Francis Odwar: Lira LC1 chairman arrested over theft of police officers’ maize
The arrest of the Lira LC1 chairman followed repeated complaints from officers who had planted maize on Ireda Estates police land.
Category: Crime & Investigations
Ibuje farmer aged 66 found dead near home
Ogwang Washington was a farmer and resident of Ibuje sub-county, Apac district.
Lira man arrested for faking a military profile
Although Omara initially resisted wearing the millitary uniform, Otim convinced him, he told police.
UPDF detonates grenade in Amolatar town council
According to an officer who chose to remain anonymous, the grenade had been lying unnoticed for a considerable time.
Otuke Court remands 3 over shs1.5b for cattle compensation
The stolen funds in Otuke district alone exceed shs1.5 billion, with similar cases under investigation in other districts across Lango, Acholi, and Teso sub-regions.
Poverty aiding land dispossession in communities – LEMU researchers find
Researchers have recommended that preventive legal empowerment approaches to resolve or manage land related disputes between communities and investors be prioritized.
UPDF intercepts Lira resident smuggling gun into South Sudan
Okunga was intercepted with a registered gun number SMG 25456 with five rounds of ammunition.
THE LEMU REPORT: Over 1,000 land-based investment grievances reported in Lango, Teso, Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions
LEMU said the project’s major focus was around three categories of investments across Lango, Acholi, Teso and Karamoja sub-regions.
North Kyoga Police warn against use of bouncers during elections
Some politicians and NRM party officials are currently using bouncers to protect their interests.
Child aged 5 defiled by man aged 22 in Lira City
This is the first case of aggravated defilement involving a five-year-old girl to be publicly recorded in Lira City since the year started.
The containment of clashes between rival mayoral camps in Jinja City
Police had heightened patrols in Southern Division and other parts of Jinja City to prevent further violence as political activities intensified in the run-up to the primaries on July 24.
LEMU and partners hold ‘Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed Campaign’ learning visit at Adamasiko Seed Bank in Soroti
LEMU says grassroots models like Adamasiko offer a template for resilient farming rooted in heritage.
