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24 September 2026, 10:25 am
Parliamentary petition prompts ministry action on flooded Olik swamp road connec…
By Odur Alphonce Engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport have confirmed that construction works on the Olik swamp road, connecting Awelo and Team subcounties, will commence in October. The announcement follows a field inspection conducted Wednesday 23rd.Sept.2026 at…
24 September 2026, 10:15 am
Pearl Bank offers 1% loans to Amolatar savings groups
By Odur Alphonce More than 500 Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) groups from the 16 subcounties and town councils in Amolatar district are set to benefit from loans offered by Pearl Bank at an interest rate of just one…
23 September 2026, 9:48 pm
Only one government school pupil gets first grade in Amolatar mock exams
By Sarah Ejang and Gerlad Odongo Private primary schools have heavily outperformed government-aided institutions in the newly released Amolatar District 2026 primary mock examinations. Out of 2,875 registered candidates across 104 schools, only 28 pupils achieved Division One (First Grade).…
22 September 2026, 3:54 pm
PLU coordinator Olobo flags off registration drive in Amolatar
By Sarah Ejang The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) coordinator in charge of elders in the Lango Sub-region, Hon. James Olobo Dubai, former Member of Parliament for Kioga North, former NRM chairperson for Amolatar and former MP aspirant for Kaberamaido…
22 September 2026, 11:04 am
Archbishop Kaziimba urges Amolatar Christians to put God first
By Sarah Ejang The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has described the people of Amolatar as blessed for living at the geographical centre of Uganda. The Archbishop made the remarks on Monday,…
21 September 2026, 10:36 am
NRM Secretary General Todwong welcomes opposition defectors in Amolatar
By Sarah Ejang and Odur Alphonce Ojok National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Richard Todwong has welcomed a group of senior former opposition leaders who recently joined the ruling party in Amolatar District. The group comprised former members of the…
21 September 2026, 8:59 am
Inzikuru launches U-14 tournament, pledges annual youth sports support
By Sarah Ejang Legendary Ugandan athlete Dorcus Inzikuru has officially launched the Centre of Uganda Tournament in Amolatar District, pledging her long-term support for youth sports development and the promotion of local talent. Inzikuru, a former 3,000-metre steeplechase world champion,…
19 September 2026, 10:15 am
Amolatar Secondary shines in mocks as parents urged to return students
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonce Odur Amolatar Secondary School has recorded an outstanding performance in the recently released Senior Four mock examinations conducted under the Lango Subregion Examination and Assessment Association (LASEMEA). Speaking to our reporter, the head teacher, Mr.…
16 September 2026, 7:04 pm
Amolatar to Verify enrollment before releasing full third-term capitation grants…
By Sarah Ejang The Education Department in Amolatar District will conduct a comprehensive headcount verification before releasing full third-term capitation grants to schools. The District Education Officer, Mr. Obote Peter, announced the plan on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He said…
16 September 2026, 2:00 pm
Hailstorm destroys crops, kills animal and damages church in Aromi parish
By Sarah Ejang A severe hailstorm has destroyed crops and killed a cow in Aromi parish, Akwon sub- county, Amolatar District. The storm, which occurred Tuesday night, was accompanied by strong winds and hailstones. It reportedly destroyed crops like cassava,…