Empango is an annual coronation anniversary celebrated by the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom to honour the Omukama (King) and commemorate the day he ascended the throne.
Author: Uzelle Joseph
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Hoima hospital isolates man, 50, over suspected Ebola
The DHO of Hoima told tndNews, Uganda that the suspect had a sign of nose bleeding, an Ebola sign.
Posted inFood
Meat impounded, butcheries closed as Hoima launches operation on illegal sale
Dr Oliver Grace Musinguzi, veterinary officer for Hoima City told tndNews, Uganda that the operation is to ensure that all slaughtered meat is inspected to confirm its safety before public consumption.
Posted inPolitics
Hoima City mayor dumps youth under table
According to mayor Isingoma, all the appointees are competent to work and are capable of creating better future development for the growing Hoima City.
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Uthuman Mubarak Mugisha, 29, sworn in as Hoima LC5 chairperson
Mubaraka started his political journey in 2023 and was elected in a by-election to replace his fallen father Kirungi Kadiri who served before his passing in a road crash.
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Kikuube by-election campaigns begin as voters ask the govt to stay out of the process
Margaret Karungi, from Kabwoya sub-county, noted a need for leaders yet to be elected to prioritise the health sector but also secure clean and safe water sources for community consumption.
Posted inWildlife News
PM Nabbanja orders Bugoma forest intruders to vacate as UWA takes over management
Retired Col Tom Butime, the state minister of tourism asked that all the encroachers whether big or small must leave the forest since it is now under the management of UWA.
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Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race
The NRM party primary election is set for Friday May 22, 2026.
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Kagadi police arrest man, 32, after attempted murder of four children
John Byaruhanga severely cut his children aged 7, 9 and 14 while they were asleep.
Posted inOil & Gas
China Pipeline Petroleum Company passes out 20 for EACOP automatic welding works
Oyet Denis, a beneficiary from Nwoya district says the training has advanced him from local metal workers and fabrication to world-class skills.
Posted inWildlife News
Elephants exploit gaps in the electric fence to invade Buliisa farmers’ land
Wilson Kagoro, the Chief Game Warden at Murchison/Kabalega Falls National Park (MFNP), says UWA remains committed to providing long-lasting solutions to the ongoing challenges facing communities.
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Farmers cry as hailstorm destroys crops, homes in Hoima villages
This incident comes two months after the same scenario happened in Kasingo cell in Hoima City, where a hailstorm struck and left over five houses collapsed and crops destroyed.