Radio COMNETU
Government
17 April 2026, 8:21 pm
NIRA launches mass distribution of over 10,000 National IDs in Arua
By Andrew Ogwang The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched the mass distribution of more than 10,000 National Identity Cards in Arua City and Arua District. The exercise, which began today, is being conducted at the OPM Grounds…
17 April 2026, 3:32 pm
Alebtong tops Lango in 2025 service delivery performance report
By Baker Okello Alebtong District has emerged as the best-performing local government in the Lango sub-region in the 2025 Service Delivery Performance Report, scoring 92 per cent and ranking 28th nationally. According to the report released by the Office of…
16 April 2026, 9:02 pm
Parliament grills energy ministry over rural electrification delays
By Winnie Auma A heated session in parliament today has exposed growing frustration among lawmakers over the slow pace of rural electrification, with Members of Parliament accusing the Ministry of Energy of poor performance, lack of accountability, and failing to…
3 April 2026, 2:30 pm
Uganda Bureau of Statistics releases revised dissemination calendar
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has today released a revised calendar for completed surveys and census reports. The announcement was made by the Bureau’s spokesperson, Didacus Okoth, on behalf of the Executive Director, Dr Chris Mukiza,…
19 March 2026, 11:08 am
Kyegegwa: Village Chairperson perish in a road accident, authorities push for hi…
By Collins Ainomugisha Katushabe John popularly known as Emanzi the chairperson for Kishagazi East cell, along with Dr. Dickson Kamugisha, a veterinary officer and resident of Kishagazi East village, both in Ruyonza Sub County, were involved in a fatal accident…
15 March 2026, 1:24 pm
RDCs tasked to attend District planning meetings to improve service delivery
By Ambrose Okwanga RDCs in Lango have been urged to attend district planning meetings to strengthen monitoring of government programs The call was made on Friday 13.03.2026, during the closure of a three day capacity building training that brought together…
14 March 2026, 11:00 am
Avoid dark corner file submission: Pader council calls for transparency in recru…
By Okwong Geoffrey Councilors in Pader District have called for transparency in the upcoming recruitment exercise scheduled to take place later this month, raising concerns about how the process is being handled by the district leadership. The concerns were raised…
3 March 2026, 1:27 pm
Government rolls out mobile passport units, clarifies visa-free travel and onlin…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Internal Affairs has introduced Mobile Passport Units to assist Ugandans who are unable to physically visit passport offices for interviews and biometric capture. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the ministry spokesperson, Simon…
24 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Government confirms LC elections before May 2026
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has confirmed that elections for Local Council (LC) I and II will be conducted between March and early May 2026. Magyezi made the remarks while addressing the media at the…
7 February 2026, 6:57 pm
Ministry releases February 2026 weather update, urges farmers to use rain wisely
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment has released the national weather update for February 2026, advising the public—particularly farmers—to make proper use of any rainfall received during the month. Speaking yesterday through the Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred…