The Monday fatal shooting at a pork joint in Lira City is the first in the area since the year started.
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 inPolitics
Akena pledges full support for UPC official flag bearers
Akena concluded his UPC mobilisation rallies in Otuke district on Sunday with 2026 messages to supporters.
Posted inPolitics
What locals say as police disrupt UPC rally in Alebtong
Akena spoke at a UPC rally, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, grassroots mobilization, and party unity.
Posted inPolitics
UPC rally: What Akena told Alebtong supporters
Earlier, Alebtong district Police Commander SP Joshua Mwesigwa defended their actions, claiming that the organisers did not obtain the necessary security clearance for the event.
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Akena honours late stalwart Onyilo Tongokemo and cuts ribbons for Alebtong offices
Akena, along with senior party officials and local leaders, paid tribute to the late UPC stalwart who played an important role in the party’s history.
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Breaking: Police disperse UPC supporters with teargas in Alebtong
The UPC supporters and party officials have condemned the Police actions, with Akena calling for an investigation.
Posted inNews
Overloaded sugarcane truck kills one: 2 admitted at Buwenge
The Jinja-Kamuli road, a busy highway connecting Jinja to various trading centers and sugarcane plantations, has witnessed numerous accidents in the past.
Posted inCrime
New Uganda Police report shows decrease in crime and increase in road crashes
In terms of road safety, AIGP Lawrence Nuwabiine, Director of Traffic and Road Safety, has reported a 6.4% increase in traffic crashes in 2024.
Posted inEnergy
Ethiopia signs MoU with ATIDI to support PPP renewable energy projects
with ATIDI’s assistance, Ethiopia is well-positioned to achieve its energy transition goals while ensuring financial stability for its power sector stakeholders.
Posted inLira News
Ministers Dr. Aceng and Amongi demonstrate their financial prowess in Anai
Lira City woman MP, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero donated shs20m cash to support the church work on Sunday.
Posted inChurch News
St. Peter’s catholic parish, Anai: Rev. Fr. Isaac Ojok becomes 1st priest
The transformation of St. Peter’s Anai from a sub-parish to a full parish reflects the rapid growth of the Catholic faith in the area, as well as the faithful’s unwavering commitment.
Posted inNational
Bishop Wanok urges politicians to avoid violence and abusive language
Bishop Wanok emphasized that leadership is about service and unity, rather than confrontation and hatred.