Community
24 September 2026, 8:07 am
Agago residents demand permanent solution to elephant destruction
By Bonny Mike Okello Residents of Omiya Pacwa Sub-county in Agago District have called for a permanent solution to the destruction of crops by elephants and the ongoing dispute over wildlife conservation boundaries. The residents, who say they have suffered…
23 September 2026, 12:13 pm
Gulu local leaders move to heal post-election divisions
By Emmanuel Mwaka Local leaders in Laliya Ward, Laroo-Pece City Division, Gulu City, have joined forces to pool their leadership efforts, build unity, and improve the living standards of their community members. Mr. Ojara Michael, the LC1 Chairperson of Dwol…
21 September 2026, 10:24 pm
Minister Santa Alum donates two tents to St Peter’s Church Anyeke
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President and Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, has fulfilled her pledge to St Peter’s Church Anyeke at…
16 September 2026, 7:22 am
Strange fire burns five houses in Pagwari West, Pader town council
By Geoffrey Okwong Five grass-thatched houses and one bathroom have been completely burnt in a series of unexplained fires in Pagwari West Village, Pader Town Council, leaving residents distressed and raising fears within the community. James Okot, the LC I…
14 September 2026, 9:20 am
Authorities question credibility of First Lady mentorship programme in Kyegegwa
By Collins Ainomugisha A section of leaders in Kazinga Town Council Kyegegwa District have distanced themselves from the operations of an initiative known as “Mentorship program”, which is reportedly mobilising residents to save money for development activities. The authorities say…
13 September 2026, 1:49 pm
WEYA launches Supper Club in Uganda
By Ronald Ssemagonja We EmPOWER You Africa has launched a new Supper Club in Uganda, bringing together community members, families, entrepreneurs, friends and supporters to share a meal, build relationships and empower communities. The initiative, held on September 5 in…
8 September 2026, 6:31 pm
Confusion in Agago as ancestral land falls within Karenga wildlife area
By Bonny Mike Okello There is growing confusion among residents of Omiya Pachwa Sub-county in Agago District after a recent land survey reportedly showed that large portions of their ancestral land fall within neighbouring Karenga District. The residents say they…
23 August 2026, 8:33 pm
Ignite Change Institute empowers vulnerable residents through graduation trainin…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Two hundred and six vulnerable residents from six community groups in Akaka and Wirao parishes, Aber subcounty, graduated on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Oyoe Primary School. The graduation followed six months of training under the…
17 August 2026, 11:04 pm
Over 25 billion shs compensation pending for Rwekunye–Apac–Lira–Puranga pr…
By Winnie Auma The government has yet to pay more than 25 billion shs in compensation to people affected by the construction of the Rwekunye–Apac–Lira–Puranga road project, according to Kole North MP Dr. Samuel Opio Acuti. Dr. Opio, who also…
17 August 2026, 10:55 pm
Religious Leaders, MPs Pray for Janet Museveni’s Recovery
By Annet Nakato The Head of the Office of the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Hajjati Hadijja Namyalo, has met Members of Parliament and religious leaders from different churches to pray for the recovery of First Lady…