At sunset, as the sound of power saws echoes faintly from the forest interior, an elder from Itirikwa gazes toward the treeline. “Our fathers told us Zoka is sacred,” he says. “But now, even the sacred is for sale.”
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Ex-Lira zonal land boss, Francis Ateng, to be sentenced on November 7
A key prosecution witness, Okello Robert—who was Ateng Francis’s subordinate—testified that he was used to upload the forged title documents into the Uganda National Land Information System.
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33 female combatants complete UN Women’s outreach peacekeeping courses in Uganda
Pamela Kertland, Consul General of Canada to the Republic of Uganda, applauded the initiative as a vital effort in advancing gender equality and empowering women in peacekeeping.
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NIRA targets 10,000 in national ID renewal drive in Somalia
Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, the Commander of Sector One in Somalia, applauded NIRA and the UPDF leadership for considering troops serving in mission areas.
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Moroto County: Leo Elem’s key priorities to end Okwir Odwe’s MP tenure
Samuel Okwir Odwe of NRM is the current Moroto County MP and the ruling party candidate for the same seat in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
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ODPP, Kiira Police organise fourth Jinja justice baraza
Members of the public are encouraged to attend and actively participate in this crucial event aimed at promoting people-centred justice and strengthening trust between communities and justice institutions.
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They trusted the hospital. It killed them
Uganda’s Bupivacaine scandal and the price of impunity; National Drug Authority’s latest recall and our nation’s tolerance for preventable deaths!
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Minister Dr Omona to Oyam: ‘Elect Acilo, NRM for fundamental change’
Thousands turned up at Oyam Boma Grounds on Thursday to listen to the NRM party flagbearer and Oyam district woman MP candidate in the next election Jane Frances Acilo after her nomination in the morning.
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Otuke County: MP Omara’s achievements versus threats to the 12th Parliament
MP Omara Paul after his nomination: “I don’t want to see my people die. My vision is to improve education standards, address health challenges, and empower households economically to eradicate poverty.”
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Elections 2026: MP Olobo ‘Dubai’ leaves Amolatar for Kaberamaido
More than 11 candidates were duly nominated in Amolatar district on Wednesday and Thursday by the Electoral Commission officers ahead of 2026 general elections.
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Kole South MP race: Awany, Okot nominated to unseat incumbent Ocen
Three candidates were nominated for Kole South Parliamentary seat in the forthcoming election in January 2026.
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Jane Frances Acilo: “This is NRM’s time in Oyam after 15 years”
Acilo was elected by the NRM party delegates on August 17 to carry the flag in the general elections.