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Infrastructure
4 October 2025, 4:22 pm
Public scrutiny mounts as Olwol road project falls short of expectations
By Aceng Patricia Amne When Olwol Road in Lira City was finally completed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) programme, it was expected to transform one of the busiest commercial corridors in the city. Instead, questions now…
1 September 2025, 7:47 pm
Geoffrey Owili repairs 13 culverts, boosting infrastructure in Oyam South
By Eman Yonah Oruk In a major step toward improving rural connectivity, 13 culverts have been successfully repaired in Nuyo village, along the swampy stretch linking Minakulu town council and Minakulu subcounty to Kong trading centre. The route crosses into…
8 August 2025, 8:34 pm
Hon. Santa Alum Ogwang restores hope through road rehabilitation in Oyam
By Eman yonah oruk and Simon Peter oceng Amwolo Hon. Santa Alum Ogwang, Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, has reignited hope among residents following the commencement of road rehabilitation works connecting Kamdini Sub county in Oyam District to…
4 July 2025, 5:19 pm
Awidakowil residents angry over poor roads despite funding
By Sarah Ejang In the heart of Amolatar District, the residents of Awidakowil village in Agikdak sub county, northern Uganda, are voicing their frustration over the poor condition of the Tangala–Awidakowil road. Despite a significant allocation of 1 billion Ugandan…
7 June 2025, 4:53 pm
Lira District allocates 92 million for new classroom block at Baroganda primary…
lira district headquarter By Ceaser Odongo & Baker Okello Lira District Local Government has allocated over 90 million shillings for the construction of a new classroom block at Baroganda Primary School in Agweng Sub-county. The Vice Chairperson of Lira District,…
7 June 2025, 4:45 pm
Grader Breakdown Delays Road Works in Agali Sub County, Lira District
grader breakdown curtsey photo By Dickens Aruca & Baker Okello A grader breakdown has delayed the rehabilitation of a 9-kilometer impassable road in Agali Sub-County, Lira District, despite its inclusion in the 2024/2025 financial year budget. Residents have expressed frustration…
4 June 2025, 9:27 am
Lira district allocates over 200 million to upgrade Amac Health Centre IV
By Ceaser Odongo & Baker Okello The Lira District Local Government has earmarked over UGX 200 million for infrastructural improvements at Amac Health Centre IV, located in Erute South County. According to Bony Omara, the Vice Chairperson LCV of Lira…
1 June 2025, 4:19 pm
Leaders concerned over delayed construction of new Lira district headquarters
By Ceaser Odongo Leaders in Lira district have raised concerns over the delayed construction of the new Lira District Headquarters, despite the government releasing significant funds for the project. The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Lira, Beatrice Molly Abang, says…
30 May 2025, 7:56 pm
Shs1B Lira city road faces criticism over safety, design flaws
By Aceng Patricia Amne Olwol road in Lira city was recently completed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program, but questions have emerged about whether the project delivered value for money. USMID, a World Bank-funded initiative launched…
12 May 2025, 06:25
MP Kibalya fulfills dream, opens free modern hospital in Bugabula South
By Ali Lukomo The Member of Parliament for Bugabula South, Hon. Henry Morris Kibalya, has officially opened a fully equipped hospital in his constituency, fulfilling a long-held dream to address the growing demand for quality health services in the area.…