Emmanuel Okello: Kole district engineer sacked over embezzlement of road funds
Among other reported fraudulent transactions, engineer Emmanuel Okello inflated fuel worth shs90.6 million in a separate 23 km road project in Kole district.
Author: By Arao Denis
Minakulu-Oyam man found beheaded; 1 of 4 suspects lynched by mob
Police say they strongly condemn the act of mob action, which undermines the rule of law and denies suspects the right to a fair trial.
Kole North MP Dr. Acuti appointed chairperson, parliamentary committee on science, tech. and innovation
MP Dr Acuti urged that the “Katwe technology” and similar grassroots innovations should not be overlooked but instead be sufficiently supported through tailored innovation programmes for Jua Kali and vocational artisans.
Water matters! Otuke East MP Acon marks a decade of service with ‘over 130 boreholes’
Over the past ten years, the MP, who also serves as the NRM chairperson for Otuke district, says he has facilitated the drilling of more than 130 new boreholes across the Lango sub-region.
St. Gracious SS Lira management denies road crash claim involving parents
North Kyoga PRO SP Jimmy Patrick Okema said the collision occurred at Rainbow along the Lira–Aduku highway when the bus driver joined the highway,
Lira City East Division launches support supervision for gov’t-aided primary schools
Catherine Akello, a primary three teacher at Elia Olet Primary School, who handles both English Language and Reading, praised the initiative for fostering a sense of togetherness.
Alebtong local chiefs arrested for ‘stealing’ government hand hoes for wananchi
Residents alleged that the parish chief of Olwero conspired with the sub-county chief and others to break into the store and steal the hoes.
Diocese of Lango hosts provincial commemoration of the widows’ day in Lira City
The conference theme, “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows”, was picked from the Book of Isaiah 1:17 and marked 16 years since the day was officially declared.
Kole: Alito sub-county headquarters under construction at shs120m
The building is expected to be completed within six months, with commissioning scheduled before the end of August 2026.
Kole North MTN users credit MP Dr Opio Acuti for lobbying 5 network boosters
Sandra Ataro, a youth councillor at Aboke town ouncil, said network challenges were a major problem in their area, which caused the death of her sister years ago.
Cattle restocking money gets sweet as father, daughter arrested for fraud in Kamdini
The regional police have urged members of the public to respect government programmes and ensure that resources intended for beneficiaries reach the rightful recipients.
North Kyoga police arrest 20 during boda boda revenue protest in Lira City
Lira city council and the police have halted enforcement operations to allow for thorough investigations into both the incident and the alleged grievances of the boda boda operators.