Although Okello submitted untitled photographs of a road to the IGG as an activity report and accountability for the funds in October 2020, relevant parties interviewed—including local council one chairpersons from villages where the road is located denied that the road was worked on during 2017/2018.
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Why UPC wants Museveni to withhold assent to the Sovereignty Protection Bill 2026
UPC respectfully submits that the Sovereignty Protection Bill similarly requires careful reconsideration before assent.
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‘How Lango communities resolve disputes outside courts’
At Lira Chief Magistrate’s Court, the civil caseload stands at 332, criminal cases at 530, land cases at 62, and family cases at 117.
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Elephants exploit gaps in the electric fence to invade Buliisa farmers’ land
Wilson Kagoro, the Chief Game Warden at Murchison/Kabalega Falls National Park (MFNP), says UWA remains committed to providing long-lasting solutions to the ongoing challenges facing communities.
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Lamwo advances private sector and market access agenda to boost local economy
Lamwo district founcillor for Palabek, Achan Jackline pointed to the critical role of infrastructure in supporting economic activity, particularly in rural areas.
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Lango UPC, FDC MPs Alum, Okot endorse contentious Sovereignty Bill 2026
The 11th Parliament is currently scrutinising the Sovereignty Bill 2026 and expectation is that it will be passed into a new law.
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East Acholi teams ready for national primary athletics championships in Tororo amid welfare concerns
As the competitions get underway in Tororo, hopes remain high that the young athletes from Lamwo and Kitgum will not only compete strongly but also gain valuable experience that will shape their future in sports.
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Japan donates 5 fire trucks to Uganda Police Force – Lira gets 1
Five fire trucks and one ambulance were also donated in March 2025, in addition to ongoing capacity-building support.
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Cross Switch appoints Jerome Alfred as COO to boost growth and operational excellence
Cross Switch is a payment technology company providing scalable, API-driven infrastructure that allows businesses to process digital transactions seamlessly across multiple regions through a single integration.
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Lamwo leaders, residents push for reforms to revive LEP
Lamwo district LC5 chairperson, Oyet Sisto Ocen, underscored the importance of aligning local priorities with national poverty alleviation strategies.
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7-day NIRA ID issuance drive brings relief to Kitgum residents
Kitgum District Registration Officer Nancy Adyero said the team had set an ambitious target of issuing more than 16,000 national IDs within the seven-day period.
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Gulu State Attorney Sarah Amony accused by Otwal residents of land grabbing, graveyard destruction
Multiple families allege that agents and armed men claiming to act on behalf of a State Attorney have fenced off gardens, demolished homes, desecrated graves, and uprooted crops within the past month.