Uganda, South Sudan leaders seek joint action on border guns, land disputes
For Uganda and South Sudan, strengthening cooperation along the border will require more than statements of commitment.
Author: By Vincent Kaguta
Agago seeks urgent wildlife protection as UWA cites funding delays
In Agago district, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has told a group of residents in Agago that compensation for affected residents depends on the availability of funds and an electric fence will not be installed within the 72 hours requested.
Candidate classes at risk as 91 teachers exit Palabek refugee settlement schools
The expiry of contracts for 91 teachers in Palabek Refugee Settlement in Lamwo district has raised concerns about preparing candidates for national examinations.
Kitgum prepares for 100,000 refugees as new settlement takes shape
Kitgum district leaders are stepping up preparations to receive an estimated 100,000 refugees in Labongo Amida-West sub-county.
Shs3b Palabek Kal Secondary School nears completion
The government expecting the project to become the first of the Ministry of Education and Sports’ ongoing secondary school projects in the district to be completed and handed over.
Govt to construct three secondary schools in Lamwo
Lamwo district LC5 chairperson Oyet Sisto Ocen also commended the government and the Ministry of Education and Sports for the investment.
Agago residents demand action as elephants destroy crops
State Minister for Northern Uganda, Akello Beatrice Akori, said she was concerned about the challenges facing residents of Omiya Pacwa, particularly the destruction of crops by elephants.
URA explains border tax pressure as South Sudan official raises concerns
Lamwo Resident District Commissioner William Komakech asked URA to investigate the complaints and establish whether all the people collecting money from traders were actually authorised URA officials.
Uganda, South Sudan seek deal to resume border road works
Ugandan officials are calling for the extension of the Kitgum–Ngomoromo road to Pogee on the South Sudan border.
Court orders Minister Atim Beatrice Anywar to face cross-examination in Kitgum election petition
According to the results cited from the Electoral Commission, Onekalit was declared the winner of the Kitgum Municipality MP seat after polling 6,176 votes against Atim Beatrice Anywar’s 5,013 votes.
Shs42b hotel fund targets Gulu, Lira ahead of AFCON 2027
The government will establish the capacity of existing hotels, identify gaps and determine which facilities can be upgraded to accommodate teams, officials and visitors during AFCON.
Kitgum court dismisses Atim Anywar’s bid for voters’ register examination in election petition
The court referred to Section 59 of the Evidence Act, which requires oral evidence to be direct.