Lira City: The failure of defiance politics
The champions of defiance politics in Lira City were overwhelmingly defeated.
Nyeko Johnson donates ambulances to Lamwo district
Lamwo district operates 31 functional health facilities, including those managed by government agencies, development partners like UNHCR, and private entities.
The death of underdogs: when politics become game of wallets
To be successful in politics in Uganda, your bank balance must first shock a bank manager.
Northern Uganda urged to harness local resources for sustainable economic revival
Currently, Northern Uganda, especially Acholi land, faces additional challenges, including raids by Karamojong cattle rustlers, land conflicts with Balalo, and widespread commercial charcoal burning.
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.
Amolatar district recognizes PDM beneficiary vetting process in 3rd phase
Amolatar has moved to disburse funds in the third phase of PDM.
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.
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.
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.
Gulu Blood Bank urges city residents to embrace blood donation culture
Witness Odongo, a blood bank official, reminded the public that donation is voluntary.
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.
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.