In Oyam district, James Okello, a maize farmer, said MPs must prioritise feeder roads to ease the transport of agricultural produce.
Author: Nancy Atim
Nancy Atim is an award-winning Journalist. She's the publication's Sub-Regional Correspondent for Lango Sub-region based in Lira City.
Posted inCrime
Police investigate political violence, property destruction cases in Kwania
Following a swift police response, suspects identified as Ongom George, Obaa Innocent, Olwala Jonathan, Ojok Bonny and Ojok Calvins were arrested.
Posted inPolitics
Ajuri MP poll: Fully signed declaration forms show UPC’s Jalameso whipped Obua
If all votes were tallied for the final declaration, Jalameso would become an MP-elect with 14,886 votes. Obua would trail with 14,395 votes.
Posted inParliament News
Lango’s future after voting out “top” incumbent NRM MPs
Between 2026 and 2031, the elected MPs will be judged less by their party colours but more by their abilities to articulate and deliver on Lango’s key priorities.
Posted inPolitics
Ahead of the rerun, did UPC’s Jalameso whip NRM’s Obua in Ajuri’s contested MP elections?
Did UPC’s Fred Jalameso defeat Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua at the ballot, only for the outcome to be delayed and contested?
Posted inCourt
Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt January 15 elections
Pre-election complaints, the Justices clarified, fall within the jurisdiction of the Electoral Commission, with appeals to the High Court.
Posted inNews
Kiira region: IGP boosts police family welfare with 1,000 chicks
Deputy RPC SSP Christopher Katumba thanked the IGP and government for prioritising the welfare of police officers and their families.
Posted inEducation
PLE 2025 marking complete as UNEB prepares for release
With marking completed and final processes underway, UNEB has assured the public that the 2025 PLE results will be released in a timely and transparent manner.
Posted inSecurity
Kiira police assure voters of safe election environment
Deployment of combined joint security forces to all critical government facilities or installations and the general public has been done.
Posted inNational
Govt directs URA to collect shs40t to finance 2026/27 budget
In the financial year 2026/27, State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi said domestic revenues are projected to amount to shs40.090 trillion, from an estimate of shs37.227 trillion in 2025/26.
Posted inNational
HOW SHRINKING civic space is threatening Uganda’s 2026 elections
The Catholic Church has joined calls for restraint, with Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok, Bishop of Lira Diocese, noted that genuine national transformation begins with the conversion of individual hearts.
Posted inPeople
Wake Up Men Initiative empowers 26 boys with life skills, leadership values
Pastor Acanga appreciated the programme directors for their commitment to instilling skills and values among the boy child and called on the trainees to live with purpose, make good choices and embrace positive attitude change.