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19 September 2024, 10:27 pm
Austrian Development Corporation, UMWA continues its efforts to combat GBV
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is intensifying its campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda by training journalists to report effectively on GBV stories and create an impact. As part of its efforts, UMWA, funded by…
18 September 2024, 3:05 pm
Oyam North MP donated 300 broilers worth 3 million to Kampala Boys
By Eman Yonah Oruk Kampala Boys is an association of reformed gangs based at Oyam town council, aiming to improve their livelihoods through participation in various economic activities. Dr Eunice Apio Otuku, the Member of Parliament for Oyam North, recently…
14 September 2024, 19:08
Pader police launch door-to-door crime awareness campaign
By Ekel Daniel Bonny Police in Pader district have launched a door-to-door awareness campaign aimed at engaging the community in crime prevention in response to the increasing levels of insecurity in the district. The campaign, which commenced on 13 September…
10 September 2024, 6:23 pm
Man drowns in Otuke district after avoiding clan discipline
By Denis Okello A 40-year-old local of Barjobi town council in Otuke district drowned in a swamp yesterday while fleeing his clan members from Onywali Ipyeda, who allegedly planned to discipline him. Barjobi town council Chairman, Sam Bob Okello, identified…
7 September 2024, 17:42
Pader RDC orders arrest over PDM money extortion claim
By Ekel Bonny Daniel In a dramatic turn of events, Pader Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Milton Odongo has called for an investigation into alleged extortion linked to the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. This order follows serious complaints against Parish…
3 September 2024, 10:24
MP Santa Okot contributes shs 10 million to support women in Pader
By David Acire Oyoo In a powerful demonstration of community support and empowerment, Santa Okot, the Member of Parliament for Aruu North County, generously donated Shs 10 million to six women’s groups in Acholibur town council and Acholibur sub-county on…
30 August 2024, 17:21
Pader community joins LIFE-AR climate adaptation effort
By James Patrick Odongo In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience, 342 households from eight villages in Kilim parish, Laguti subcounty, Pader district, have pledged their land for the Least Developed Countries Initiative on Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR)…
27 August 2024, 10:15 pm
World Vision Uganda ends 15-year mission, urges sustainability
By James Muhumuza World Vision began its work in Uganda in 1986, helping communities in the Luwero triangle in central Uganda to resettle and rebuild their infrastructure following the 1981–1986 war. After 15 years of dedicated service, World Vision Uganda…
26 August 2024, 1:49 pm
Little Miss Uganda supports survivors of Kiteezi landfill
By Robbina Nanfuka Kiteezi accident survivors urge government for increased support. Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill accident have called on the government for additional support to help them secure essential resources. This appeal was made during a donation event facilitated…
26 August 2024, 12:28 pm
Minakulu residents celebrate the repair of a borehole by Ogwang Obura
By Woo Christ Over 4,000 residents of Minakulu Subcounty, Oyam South, are celebrating the repair of a vital borehole by parliamentary aspirant Patrick Ogwang Obura. The borehole, located at Ajaga Primary School, had been non-functional since 2006, exacerbating water scarcity…