Day of the African Child: Kitgum calls for quality education and child protection
The Day of the African Child is observed annually on June 16 in remembrance of the 1976 Soweto student uprising in South Africa.
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Two men shot dead by soldiers guarding a kraal in Kitgum
According to East Acholi police PRO IP Joe Oloya, the two men mistakenly entered Kitileng community protected kraal.
Chua West: Aisa Ann Nagudi Okot unveils ambitious blueprint “from poverty to prosperity”
Okot’s campaign manifesto outlines five key pillars designed to uplift Chua West from poverty to prosperity.
Lt. Gen. Paul Lokech memorial medical camp launched in Kitgum
Paul Lokech died on August 21, 2021, at the rank of Major General.
UPDF ramps up crackdown on cattle rustlers in northern Uganda
The UPDF has issued a stern warning to cattle thieves.
Police arrest applicant for forged documents during Kitgum recruitment exercise
The Kitgum District Police Commander, SP Peter Oyesigye, explained that the offence of forgery is contrary to Sections 342 and 347 of the Penal Code Act.
Sexual abuse of girls with nodding syndrome in Kitgum sparks outrage
Districts of Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru; Pader and Gulu have high cases of nodding syndrome disease.
Over 2,000 Kitgum residents to receive free eyeglasses in major eye-care initiative
tndNews understands that at least 2,000 residents of Kitgum will receive free eyeglasses with more to be assessed.
Kitgum leaders, residents decry decade-long neglect of Wang-Oduru bridge
The bridge, which also connects Mucwini and Lagoro subcounties, has been in disrepair for over ten years, despite numerous community requests.
Minister Aber launches housing initiative in Kitgum
Minister Aber has emphasized that development efforts must be free of political interference.
30 VHTs in Kitgum receive bicycles to boost HIV/AIDS response
The national AIDS program of the Ministry of Health aims to significantly reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence in Uganda by 2030.
Parents express concerns about URA’s role in school fee collection
Some parents and stakeholders in East Acholi are concerned that URA’s involvement will exacerbate rather than resolve existing issues.