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15 September 2026, 1:28 pm
Stepfather arrested after burning stepdaughter’s hands over alleged 200-shilli…
By Odur Alphonce Ojok and Sarah Ejang On Monday, police from Alemere Police Station employed live ammunition to apprehend Mr. Esongu Nickson, known as Onik, following a harrowing incident involving the brutal abuse of his stepdaughter. The child’s hands were…
14 September 2026, 6:01 pm
Deputy RDC praises Pule Magendo’s NRM legacy, seeks recognition and mobility s…
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Obonyo Magwar has called for national recognition and mobility support for 73-year-old National Resistance Movement (NRM) pioneer William Pule Magendo. Magwar made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Pule, whom…
9 September 2026, 7:30 pm
Amolatar District to spend Shs 1.5 billion on pensioners’ gratuity
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District Local Government will spend Shs 1.5 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year to pay gratuity to retired public servants. The District Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Geoffrey Vuciri, revealed this while addressing pensioners during a meeting…
8 September 2026, 8:46 pm
Amolatar suspect escapes after motorcycle crash injures police officer, complain…
By Odur Alphonce A police officer and a complainant sustained broken legs after a suspect arrested for robbery escaped while being transferred to Amolatar Central Police Station. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, near Acengryeny Primary School in…
8 September 2026, 5:33 pm
Amolatar District gets Shs 400 million to complete Council Hall
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District has received a budget allocation of Shs 400 million to support the completion of a modern 600-seater Council Hall, which forms part of the district’s two-storey Administration Block. The funding under the sixth phase of…
7 September 2026, 9:55 pm
Farmers praise Amolatar UCSATP focal person for transforming agriculture
By Sarah Ejang Farmers in Amolatar District have praised Samuel Dulson Okello, the focal point person for the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), for his role in promoting and successfully implementing the project in the district. The praise…
7 September 2026, 6:13 pm
Lango chief calls for revival of traditional rainmaking rituals
By Sarah Ejang The Paramount Chief of Lango, Eng. Dr Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has called on his subjects to revive traditional rainmaking rituals during prolonged dry spells affecting the region. Speaking on Sunday evening at his palace in Senior…
7 September 2026, 2:29 pm
Farmers urged to use protective gear and adopt climate-resilient practices
By Aloka Innocent Farmers have been encouraged to wear protective gear when applying chemicals on their farms to safeguard their health. The call was made by Otuu Vincent, manager of Farm Smart Agro Input. He noted that many farmers and…
4 September 2026, 11:10 am
Elders to perform rain dance as severe drought grips Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce Elders in Kabangala Parish, Muntu Subcounty, Amolatar District, have resolved to perform a traditional rain dance today, Friday, following a severe one-month drought that has affected the area. Speaking to our reporter yesterday evening, Mr Ocen Andrew,…
28 August 2026, 9:45 pm
Bishop Olwa heads to Amolatar to mobilise believers for Archbishop’s visit
By Sarah Ejang The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Professor Alfred Olwa, will visit Amolatar on Sunday, 30 August 2026, to prepare Christians and the wider community for the forthcoming visit of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most…