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24 December 2025, 5:29 pm
Communities applaud Col. Dr John Francis Ongia for borehole repair initiative
By Ivan Onyinge The communities of Awinyicoa and Obangakura in Nabweyo Parish, Namasale Sub county, Amolatar District, have expressed hope and excitement following the repair of their long-neglected borehole, an intervention credited to Col. Dr John Francis Ongia, who is…
17 December 2025, 10:04 am
Environment Officer urges innovation for conservation in Amolatar
By Sarah Ejang In a heartfelt appeal to students returning home for the holidays, Ms Molly Ayo, Environment Officer for Amolatar District Local Government, has emphasised the pivotal role young innovators can play in environmental conservation. During an interview with…
17 December 2025, 9:08 am
Farmers urged to capitalise on light rainfall for sustainable crop production
By Sarah Ejang In a recent interview with our news desk, Otii Vincent, the manager of Firm Smart Agro Input based in Amolatar, emphasised the importance of making use of the ongoing light rainfall to prepare for crop planting. He…
15 December 2025, 4:06 pm
45 farmers’ groups in Amolatar to gain from climate-smart agriculture project
By Sarah Ejang In a promising development for local agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the enrolment of 45 farmers’ groups from Amolatar District to participate in the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). This initiative, funded by…
9 December 2025, 3:21 pm
Amolatar educators demand unpaid salaries after six-month delay
By Sarah Ejang In Amolatar District, a group of educators has raised concerns about the troubling issue of unpaid salaries, claiming they have gone six months without remuneration. These teachers, who wish to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions, were…
9 December 2025, 11:56 am
FAPAD holds community dialogues on GBV in Akwon and Agikdak
By Sarah Ejang On 5 and 8 December 2025, Fapad facilitated an important community dialogue in Akwon and Agikdak subcounties to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The initiative aimed to encourage discussions on domestic issues, emphasising…
27 November 2025, 10:59 am
Fapad graduates participatory innovators among farmers in Awelo sub county
By Sarah Ejang On the vibrant afternoon of 26 November 2025, the community of Awelo Sub county gathered in Awelo Village, Odyedo Parish, to celebrate a significant milestone: the graduation of 26 participatory innovators trained by Fafad. The event marked…
21 November 2025, 3:56 pm
Environment officer warns Amolatar as human activity fuels deadly floods and ext…
By Sarah Ejang In a compelling statement that resonates with the realities faced by countless individuals in Amolatar, Ms. Ayo Molly, the Environment Officer for the district, has sounded the alarm on the escalating effects of climate change. This alarming…
19 November 2025, 3:07 pm
Empowering women in Uganda’s political landscape, a call for equal opportu…
By Sarah Ejang As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the political arena is witnessing a transformative shift, particularly with the emergence of female candidates contesting directly elected positions. This development has stirred mixed reactions among various stakeholders. While some…
17 November 2025, 9:38 pm
Acii-Muchora road to benefit from climate smart agriculture project funding
By Sarah Ejang The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is pleased to announce that Amolatar District will benefit from the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), supported by funding from the World Bank. This important initiative…