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14 March 2024, 9:12 am
RDC Kasese asks for special slot for PWDs
By Augustine Mumbere, The Kasese Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Erias Byamungu has asked the Kasese Resident District Commissioner to give a special slot for Persons with disabilities at the regional skilling hub based in Mubuku town council in Kasese district.…
14 March 2024, 7:38 am
Kole leaders want ban on wetland cultivation lifted
By Ongora Denish (denish.ongora@vol.co.ug) Kole Kole district leaders are contemplating requesting president Museveni to lift a ban on wetland cultivation to allow locals in the district utilize the wetlands to grow food. In 2021, president Museveni banned growing of rice…
13 March 2024, 3:45 pm
Fire destroys over 20 houses in Kotido District
By Joseph Logola Fire has destroyed a total of 24 grass thatched houses in Lomukura village, Thiwakol parish, Nakapelimoru sub county, Kotido district. The fire which was reportedly set by a 3-year-old child left many people homeless and counting losses.…
12 March 2024, 4:26 pm
Care International Steps up efforts to end Cultural Impediment for Nutr…
Care International has intensified its efforts to combat detrimental cultural practices affecting the dietary intake of women of reproductive age and children under five years old in the Karamoja sub-region. Food taboos have been identified as significant barriers contributing to…
11 March 2024, 7:22 pm
35 year old man loses life in a fatal accident, Police investigates
By Kyamanduma Patrick, Police have started investigations to ascertain circumstances under which a 35-year-old man reportedly died after a fatal accident last evening in Hima town council, along Fort portal-Kasese Highway. The Community Liaisons officer for Rwenzori East Region, SP.…
6 March 2024, 12:56 pm
Rwenzururu youth cautioned against adaptation to western culture
By Augustine Mumbere Hon. Yusuf Masereka Kiduha, the mobilizer for Rwenzururu Veterans in Rwenzori Region, has cautioned the youth against adaptation to western culture. Speaking to the press shortly after addressing Rwenzururu Veterans at the mayor’s garden in Kasese Municipality…
27 February 2024, 1:54 pm
Kapeta Sub County LC3 Chairperson and Sub County Chief Accused of Withdrawing Di…
By Bondry Kilenga The beneficiaries of the recently distributed iron sheets in Kapeeta sub county, Kotido district have accused their area LC3 chairperson and the acting sub county chief of allegedly withdrawing some iron sheet from them. This follows 2…
27 February 2024, 1:21 pm
Locals cautioned against encroaching Apac Aquaculture project land
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili Residents of Tarogali Parish in Ibuje Sub-County Apac District have been warned against encroaching the Aquaculture project land. George Abdul, the Apac Resident District Commissioner issued the warning recently during a security…
27 February 2024, 10:19 am
Lango cultural institution speaker, deputy speaker impeached
Lango Cultural Foundation speaker Dila Oyuku and his deputy Anthony Oyuku (at the fore ground) at a recent council meeting By Denish Ongora and Bonny Otim Ogwal (editor@vol.co.ug) Lira City. The Council of Owitong (Clan heads) of Lango has impeached the…
23 February 2024, 11:30 am
Oyam Receives 19,500 tonnes of relief food from OPM
By Chris Woo In October 2023, hailstorms destroyed crops such as cassava, maize, and beans and peas causing food shortage in the sub-counties of Abok and Aleka, Oyam District. The consignment of the relief food and non-food relief were delivered…