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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, 6:25 am
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…
22 October 2024, 11:28 am
Kitgum municipality to connect over 100 solar street lights
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Kitgum municipality is set to install 105 more solar street lights in the three divisions of Central, Pandwong and Pager, to enhance security and beautify the town, particularly at night. Kitgum Municipal Engineer, Eng. Alexis Abonga…
18 October 2024, 1:17 pm
RDC Ebil directs for temporary stoppage of GAPCO renovation
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Kitgum Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Ebil Jimmy Ssegawa has directed the Town Clark Kitgum municipality to write to the contractor to temporarily stop renovating the GAPCO building. The directive came in after several meetings…
16 October 2024, 11:24
Pader Woman MP demands urgent repairs on Kitgum-Lira highway
By Lakomekec Kinyera The Lira-Kitgum Highway, one of Northern Uganda’s most vital transportation routes, has become a symbol of frustration and discontent for both lawmakers and residents. Stretching across key districts such as Pader, Kitgum, Lira, and Agago, this highway…