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Infrastructure
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.…
13 March 2025, 11:25 AM
13 subcounties in Agago district lack police posts
By Freeman Canogura Thirteen subcounties in Agago district are operating without a single police post, leaving residents vulnerable to rising crime. The affected subcounties are Ajali, Lukole, Adilang, Laperebong, Geregere, Arum, Agengo, Lamiyo, Kuywee, Parabongo, Lira Palwo, Wol and Omiya…
1 March 2025, 11:14 am
Works ministry, traffic police announce road repairs
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the country approaches the 2026 election year, government ministries and agencies are using the available time to ensure that everything runs smoothly. According to the latest police crime report, the percentage of deaths related to road…
10 January 2025, 8:34 pm
Oyam district roads committee criticises businessmen for road deterioration
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Oyam District Roads Committee, led by Hon. Santa Alum Ogwang, Woman MP for Oyam district, has raised concerns over the rapid deterioration of newly constructed roads, attributing the issue to overloading by business transporters. Following…
12 December 2024, 7:50 pm
ERA warns public against illegal electricity usage
By Eman Yonah Oruk and Daniel Oyat Obong The pronouncement was made by Kasita Ibrahim, who works as the Co-operator and Consumers Affairs Officer, during an engagement meeting organised by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) for all media houses in…
6 November 2024, 8:59 am
Minakulu residents celebrate two boreholes repaired by Ogwang Obura
Borehole repairs by a team of engineers from Joyakel at Boda villages in Kulu Abura Minakulu subcounty. By Eman Yonah Oruk Over 5,000 residents of Minakulu subcounty, Oyam South in Oyam district are celebrating the repair of two boreholes by…