“Lango Wee”, here’s why Akii Bua Stadium won’t host AFCON 2027
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host AFCON tournament in 2027, with big questions on the readiness of stadiums in these countries.
Author: By Arao Denis
Lira regional referral hospital to recruit 150 staff in financial year 2026/27
Regarding specialised healthcare services, Dr. Odur revealed that the hospital is strengthening its capacity to offer advanced care in areas such as fertility treatment, neonatology, cardiology, neurotrauma, and endoscopy.
Won Atekere of Kumam praises Museveni for leadership power to cultural institutions
Presenting his report, Amolatar Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Francis Okello Rwotlonyo stated that 70–80% of the district’s challenges stem from dirty politics.
Kole North MP Dr. Acuti commissions shs79m key road infrastructures
The project aims to boost road connectivity and improve drainage, enabling his people to move easily during the rainy season.
Suspected criminals attack Apac Seed SS on Easter Day, 7 students injured
In the ensuing confrontation, all seven students sustained injuries, with three suffering severe wounds to the head, neck, hands, and ribs.
NRM’s Tonny Olipa calls for reconciliation and unity ahead of Museveni’s Lango visit
His visits will follow the January election in which the Lango sub-region was ranked as the best sub-region in the 2026 general elections.
Lango acting Won Nyaci Fredrick Ogwal appoints new ministers
These appointments come at a time when preparations for the election of the next Paramount Chief are soon to begin.
MPs on health committee question Lira and Hoima hospitals’ readiness for AFCON 2027
Kole North MP Dr. Acuti warned that failure to act could undermine healthcare delivery and compromise Uganda’s readiness to host AFCON matches.
12th Parliament: Jonam County MP Marshall Alenyo joins deputy speakership race
There are unverified reports that some Members of Parliament-elect from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) are quietly backing his bid.
Oyam CAO’s aide, Obangkwon, held for obtaining money by false pretence
On March 27, 2026, the suspect was arrested red-handed while receiving shs480,000 from the victim. He was subsequently handed over to Oyam Police Station, where investigations commenced.
Dr Obote College alumni to organise reunion and networking event to support the school
According to the alumni chairperson, Prof Ario Otema, the gathering aims to bring together former students from different generations to celebrate their shared heritage and strengthen bonds.
Bunyoro cooperative in bitter row with Rai family over sugar cane production
Chairperson Kazimbiraine also alleged that the family has exerted undue influence on some government officials, accusing them of removing and vandalizing weighbridges that the union had previously installed at Rukondwa and Kihande, near the Hoima–Butiaba junction.