According to reports, Mugoya allegedly struck his wife with an axe on the head, causing heavy bleeding that led to her death. The body of the deceased was taken to Iganga General Hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination.
James Okot Ojwiya, a mediator at Acholi Cultural Institution, told Uganda Radio Network that in the past, each chief had at least three granaries at their palace, filled with various foodstuffs farmed or given by their subjects.
The Church has launched a public appeal seeking to raise support for refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who are currently staying in Nakivale, Matanda, and Nyakabande resettlement camps located in the border transit centres in Isingiro, Kanungu, and Kisoro districts, respectively.
According to family members, Kibande’s influence extended beyond his relatives to the entire sub-county and Luuka district. Led by family spokesperson David Iroobe, the family described him as a selfless role model and a pillar of support.
Sharif Baguma, the resident of Kirumba ward in Masaka City, accuses the officers at Masaka Central Police Station of mismanaging investigations in a case of rape against his daughter leading to release and eventual disappearance of the suspect.
Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, Dr. Vincent Bagambe, the Director of Planning and Strategic Information at the Uganda AIDS Commission, attributed the decline to data gathered from health facilities and periodic surveys, including the Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys.
Dr. Kenneth Omona, the State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, revealed the development during a recent site visit to Maruzi Ranch in Akokoro Sub County. He noted that the funds will be disbursed in the 2025/2026 financial year.
While commissioning the facility on Monday, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, urged the people of West Nile and political players to ensure a peaceful electoral process next year, warning that any disruption could have negative consequences.
GROW, a USD 217 million initiative, aims to increase access to entrepreneurial services for women entrepreneurs across Uganda, including those in refugee and host communities. Its flagship program is the GROW Loans Facility.
The call follows the cleansing ceremony held last week in Gulu City, where a section of former LRA abductees underwent traditional rituals symbolizing forgiveness and reconciliation in Acholi.
Kiplimo's performance earned him a ticket to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where he will join his stepbrother Victor Kiplangat, the defending World Marathon Champion.
On Saturday, a total of 133 former abductees, comprising males and females, received certificates of completion for the vocational training in a graduation ceremony held at the OPM office in Gulu city.
Cheptegei, ran with the leading pack from the beginning up to 9.5 kilo-meters, when a group of three athletes including the Kenyan and the Eritrea’s who both secured second and third positions respectively.
Henry Opolot, the Commissioner for Agricultural Extension and Skills Management at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), while speaking to URN at the launch of the AGRA Project, said there is a need to improve communication and information sharing about the financial products available in the country aimed at supporting farmers.
Betty Aol Ocan, the Woman MP of Gulu City, also appealed to the cultural, religious and political leaders to ensure that the people do not remain in exile.
