This incident comes two months after the same scenario happened in Kasingo cell in Hoima City, where a hailstorm struck and left over five houses collapsed and crops destroyed.
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‘When heaven meets earth:’ Lango examines lightning using faith, tradition and science lenses
Teresa Otim, an elderly woman from Junior Quarters in Lira City, recalls that lightning was once closely linked to moral accountability in traditional belief systems.
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The ghost in boarding schools and the rise of juvenile delinquents
A disturbing wave of student youth-led violence in Bukedea, Amolatar, Apac, Lira and elsewhere across the country is forcing us to confront this question.
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Amolatar: 16yo S1 student of Kangai SS fatally stabbed by unknown attacker
Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.
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Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament
The name “Among”, Dr Mercy Lakisa Faith, said, means bridge-builder and community rock.
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Nine gangsters rape a 20-year-old businesswoman in Lira City at 1am
The suspected gangsters are identified as Ogwang Stanley, 20, Okot Janan, 17, Odok Joshua, 20, Ocaya Emmanuel, 21, Mule Emmy, 20, and Ayo Brian, 17.
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The Museveni development philosophy
Electricity access has expanded to every district except Buvuma and Obongi, as per Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2024.
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Turning development justice analysis into collective actions
Social protection is so critical for advancing women’s rights as well as rights of gender diverse and indigenous peoples, said Kate Lappin, Regional Secretary of Public Services International Asia Pacific.
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Arson cases on the rise in Abongomola, Kwania
Ronald Opio, the GISO of Abongomola sub-county, when contacted regarding the security report, confirmed that arson cases are indeed on the rise.
Posted inEastern News
Six injured, 3 trapped as Mbale City building’s fifth floor gave way
Uganda Red commend the swift coordination between emergency responders and the courage of community volunteers assisting at the scene.
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Lamwo’s service delivery under fire as officials clash over staff commuting culture
Delays in accessing services, understaffed offices, and inconsistent service delivery continue to affect livelihoods and limit development opportunities.
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Livelihood concerns emerge amid Agago’s crackdown on illegal tree cutting
Akello Sandra, a resident of Orama in Patongo sub-county, supported the enforcement but called for government intervention to provide alternative livelihoods.