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13 May 2025, 11:11 am
The commander of UNGU XI calls on troops to maintain professionalism and vigilan…
By Sarah Ejang Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties…
12 May 2025, 11:56 am
Small boat blamed in fatal Lake Kyoga fishing incident
By Sarah Ejang On the early morning of May 11, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded on Lake Kyoga, claiming the lives of two local fishermen. The victims, Ocekeng Alfred from Kaberamido and Obua Eammanuel from Alebtong district, were associated with…
12 May 2025, 9:22 am
Amolatar Boda Boda Association elects new women league leaders
By Sarah Ejang On May 11, 2025, the Amolatar Boda Boda Association marked a significant milestone by electing new Women League leaders to represent women from the district at the union level. The election process was overseen by District Chairperson…
9 May 2025, 6:25 pm
163 Amolatar farmers’ groups to benefit from climate smart agriculture pro…
By Sarah Ejang A total of 163 farmers’ groups, out of 217 verified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and registered across different selected value chains, are set to receive a marketing grant from the Uganda…
7 May 2025, 10:17 am
UPDF troops sharpen life-saving skills in Somalia
By Sarah Ejang Seventy-nine Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme. The course, delivered by the United Nations Transitional Mission…
7 May 2025, 9:23 am
Challenges and triumphs in the NRM primaries for Amolatar local council chairper…
By Alphonse Odur Ojok The primaries for the position of Chairperson of Local Council One within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Amolatar faced a mix of challenges and successes, with certain areas experiencing unopposed candidacies. Reflecting on the electoral…
6 May 2025, 2:06 pm
Peter Okodo pledges training for village saving groups to foster development
By Sarah Ejang Kioga North County parliamentary aspirant Peter Okodo has pledged to provide training for various village savings groups within the constituency, highlighting the importance of improved financial management skills. He made the announcement during his visit to the…
5 May 2025, 1:40 pm
Mr Peter Okodo’s commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities
By Denis Olaka On 2 May 2025, a significant meeting was held at the Star One Hotel, where Mr Peter Okodo, proprietor of the Jerusalem School of Nursing and Midwifery, extended a generous gesture to persons with disabilities in Amolatar…
5 May 2025, 1:36 pm
Col Ongia surprises Alwala village with generous clean water support
By Sarah Ejang On 4 May 2025, residents of Nalubwoyo Sub-county were left astonished when Col Dr Francis Ongia pledged financial support of 2 million shillings to the community of Alwala A Village for the construction of a new borehole.…
5 May 2025, 1:27 pm
Allegations of document forgery emerge amid police recruitment in Amolatar
By Alphonse Odur A candidate has been apprehended and taken to Amolatar Central Police Station amid allegations of forging academic documents as part of the ongoing police recruitment process. According to Kioga North SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the individual presented…