Nancy Atim

Locals warned on using quack engineers as two die in Lira building collapse

7 June 20237 June 20230

In recent months, about three buildings among them Blue Valley Guest House on Olwol Road, Lira City collapsed, killing one.

Expert calls for use of energy efficiency technologies for improved livelihoods

29 May 202329 May 20230

Including the energy agency in the national planning process could increase energy access to 6 million rural customers and reduce carbon dioxide emission by 10.6 tons by 2030.

Crime

Security loopholes and weak investigative bodies blamed for the numerous gun shootings

25 May 202325 May 20230

Some people have branded May as “the gun violence month”.

Lango

Macodwogo murder: “Stay calm,” Prime Minister Nabbanja tells Lango

9 May 20239 May 20230

“The late Macodwogo was very close to me,” says Nabbanja on Monday.

Education / Lira News

Why Lira University students are protesting against the administration

26 April 202326 April 20230

Lira University is one of the paramount universities in Northern Uganda established post-LRA war that lasted for two decades.

Health

Why Museveni fulfilled a decade-long promise to Barlonyo massacre survivors

23 September 20226 February 20250

MP Auma appreciated the residents of Barlonyo and the local leaders of the sub-county and district for their combined efforts in searching and attaining land to host the facility.

Health

Lira health workers vow to down tools over salaries

4 September 202228 February 20250

Rashid Etup Mwesigye, the vector control officer of Lira district said they have not been paid for almost two months since enrollment in the new system. He cited irregularities in the system, adding it “could have been jeopardized.”