Christians from Catholic parishes including Christ the King, Oli, Ediofe Cathedral, Ragem, Ombaci, Pokea, and Archdeaconries such as Arua Urban and Arua gathered as early as 8 a.m. to begin the solemn procession.
During the award ceremony held on April 14, 2025, at Nebbi NGO Forum’s offices in Paidha Town Council, Alfred Ogenmungu, project officer for “Alochi Ku Somo,” emphasized the role of this funding in supporting both personal and professional development.
Bakoko, who returned to Uganda in August 2024, has since been residing and working with the Office of General Salim Saleh in Gulu but had not set foot in West Nile or her hometown of Arua until now.
On Saturday, thousands of people thronged Geya Primary School grounds to commemorate 23 years since the former rebel groups of Uganda National Rescue Front-UNRF II and West Nile Bank Front signed a peace accord with the NRM government.
During the homily, Fr. Yobuta said many Christians have become a target for emerging cults that entice new members with material gifts like money, women among other things.
