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25 March 2026, 4:05 pm
Persons with Disabilities call for more leadership empowerment skills
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM “I applaud the management of Mama FM for the mentorship and trainings that empowered me. However, I condemn men who exploit women with disabilities, impregnating them and later…
25 March 2026, 3:58 pm
Acholi leaders back Rwot David Onen Acana II’s girl child education campaign
By Gift Okello Leaders across the Acholi sub-region have pledged total support for a community-driven education initiative spearheaded by Rwot David Onen Acana II. The commitment was solidified during the Ker Kwaro Acholi leader’s 60th birthday celebrations at Kaunda Grounds,…
19 March 2026, 9:49 pm
Primary four pupil commit suicide by hanging in Kazinga town council –Kyegegwa
By: Kyalisiima Asuman Residents of Kazinga town council in Kyegegwa district woke up in shock on Wednesday, following discovery of the body of a primary Four learner hanging in a slaughter slab, suspected to have died by suicide. The deceased…
17 March 2026, 1:48 am
Acholi Ker kal kwaro marks Rwot Acana II at 60 with girls’ education campaign
By Gift Okello A major cultural and philanthropic event is set to unfold in Northern Uganda as the Acholi Paramount Chief, David Onen Acana II, prepares to mark his 60th birthday with a large-scale fundraising drive aimed at transforming girl-child…
12 March 2026, 4:19 pm
Citizens urged to take active role in community policing as crime remains a conc…
Byamukama Alozious Security officials and community leaders have called for stronger collaboration between citizens, the media and law enforcement agencies to strengthen public safety, emphasizing that fighting crime is a shared responsibility that goes beyond the police force. Speaking during…
10 March 2026, 10:50 am
NAROWAChiefDemandsActionsAgainstKaramojaNormsUnderminingWomen’s Land Right…
By Helen Aguyo The Executive Director of Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) , an umbrella Community-Based Organization for women groups, Jessica Ruth Ataa, has expressed concern about customary practices in Karamoja that continue to undermine women’s land rights, health, and livelihoods. She notes that despite national laws guaranteeing equality, many women in…
7 March 2026, 12:27 am
Less than half of budget secured for Gulu Women’s Day 2026 event
By Gift Okello Authorities in Gulu District have intensified their call for financial and logistical support as preparations for the International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations face a significant funding shortfall. The district has allocated UGX 21,840,000 for the event, which…
6 March 2026, 1:07 pm
MTN MoMo, KCCA donate hampers to female Muslim street cleaners
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to appreciate female Muslim street cleaners, MTN MoMo, in partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has donated hampers to selected cleaners in Kampala. The event was held at City Hall and attended…
3 March 2026, 8:26 pm
Debt pressure turns deadly: 52-year-old Gulu businesswoman found dead in suspect…
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City are investigating the tragic death of a 52-year-old businesswoman, Claire Nambooze, whose body was discovered hanging inside her residence in Tegwana Cell, Laroo-Pece Division on Saturday afternoon. According to David Ongom Mudong, spokesperson…
27 February 2026, 5:53 pm
PDM Secretary Released on Bond after Misusing Family Funds
By Otim Moses The Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretary of Lukwor Parish in Labongo Amida Sub-county, Kitgum District, has been released on police bond after admitting to misusing funds belonging to his own family members under the government poverty alleviation…