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1 April 2025, 14:46
OPM delivers food relief to hailstorm victims in Rukungiri
By Uziah Tusaasire The hailstorms destroyed crops, including banana plantations, cassava, maize, and peas, exacerbating food insecurity in the region. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has provided food relief to residents of Rukungiri municipality following devastating hailstorms that…
1 April 2025, 2:35 pm
Museveni appoints new ISO director general and deputy director general
By Sarah Ejang The Presidential Press Unit (PPU) announces that His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda, has appointed Mr Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). This appointment follows the passing of…
31 March 2025, 7:40 pm
UEDCL reassures Ugandans of a stable power supply as UMEME Limited hands over
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has praised Umeme Limited for its 20 years of service, highlighting their achievement in expanding the country’s electricity customer base to 2.5 million…
31 March 2025, 12:24 pm
Amolatar: council meeting highlights – Petition on budget execution and projec…
By Sarah Ejang At a recent council meeting, Councillor Okao Kizito from Agikdak sub county submitted a critical petition to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) through the district speaker. The petition centred on the draft budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal…
31 March 2025, 12:12 pm
Amolatar district draft budget proposes Shs 30.35 billion for 2025/2026
By Sarah Ejang The local government of Amolatar district has unveiled its draft budget estimate of UGX 30,354,449,000 for the fiscal year 2025/2026. This ambitious fiscal plan outlines comprehensive financial strategies aimed at promoting development and improving service delivery within…
26 March 2025, 12:12 pm
Farmers in Amolatar district demand urgent infrastructure improvements
By Sarah Ejang Farmers in Amolatar district are expressing their frustration as the deteriorating state of local roads severely hampers their ability to transport produce to vital markets in Lira and Soroti. The urgency of their plight became alarmingly apparent…
19 March 2025, 5:28 pm
LC1s and 2s in Pader frustrated by delayed 2024/25 ex-gratia payments
By Okello Gift Pader District Local Council One and Two leaders have expressed disappointment over the delayed payment of 269 million Ugandan shillings in ex-gratia funds for the 2023/2024 financial year. The district has 890 LC1 and 98 LC2 chairpersons,…
19 March 2025, 2:01 pm
Police decries low turn up in the ongoing recruitment
By Jeniffer Acheng The police in Kotido district have expressed concern over the low number of applicants responding to the Uganda Police Force recruitment call. The force is currently conducting a nationwide recruitment drive for 10,000 police constables, an exercise…
19 March 2025, 1:36 pm
Kotido leaders struggling to declare wealth to the IGG
By Bondry Kilenga Only 19% of Kotido district political leaders and 30% of municipal political leaders have complied with the legal requirement to declare their incomes and liabilities to the Inspector General of Government (IGG). The revelation was made during…
19 March 2025, 10:09 am
Amolatar district leaders tackle cattle compensation ahead of Attorney General m…
By Alphonse Odur Leaders from Amolatar district are set to meet with the Attorney General next week, following a pivotal closed-door meeting held on Tuesday, 18th March 2025. This significant gathering, presided over by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Paul Mpiiwa…