Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
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IRC donates motorcycle to Lamwo district to boost education service delivery
Lamwo district, located in Northern Uganda along the border with South Sudan, is home to both host communities and thousands of refugees settled in Palabek Refugee Settlement
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Lamwo: 1,000 acres ready to pilot coffee growing
District production and marketing officer, Patrick Agaba says coffee could place Lamwo on the same footing as coffee-famous districts like Bugisu and Kasese.
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Akullu Grace pledges cross-border women peace initiative for Lamwo and South Sudan
My vision is to create a cross-border women’s platform for dialogue, trauma healing, peace education, and livelihood restoration, said Akullu.
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Lamwo: Paloga–Madi Opei residents plead for road rehabilitation
Doris Abalo, the Lamwo district secretary work and technical services said the district has received only one billion shillings and this can not be enough to facilitate all the roads in the district.
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Lamwo moves to streamline agricultural enterprises for competitive market visibility
The new approach seeks to encourage farmers to concentrate on fewer, high-potential enterprises that align with Lamwo’s agro-ecological conditions and market demand.
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NRM youth league: Tanga Collins urges unity among Lamwo youth leaders
On transparency, Tanga vowed to lead with integrity, promising to publish quarterly reports on youth league activities and funds to ensure openness.
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Broken roads, broken promises: Lamwo residents demand accountability before 2026 polls
As 2026 approaches, the message from Lamwo is clear: residents are no longer swayed by campaign slogans, they want broken roads fixed.
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Lamwo: Amone petitions NRM, mulls independent run ahead of 2026
Amone has declared his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections, either as an independent if no redress is offered within NRM structures.
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Lamwo: Amone Jimmy rejects NRM LC5 primary results over irregularities and bribery
Amone refused to sign the official declaration forms issued by the NRM district registrar, citing a lack of transparency in both the voting and tallying processes.
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From the ballot to the people: Acora Nancy’s landslide victory ignites hope across Lamwo
The NRM primaries across Lamwo were conducted peacefully under tight security, with the District Electoral Commission and observers reporting high voter turnout and orderliness.
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Lamwo district requires over 60 units of blood monthly as malaria infections hit 80%
Community members say the malaria crisis is not only overwhelming the health centre but also creating anxiety among families.