In the agreement, the teacher and the school are to pay the sum in two installments, beginning on December 2, 2024, and concluding on March 2, 2025. Additionally, the court instructed that the teacher and the school must continue covering Obadia’s medical treatment until he fully recovers.
Amuria State Attorney Moses Madaya emphasized that Ocen has been a persistent threat to the community, having been detained multiple times for similar offenses. He is suspected of being part of a criminal group that remains at large, and efforts are underway to apprehend those individuals.
Obadia was beaten in September 2023 and admitted at Soroti Regional Hospital, from where he was discharged in February without any improvement. But his family failed to raise enough money for his specialised treatment, leaving him to rot at home.
Stella Agudo, one of the surviving traders says the accident occurred around 6:00am along Soroti- Amuria Road. She told our reporter at the scene that the affected traders were buried by the produce bags that were filled in the vehicle, adding that the situation was worsened by the stagnant water in the bridge.
The teacher walks free while Abraham Obadia battles pain at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital's bed. Doctors say Obadia may require an expensive surgery if he is to get back on his feet.
Oscar Gregg Ageca, the East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman says that the church members were confined in the worship center and were prohibited from drinking borehole or tap water in preference for only spring water.
Fr. Mubiru is recognized for his contributions to development through the Soroti Catholic Diocese Integrated Development Organization (SOCADIDO), which he founded in 1981. SOCADIDO's mission is to ensure communities in the Teso region have access to social and economic services.
Father Mubiru is a former long serving development coordinator for Soroti Catholic Diocese who spearheaded relief and socio-economic development activities in Teso during some of the most difficult years. He told the congregation gathered for the ruby celebrations at St. Peter Canisius Parish Orungo in Amuria district that his 40 years of priesthood have been characterized by suffering and misunderstanding.
According to the notice, the districts received less funds for payment of salaries from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the first quarter to the tune of over 1.5 billion Shillings.
Francis Akorikin, the Kapelebyong District LC V Chairperson has urged the Ministry of Works to prioritize works on the Soroti- Amuria- Abim- Kotido highway to save the situation.
Oscar Gregg Ageca, the East Kyoga Region Police Spokesman, says that most of the victims died due to suffocation from the Taplin that was covering the Fuso truck registration number UBA 670V they were traveling aboard.
Although the identities of the deceased traders have not yet been identified, our reporter says that 12 people died on the spot and another died at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital where they were rushed for treatment. Among the dead are seven women and six men.
According to the family and the Police in Amuria, the minister met all the costs of Okurut’s transportation and medication while at Butabika Hospital. Beatrice Akol, the mother of Okurut, says that her son’s mental condition started 12 years ago after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education, ICT from Makerere University.
Charles Engoru Echemu, also former District Council Speaker in Amuria District was arrested on Thursday for causing financial loss to the government. Echemu is accused of refusing to refund 6.4 Million Shillings to Amuria District Local Government for salary that he received over and above his statutory entitlement.
The prelate who was conducting confirmation service in Amuria Archdeaconry got concerned when he saw the community baking bricks for the construction of the school.
The traders, mainly from Amuria district were travelling to Ochorimongin Cattle Market in Katakwi district with produce aboard a Canter Lorry registration number UAZ 855X.
According to Muntu, much as the majority of Ugandans rely on crop production, animal husbandry and fisheries, the government only allocates a paltry 3.8 percent of the budget to the sector.
In his campaign trail in Amuria and Katakwi districts, Mao canvassed for votes for DP flag bearers in Abiya and Kuju Sub Counties. According to Mao, his approach is to strengthen structures at lower levels to enable the party grow to cause change.