HRC Uganda orients Lamwo youth ahead of mentorship programme
Upon completing the programme, the trained young human rights defenders are expected to return to their communities as advocates for justice, accountability, and respect for human rights.
Author: By Vincent Kaguta
Kitgum farmers fear loan defaults as drought affects maize fields
Lakica Janet, a resident of Mucwini sub-county, said her household is facing uncertainty after her husband borrowed money from a SACCO to finance maize production.
Agago district receives 67,000 hand-hoes to boost agriculture
Akite Grace, a farmer from Adilang sub-county, said the intervention would ease the burden faced by many households during the planting season.
Lamwo district faces court threat as 20 councillors contest vice chairperson’s election
The lawyers contend that the approval process lacked transparency and failed to reflect the true will of council members.
MP Adum pledges support for education and health services in Chua West
The legislator also pledged to engage district authorities on the possibility of extending electricity to the school after students and administrators raised concerns over the lack of power.
Lamwo moves to end daily commuting by civil servants
Susan Abodo, a resident in Padibe West, described the decision as long overdue, arguing that public servants should be available within the communities they serve.
After years of waiting, communities look to grassroots elections to renew local leadership
For communities that have waited years to cast their votes, the forthcoming elections represent more than a political exercise.
Keeping Lamwo clean: How community-led sanitation is transforming rural centers
Poor sanitation remains a persistent challenge in many rural communities and continues to contribute to preventable diseases.
MP Nyeko’s anti-corruption call highlights rural communities’ fight for accountability
Anywar James, a resident of Padibe town council, said many villagers often do not know how beneficiaries of government programs are selected.
When public offices fall silent: The human cost of weak service delivery in rural Uganda
For many rural communities, the expectation is simple: when citizens walk through the gates of a public office, someone should be there to listen, respond and serve.
How school rivalries are raising the standard of sports in rural Lamwo
For years, school sports competitions were often viewed simply as annual extracurricular activities.
Why border districts remain on high alert against Ebola
However, public health officials warn that a single undetected case can reignite transmission chains.