Currently, Northern Uganda, especially Acholi land, faces additional challenges, including raids by Karamojong cattle rustlers, land conflicts with Balalo, and widespread commercial charcoal burning.
Posted inBanking
Cross Switch bolsters African footprint with strategic partnership with Pesawise, Kenya
The Cross Switch solution is tailored to support businesses of every shape and size, driving financial inclusion while at the same time empowering social impact organisations.
Posted inNews
Amolatar district recognizes PDM beneficiary vetting process in 3rd phase
Amolatar has moved to disburse funds in the third phase of PDM.
Posted inNews
UNDP supports women-led mining groups in Lira City with shs54m
Group leaders, including Parpi Awoti chairperson Coline Aceng, appealed to UNDP to provide clean water sources at the mining sites.
Posted inPolitics
Lamwo woman MP Achora loses Aceba’s NRM sub-county party election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling party since 1986 under President Yoweri Museveni, has long maintained control over local political structures.
Posted inPolitics
Apac Municipality: MPs Akora and Ocan speak ahead of high-stakes UPC primaries
MPs Ocan Patrick and Maxwell Akora will have a highstake UPC primary election for the 2026 general elections.
Posted inNews
Gulu Blood Bank urges city residents to embrace blood donation culture
Witness Odongo, a blood bank official, reminded the public that donation is voluntary.
Posted inSpecial Reports
Unclaimed dead bodies remain a major taboo in Acholi culture
Gulu City Council Clerk, Innocent Ahimbisibwe said the law mandates local councils to bury unclaimed dead bodies, but they face financial and logistical challenges.
Posted inAfrica / Energy
UK can help Africa’s just energy transition
But to enable Africans to mitigate and adapt, faster economic development using increased energy supply and access is crucial.
Posted inSports
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.
Posted inWash
Epyel and Awigweng communities applaud Col. Ongia’s borehole repair initiative
Ojok Walter conveyed his gratitude for the repair of another borehole that had been out of service for six long years.
Posted inSouth Sudan
Govt reassures public about President Salva Kiir’s health
The government of South Sudan has firmly refuted reports claiming President Salva Kiir Mayardit is dead.