Category: Profile

On April 6, 2013, Jimmy Akena married Betty Amongi in a lavish cultural ceremony attended by and partly made possible by President Museveni’s generous support.

Pastor Acanga appreciated the programme directors for their commitment to instilling skills and values among the boy child and called on the trainees to live with purpose, make good choices and embrace positive attitude change.

Tonny Okwir, LC1 chairperson of Bata Island village in Awelo parish, applauded the UPDF for rescuing the lives of the area.

The General also urged voters in Kole South to support Okot in the 2026-2031 parliamentary elections, endorsing him as the right and fit candidate for the position.

During the engagement, officials clarified that the Police Department of Women Affairs operates independently from the Child and Family Protection Unit.

And unless commitments are backed with sustained political will and resources, the femicide brief released in November may look tragically similar.

Among them is 22-year-old Nancy Anzoa, a refugee from Mireye Refugee Settlement, in Adjumani, who dropped out of school in Primary Six after losing her father during the conflict in South Sudan.

Feminist movements, which have driven global recognition of digital violence as a human rights threat, now face shrinking civic space, unprecedented funding cuts, and pushback that risk undermining years of advocacy.

Responding to the residents’ concerns, the OC Ciforo Police Post, Barigo Charles urged the community to remain calm and follow the right procedures in handling the matter.

Meanwhile, the court process is ongoing and the property remains protected under the caveat until a final ruling is made.

Teacher Ayuli Santos and his family now find themselves amidst unimaginable sorrow, and the community stands together in mourning the untimely death of a bright young life.

The Principal Chief Administrative Officer of Adjumani District, Edema Richard, highlighted the success of the SAY project in different sectors of the district.