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27 October 2026, 11:07 am
18-year-old arrested over brother’s death in Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce Police in Amolatar District are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man who was allegedly struck on the head with a hoe handle by his 18-year-old biological brother during a domestic fight. The deceased, identified as Jacob…
22 October 2026, 9:14 am
Namasale Technical Institute appeals for more government teachers
By Odur Alphonce and Sarah Ejang The Principal of Namasale Technical Institute, Canon Ogwal Moses Owiny, has appealed to the government to deploy more teaching staff to the institution. Currently, the institute has 13 teachers on the government payroll, while…
22 October 2026, 8:53 am
St Luke Church of Uganda marks 100 years of faith and service
By Onyinge Ivan St Luke Church of Uganda in Amolatar District has celebrated 100 years of ministry, during which it has baptised more than 6,583 people and solemnised about 400 marriages since its establishment in 1926. The centenary celebration, held…
22 October 2026, 8:49 am
Amolatar Deputy RDC calls for stronger security, unity and development
By Sarah Ejang A security and development meeting organised by Amolatar Town Council NRM chairperson Alfred Among Adini has called for stronger security patrols, improved coordination among leaders and greater community involvement in combating crime. The meeting, held at Star…
20 October 2026, 6:05 pm
Arwotcek residents demand answers over missing UGX 3.5 billion seed school
By Sarah Ejang Community leaders and residents of Arwotcek Sub-county are demanding accountability following the demolition of their existing community school to make way for a government seed school that has never been constructed. The demand followed an emotional stakeholder…
20 October 2026, 9:12 am
Amolatar PLU nullifies unauthorised membership registration
By Odongo Gerld and Olaka Denis The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) leadership in Amolatar District has nullified all ongoing membership registration activities, declaring them unauthorised, false and misleading. The decision was reached during a district stakeholders’ meeting chaired by…
19 October 2026, 9:25 pm
Church money is not a loan, Canon Okaka tells church leaders
By Onyinge Ivan The Bishop’s Commissary of Lango Diocese, the Very Rev. Canon James Okaka, has urged church leaders and Christians to stop borrowing church funds, saying church money is not a personal loan. Canon Okaka made the remarks on…
19 October 2026, 5:51 pm
Over 300 patients benefit from St Luke’s Day health outreach in Amolatar
By Onyinge Ivan More than 300 patients received medical attention during a health outreach programme held to commemorate St Luke’s Day at St Luke Church of Uganda in Amolatar District. The outreach took place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at…
19 October 2026, 5:22 pm
St Luke Church of Uganda launches archdeacon’s office and conference hall cons…
By Odur Alphonce St Luke Church of Uganda in Amolatar Urban Archdeaconry has officially launched the construction of an archdeacon’s office and conference hall as part of activities to commemorate the church’s centenary anniversary. The launch was supported by a…
16 October 2026, 9:31 pm
Gospel artist and producer Lolo Sam dies at 38 in Lira City
By Sarah Ejang Grief and shock have engulfed residents of Lira City following the death of renowned gospel artist and music producer Lolo Sam, best known for his hit song “Pe Igom Line”. The 38-year-old musician, whose real name was…