Martyrs’ Day holds cultural and religious significance – Dr. Jane Aceng
Uganda is celebrating Martyrs Day 2024 with millions of pilgrims from across the country.
Category: People
Dr. Patrice Matchaba appointed CEO of Bill & Melinda Gates medical research institute
Dr. Matchaba began his career as a physician in South Africa before working for more than two decades in the pharmaceutical industry.
Col. Ongia faces pressure from widows and leaders for undermining community projects
Akello Amina, a widow, pleaded with Col. Ongia to transfer the land so that their children could benefit from the existing education system.
Amolatar women of ‘follow Christ church’ say census is ‘evil’, arrested
To Aplili, education has brought diseases such as COVID-19 and now counting (census), which God does not accept.
DRC’s gynaecological surgeon and activist Dr. Denis Mukwege wins 2024 Aurora Prize
On Thursday evening, Mukwege accepted the Aurora Prize in Los Angeles in honor of all the people in the world who are working to fight for gender equality and against rape as a weapon of war.
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng @56: Her contributions to Lira City under trade, industry, and tourism
MP Dr. Aceng paid an accumulated electricity (UMEME) bill of shs10 million for Lira main market vendors after power was cut off due to debt.
Muntu sub-county donates hoes to her older persons
Imat Jenty Apio, a Nabyata parish resident and one of the beneficiaries, thanked the sub-county authorities and demanded more hoes.
Lira City residents welcome ARCCs Alele, Otucu
Lira City has two assistant RCCs, and two more for City East and West Divisions.
Speaker Among: Ugandan lawyer ready to sue the UK government
In March 2024, Speaker Among did not attend the Commonwealth Anniversary in London after the UK government denied her a visa for supporting the Anti Homosexually Law.
Amolatar: Son joins uncles to announce father, LC3 chair, is a “warlock”
Witchcraft has spread throughout Opali and Amolatar, affecting people’s lives.
U.S. institute of peace opens nominations for 2024 women building peace award
This prestigious annual award honours courageous women in civil society who are building peace in countries impacted by violent conflict.
MP Apea provides additional shs100m to Amolatar village saving groups
According to Dr. Apea, the group members will use the money to pay medical bills and address other village-level issues.