“I drank local drugs to end it” – the haunting story of a gang-rape survivor in Gulu
Acan’s story is not an isolated incident and she claims that in Awach town council, rape is a weekly occurrence with the perpetrators often not apprehended.
Lamwo in race against time as shs2b recruitment funds hang in the balance
Chief Administrative Officer Chuna Moses Kapolon acknowledged the delays but assured the council that efforts are ongoing to resolve the bottlenecks.
Lamwo district drafts a shs32.8 billion budget for 2026/2027 amid revenue decline
Councillors unanimously received the draft budget, paving the way for detailed scrutiny by sectoral committees before its final approval.
Lira High Court judges inspect magistrates’ courts in Lango sub-region
The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and uphold standards in the administration of justice.
Over 60 graduate from the UPDF squadron officers course
Brig Gen Kalanzi described the squadron as the heart of the Air Force and stressed the importance of continuous and transformative training.
The end of the fake insurance sticker: How a WhatsApp bot is rewriting Uganda’s roads
Some fraudsters have moved to new scams but the core market for counterfeit motor insurance has been decisively disrupted.
Prison warder Anguyo Moses arraigned in court following DRC capture
The prosecution is led by Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong and State Attorney Joan Gaswaga, both attached to the ODPP.
12th Parliament: Jonam County MP Marshall Alenyo joins deputy speakership race
There are unverified reports that some Members of Parliament-elect from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) are quietly backing his bid.
Man buried by Amolatar TC after relatives could not claim him
tndNews, Uganda understands that the council requested police authorisation on Tuesday morning to proceed with the burial.
Night funeral dances under spotlight as Acholi leaders move to protect teenage girls
Today, children freely attend funerals and stay for days, which was never acceptable in Acholi tradition, says RDC of Agago, Kidega Nabinson.
Oyam CAO’s aide, Obangkwon, held for obtaining money by false pretence
On March 27, 2026, the suspect was arrested red-handed while receiving shs480,000 from the victim. He was subsequently handed over to Oyam Police Station, where investigations commenced.
Lamwo councillors approve Abalo Getrude to the district service commission as recruitment deadline looms
Presenting her name before council, Lamwo district chairperson Oyet Sisto Ocen emphasised that her qualifications and leadership experience make her well-suited to support the DSC in executing its mandate.