From barefoot runner to people’s MP: The inspiring journey of olympian Julius Acon
Julius Acon, who studied at Makerere College School in Kampala on a sports scholarship, said he believes God always wanted to use him.
Tag: Otuke
Bridge linking to president’s state lodge in Otuke in a ‘critical state’
The bridge borders Lira and Otuke districts in the Lango sub-region.
MP Acon to MP Abeja: “You lack the authority to stop my Otuke West projects”
MP Acon told tndNews, Uganda, that he has yet to receive an official letter from President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta blocking him from continuing to work on his projects in Otuke West.
157 boreholes drilled over 11 years: ‘The water story of MP Acon’
Two more boreholes were drilled on September 8 and 11, 2026, for residents of Otuke town council and Ogor sub-region.
Otuke farmers’ group tells MP Abeja “do not use our names to fulfil your mission”
Muna Ayoo Mina from Ogor sub-county, Otuke, stated that their group did not benefit from the tractors, although they sent a representative named Okullu for the training.
Otuke: Grandson, 25, stabs grandfather, 76, to death over shs10k
A team of police officers from Otuke CPS visited and examined the crime scene, thoroughly documenting their findings.
Otuke hosts National Oilseeds Project’s batch one of 1,034km CARs
At least 2,500 kilometers of roads are to be constructed or rehabilitated countrywide under National Oilseeds Project.
Otuke ranks 15th in national special needs competitions
Otuke LC5 chairperson Francis Abola congratulated the athletes, coaches, and all involved, stating that sports foster character and community.
Museveni welcomes Lango MPs Dr. Acuti, Omara to NRM’s yellow bus
The Lango MPs have joined their colleagues from Acholi sub-region: Ojara Mapenduzi and Anthony Akol who have both joined the NRM party recently.
Construction of a 16.9 km oilseeds road launched in Otuke
The OPEC Fund for International Development, IFAD, and the Ugandan government fund the National Oilseeds Project, which benefits dozens of districts.
Okwang Technical Institute officials “reconcile” after leadership animosity
Okwang Technical is situated in Ogweng village, Obongwer parish, Okwang sub-county, Otuke district. It is two kilometres from Baralegi State Lodge.
Okere City recognised ‘best cultural tourism destination in the country’
This is a landmark and historic milestone for Okere City, the people of Otuke and Lango at large.