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24 June 2025, 5:55 pm
Lira City gears up for World Environmental Day celebration focused on plastic po…
By Agilo Agnes Lira City is set to commemorate the belated World Environment Day tomorrow, the 25th of June, at the Lira Mayor’s Gardens. Addressing the press today, Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, explained that while World Environment…
13 June 2025, 3:58 pm
Lira-Amolatar taxi association welcomes suspension of auto express penalty schem…
By Violet Sanyu The Director of the Lira-Amolatar Taxi Drivers’ Association, Mr. Okao Kizito, has welcomed the suspension of the recently launched Auto Express Penalty Scheme (EPS), applauding the government’s responsiveness to public outcry and calling for constructive dialogue between…
13 June 2025, 10:41 am
Over 100 farmer groups in Alebtong to Benefit From Climate Smart Agricultural Tr…
By Agilo Agnes Alebtong is one of the districts selected to benefit from Uganda climate smart Agricultural transformation project funded by the World Bank. Speaking last evening during a media engagement in Lira city, Edward Okullu,the district project focal point…
12 June 2025, 7:40 pm
Public tipped on early passport processing to curb last-minute inconveniences
By Oboke Michael The public has been urged to process passports early to make it easier to travel abroad when the need arises. Emmanuel Ecun, the Lango deputy Regional Immigration Officer, explained that many Ugandans only apply for passports when…
11 June 2025, 9:21 am
Lango leaders deny receiving 46.6 billion in war debt compensation
By Ceaser Odongo Leaders in the Lango sub-region have denied reports that the government has spent over UGX 46.6 billion on war debt compensation in the area. This comes in response to claims by the Lango War Debt Claimants Association,…
6 June 2025, 9:21 am
Apac deputy RDC, warns contractors against shoddy work
By Baker Okello Joan Apio deputy RDC Apac deputy Resident district commissioner, Joan Apio has issued a stern warning to contractors over shoddy work The notice follows an award of contract of over 30 million to a company whose name…
19 May 2025, 7:42 pm
Victoria University applauds Uganda airlines after launching first direct flight…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As one of the strategies to expand Uganda Airlines’ routes, yesterday, the Airline launched its direct flight to London. A ceremony which was held at Entebbe international airport and several dignitaries, graced the event. The flights are…
13 May 2025, 4:32 pm
KACITA accuses URA of using impostors to negotiate on behalf of traders
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of allegedly deploying impostors to pose as traders and negotiate tax matters on behalf of the business community. Speaking during a press conference held…
12 May 2025, 11:00
Agweng Business Association grows UGX 600k into UGX 10m in two years
By James Patrick Odongo In a remarkable show of grassroots financial empowerment, members of Agweng Business Association in Awere subcounty, Pader district have grown a UGX 600,000 cash donation from Aruu County MP Komakech Christopher into over UGX 10 million…
18 April 2025, 5:51 pm
Unilever launches royco cube ku string in Mbale
By Lillian Mugirya Unilever Uganda has introduced its latest product, Royco Cube Ku String, to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. The product is a convenient, hygienic, and affordable pack of 12 individually wrapped…