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07:40
07:40

Staffing Gap Affecting Service Delivery in Local Government 7

In Kalaki, key positions such as District Engineer, District Education Officer, District Health Officer, and District Planner are vacant. District Speaker Immaculate Ilado Uhuru mentioned that although caretakers are in place, some are not qualified for their roles.
08:51
08:51

Lango Cultural Foundation Sets Date for Electing New Leader 4 1

Col. Dan Opito Odwe, the chairperson of the Lango Cultural Foundation Electoral Commission released the roadmap during a press briefing on Wednesday. According to the road map, nominations will be held between Friday 13th to Saturday 14th September.
15:48
15:48

Police Appeals for Community Support in Prosecuting Defilement Cases sexual relation 7

Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, says that parents concentrate more in drinking alcohol and neglect their roles in bringing up their children leaving them exposed to “sexual predators.”
13:19
13:19

Labour Export Company in Lira Tasked to Refund UGX 700m to Job Seekers 7 3

Yosa Jafari, the General Manager Arova Reality Limited explained that since 2022, the company has been refunding people with clear proof of payment.
08:36
08:36

Four Clan Chiefs Seek to Replace Lango Paramount Chief 4

They include Dr Richard Nam from the Okii-amat clan, Patrick Abal, the Awitong of the Arak Ongoda clan, Dickson Ogwang Okul, the Awitong of Pala Ocol clan and Benjamin Okii, the Awitong of the Okiibura clan.
16:16
16:16

Lango Cultural Foundation Demands Independent Mediators 6 1

Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, the Foreign Affairs Minister and chief of the Pala Ocol Clan, said he has no respect for an “illegal” entity. Adding that “I did not necessarily boycott the council meeting. There was no council meeting for me to go to because I do not respect that council as existing.”
08:42
08:42

Lango Paramount Chief Appoints New Electoral Commission Members 4 1

The five-member commission will be chaired by the deputy Awitong of the Inomo clan Col. Rt. Dan Opito Odwe
12:56
12:56

12-Year-Old Foots To Namugongo From Lira, Wants Minister Obua's Seat 7 2 Top story

Zadock Obonyo, a 12-year-old pilgrim from Alanyi Catholic parish in Ajuri county dreams to replace Hon. Denis Hanson Obua, the Government Chief Whip who is also his area member of Parliament from his seat.
09:00
09:00

Inadequate Information, Exorbitant Survey Charges Affecting Land Ownership By Women 8

During a multi-stakeholder engagement meeting held in Lira City, participants especially women cited the lack of information among community members and the high cost incurred during land survey as major challenges affecting land titling in their areas.
13:11
13:11

Ministers Irked by Mismanagement of Barlonyo Massacre Site 6 2

In 2019, the Ministry of Tourism committed to upgrading the site into a tourism destination. However, the site has been turned into a market by vendors displaying their merchandise on the monument. The site ground also has turned into a grazing area for domestic animals.
17:59
17:59

Lango Diocese Applauds Cecilia Ogwal For Constructing Churches 4 1

During a church service at St Augustine Barogole on Lira City, Bishop Professor Alfred Olwa of Lango Diocese informed mourners of how Atat Cecilia actively participated and supported construction of permanent churches and training of lay leaders in all spheres.
14:00
14:00

Lango Reacts to Atim Ogwal's Death 4 1

Hon. Joy Atim Ongom, who served with Ogwal in the 9th and 10th Parliament described her as an encyclopedia from which most politicians learnt politics. Adding that she commanded respect for her knowledge.
13:18
13:18

Community Based Animators Get Bicycles to Combat Food Insecurity CARITAS 5 2

CBAs are comprised of both Christians and Muslims who train farmers in basic agricultural practices, climate science, environmental protection, and others. Each CBA is working with two out of the 210 farmer groups.
17:19
17:19

Police Officer Injured as Security Intercepts Stolen Kenyan Vehicle in Lira Uganda Police Force 2

A team of regular police and Flying Squad operatives had set up a checkpoint at Adwali cell, Boroboro ward, in Lira City East Division after receiving information about a suspected stolen vehicle from Kenya.
07:27
07:27

Priests Accuse Government of Promoting Human Trafficking 5 2

However, during a gathering dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in Lira, religious leaders argued that the government's efforts were insufficient, especially in light of its authorization of labor export companies.
08:05
08:05

Lira’s USMID Projects Nears Completion The World Bank 1 5

Originally scheduled to be completed in 18 months, the contract period was extended twice to allow the contractors to finish the work. During an impromptu visit to various construction sites by a team from the World Bank and city council authorities, it was observed that the work remains incomplete.
10:30
10:30

Health Minister Halts Distribution of Assistive Devices in Lira Ministry Of Health 5 1

The devices that include white canes, wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, and underarms among others for children, youths, and the elderly were meant to be distributed to different health facilities intended for people with different disabilities.
12:37
12:37

Sheik Yusuf Balinda Installed as Khadi for Greater Lango 9 1

In his message, Sheik Balinda promised to respect his top leadership and to work in line with the rules and regulations of the Kibuli Muslim Administration. He called for Unity among all Muslims saying it is time they put all differences aside and focus on development.
07:35
07:35

Lango Registered 9% Increase in Viral Load Suppression in Five Years 5

Donggo attributes the significant increase in the VLS rate to the implementation of Youth and Adolescence Programs (YAPs), which have encouraged HIV-positive adolescent youths to seek and adhere to medication.
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