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17 November 2025, 3:07 pm
Lamwo District Releases Ex-Gratia Arrears for Councilors III
By Otim Moses Lamwo District Councillors III are set to receive long-awaited ex-gratia arrears for the 2022/2023 financial year, following the release of UGX 125 million by the district. Documents seen by Tembo FM show that the money covers 15…
17 November 2025, 10:46 am
Friendship betrayal concerns rise as UCU holds tense guild election
By Ronald Ssemagonja Cases of betrayal among close friends continue to spark concern across generations in Uganda, with counsellors and affected individuals sharing experiences of emotional damage caused by broken trust. Many Ugandans say these experiences have contributed to stress-related…
15 November 2025, 12:14 pm
Pader District executives accused of politicising staff recruitment
By Geoffrey Okwong The Pader District Executive Committee has come under fire for allegedly conducting staff recruitments based on political affiliations rather than merit. The issue was raised during a full council meeting held on Wednesday at the district headquarters…
15 November 2025, 11:47 am
Presidential industrial hub beneficiaries urged to become agents of change
By Okwong Geoffery Beneficiaries of the Presidential Industrial Hub in Pader District have been encouraged to act as agents of change among the youths in their respective communities.Speaking during a meeting organised for the trainees at the district headquarters on…
12 November 2025, 5:07 pm
UBOS launches Africa Statistics Week 2025
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the Addis Ababa Plan of Action for Statistical Development in Africa in May 1990, African countries adopted the celebration of African Statistics Day, which was officially launched in November of the same year. The day aims…
10 November 2025, 5:51 pm
NIRA condemns alleged extortion by staff during National ID registration
By Okello Gift The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has condemned reports that some of its staff are extorting money from members of the public in exchange for National Identification Card registration services. NIRA Regional Manager, Mr. Edwin Tukamuhebwa,…
6 November 2025, 11:27 am
Uganda grapples with livestock diseases and climate-driven challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), previously imposed a quarantine on 36 districts affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The restricted areas included Fort Portal City, Bukedea, Bunyangabu,…
5 November 2025, 7:53 pm
Christians urged to pray for the departed and uphold love beyond death
By Okwong Geoffrey Christians have been reminded to always remember and pray for those who have departed from this world. During mass at Blessed Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa Catholic Church in Pader town, Fr. Stephen Opoka urged the congregation…
4 November 2025, 10:58 am
Kampala traders demand action after floods ravage city arcades
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following last week’s floods that devastated several arcades in the city centre, including Qualicel, Total, Sekaziga, Pentagon, and French, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago yesterday convened a meeting at City Hall with traders from the affected buildings…
1 November 2025, 6:48 am
Voters in Acholi told to be vigilant ahead of 2026 general elections
By Geoffrey Okwong Voters in the Acholi sub-region have been urged to remain vigilant and make informed decisions in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. Rt. Rev. Nathan Kyamanywa, the retired Anglican Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese (2002–2014), called on the people…