The training, implemented by the International Justice Mission (IJM) in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, aims to enhance the capabilities of LC members in executing their roles effectively.
In an interview with URN, Ogeri revealed that the incumbent Member of Parliament for the constituency has failed to address the problems facing single mothers in the area.
Meanwhile, the prepaid metering is self-monitoring as supply is tabulated based on the amount of money deposited either through the mobile money accounts to the system or through bank services.
The Chairperson Veteran Affairs Acholi Sub Region Rt. Lieutenant Alfred Ocaya however warned that the retirees should avoid being used by the opposition who are struggling to unseat the sitting government.
Gen. Otema recently kicked off consultative meetings in several parishes within the Bardege-Layibi Division where he intends to vie for the Gulu West Constituency Parliamentary seat. Gulu West constituency is currently under the leadership of Martin Ojara Mapenduzi.
Olanya, who holds a Diploma in Mechanization in Agriculture from Busitema University, has established a maggot production farm in the backyard of his half-acre piece of land.
Florence Atoo, the Kanyagoga ‘A’ Cell Local Chairperson, said that the suspects included a woman she only identified as Florence, her husband, and another unidentified man.
More than 600 vendors trading in different merchandise turned up expecting to acquire space but the exercise ended shortly after heavily armed police officers stormed the area in their patrol vehicles and asked all the people to leave.
Last month, the city authorities forcefully kicked hundreds of vendors from the major streets of the city center citing they were illegally operating. Others evicted included roadside bus operators, pickups, and tricycle operators along Gulu-Kampala Highway.
The residents say that the roads have become accident spots for motorists and vehicles due to the dust especially during the dry seasons and mud during the rainy seasons.
Gulu City has dozens of hotspot areas across the 128 villages in Pece – Laroo and Bardege - Layibi Divisions that include Go-Down, Industrial Area, Kasubi, For God, Kirombe in Kabedopong, St. Mauritz Trading Centre, Unyama, Cuk Pa Atuku and Cenyjere are hideouts for the wrongdoers.
According to Abongo, the operation specifically targeting maize mills follows the expiry of the six months’ ultimatum issued by the standards body in January this year to certify their products as well as meet all the requirements.
The operation follows public outcry about the unbecoming criminal cases within the Bardege-Layibi division that are reportedly manned by suspected street gangs.
Six candidates have expressed interest to contest for the position with three from the NRM and two from Forum for Democratic Change and an Independent candidate.
On Tuesday, Obete declared Lumumba elected with 2,636 votes while Ogwette came second with 2,594 votes. This prompted dozens of Ogwette’s supporters and DP leaders led by the Gulu Municipality Member of parliament, Lyandro Komakech to lead a procession in the streets of Gulu City.
Jimmy Patrick Okema, the Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson told URN in an interview that the suspect was immediately arrested following the death of Okwera who was a witness against Oweka when he was remanded to Gulu Prison for six months last year accused of having sexual intercourse with another man and while on remand he vowed several times to kill Okwera for testifying against him.
