He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon during the burial of former Supreme Mufti Sheikh Silman Kasule Ndirangwa in Degeya village, Lwengo District. “My dear Sheikhs, you preach to us and we listen, but you should know that your listeners also gauge you. Your actions must align with your speech and the truth,” Kigongo said.
Agricultural BDS providers are individuals or organizations that assist agri-SMEs—enterprises that work directly with farmers to enable access to services such as finance, markets, and business development opportunities.
According to Patrick Ocan Ocitti, the Deputy Town Clerk, the municipal council will target unauthorized containers that have sprung up in the CBD, particularly those disrupting the organization of the area and affecting operations around the Kitgum Main Market.
According to Otai, the people of Bukedea have been misled to believe in non-existent progress. She criticized the recently opened Bukedea Teaching Hospital, claiming it remains inaccessible to the average resident due to high costs, and argued that if Bukedea Health Center IV received proper government funding, it could provide essential services for free.
Speaking at a two-day training retreat at the Source of the Nile Hotel, Dr. Egessa Simplicious, Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), challenged media practitioners to shift their focus toward positive storytelling that showcases the region’s natural beauty and tourism potential.
According to the hospital’s management, the surgical camp will now become an annual fixture aimed at giving underserved communities a chance at receiving safe, affordable, and timely surgical care. Daily operations are scheduled to include 15 general surgeries and 10 gynecological procedures, with hopes of reaching 80 percent of the patients already screened.
According to Barnabas Opiyo, the Kitgum District Entomology Officer and the UCSATP focal person, the verified groups are engaged in diverse enterprises, including crop production, beekeeping, black soldier fly farming, fisheries, and livestock rearing.
Rwot Acana, who has been touring various chiefdoms in Acholi since March 2025, said animals in communal kraals are suffering due to overcrowding, hunger, disease, and lack of shelter, as herders fear taking them to traditional grazing areas due to frequent raids.
The teenage mothers were retooled in digital skills, including social media marketing via platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok, enabling them to promote their goods and services online.
Paul Piramoe, the Regional Human Rights Officer in Moroto, noted that while the commission has the will and capacity to handle complaints, they are constrained by operational challenges.
Ruth Tumusiime, the matron of the home, told URN that the medical debt had accumulated over the past two years due to frequent treatment needs among the children.
Sarah Kasadha, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), criticized the growing trend as a sign of declining professionalism. She made the remarks during an official inspection tour of schools and health facilities across the district.
As of Thursday afternoon, joint security forces at the Atari checkpoint intercepted a vehicle transporting 72 jerricans of crude waragi through the Muyembe–Nakapiripirit road. The suspect, identified as Sodo Juma from Sironko District, was arrested and detained at Ngenge Police Station for further management.
Residents claim that supporters of different political candidates are brutally attacking individuals perceived to be supporting rival camps, resulting in frequent clashes.
Juliet Anango, a lawyer with Redeem International’s Soroti field office—which covers Amuria, Kaberamaido, Soroti, and Kalaki districts—said both sons and daughters are entitled to equal shares of land from their parents.
Walter Okidi Ladwar, President of the Rotary Club of Gulu City and chairperson of the local organising committee, noted that Acholi culture is rich with diverse traditions that will blend seamlessly with German heritage to make the event a success.
The training, which began in late January, included the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (S/NCO) Course and the Instructors Course Level III. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Brig Gen Wycliffe Keita, UPDF Joint Staff for Training and Doctrine.
Among the roads earmarked for construction are 1.4 kilometers of Ben Kiwanuka Road, 0.3 kilometers of Matia Mulumba Road, 0.8 kilometers of Rashid Khamis Road, and 0.2 kilometers of Ginnery Road. Others include Kira Road, Ntake Road, Kigobe Road, Mukalazi Road, Muganzirwazza Road, Katalemwa Road, Kyebando 34x Road, Nsambya Estate Road, Bemba Road, and Cape Villa Wavamuno Road.
