoi to be buried on July 21
Gutumoi had a similar road crash in 2018, he fought and won.
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Anti-graft Unit arrests Atwoti for extorting vulnerable PDM beneficiaries
PDM was launched on February 26, 2022 in Kibuku district by the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni.
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Helmets, key safety headgear boda-bodas ignore
In 2021, Uganda Traffic Police communicated that any person seen riding without helmet, side mirrors and recklessly will be liable to an express penalty of forty thousand (40,000) shillings only.
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Lira Catholic Diocese ordains four deacons to the priesthood
During the ordination, Lira Catholic Diocese Bishop did some reshufflement and posted the newly ordained priests to their different places of work.
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KCCA told to extend the lifespan of roads in Kampala
Under KCRRP, US$ 246.20m was earmarked for spending on the complete construction of 69.70km of roads with drainage works, improvement of 22 traffic junctions.