By embracing innovative practices and resilient strategies, these farmers are not only securing their own livelihoods but are also contributing to a more sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
Lira District
Posted inAgriculture
From tailoring to tilapia: Lira man’s journey from sewing machines to sustainable wealth
Francis Ogwali, Production Officer of Lira district, emphasised that support for rural entrepreneurs like Obua comes partly through sub-county budgets and farmer linkages with stakeholders
Posted inEnvironment
Empowering women in Aswa River catchment: A call for support to restore our environment
Poverty has forced women within Aswa River catchment area to sand mining despite its adverse effects, and the income generated often remains inadequate.
Posted inPolitics
UPC’s Grace Atim says she brings ‘renewed energy to transform leadership’ in Lira district
UPC primaries are set for August 2025 to select flag-bearers for the general election.
Posted inAgriculture
Engola gives Myek cooperative shs6 million to boost agriculture
Cooperative members also intend to expand its agro-processing unit, allowing the women to add value to their produce and reach higher-income markets.
Posted inLira News
Lira farmer groups get hybrid piglets from MP Auma to boost income
In April 2024, MP Auma also distributed 14,000 kuroiler chicks worth shs35 million to 70 farmer groups in the district.
Posted inFood / News
Africa Health Concern donates to over 100 children in Lira district
According to Ejedio, Africa Health Concern is looking for partnerships with both local and international health development players.
Posted inCrime
Suspected food poisoning kills two Lira district pupils
On December 19, 2024, the OC CID Lira District received notification of a sudden death in Ayami sub-county.
Posted inNews
The Lango cattle compensation and aluminium saucepans
A section of Lango MPs have been assured of the available funds to compensate those who lost their cattle during the insurgency.
Posted inEnvironment
Lira City has reclaimed 65% of wetlands – RCC Egole
Walter Ocen, the Environmental Officer for Lira District, informed the assembly that the district alone has over 927 wetlands.
Posted inChurch News
Lira district churches receive generous donations from MP Auma
Lira district woman MP Auma gave more than twenty-five bags of cement to the Apoka St. Mark Church of Uganda.
Posted inCrime
Man under investigation for the murder of his 25-year-old son in Lira
SP Okema stated that the case file has been forwarded to the Lira City East Division for further proceedings.