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15 May 2025, 10:29 am
Over 200 Foot Pilgrims Arrive at Lira Cathedral Ahead of Martyrs Day Trek to Nam…
By Sarah Ejang @ejangsarah In a remarkable display of faith and devotion, more than 200 foot pilgrims from various parishes within the Lira Diocese have made their way to the Uganda Martyrs Cathedral ordination grounds in Lira City, gearing up…
15 May 2025, 9:40 am
Kole District Police Investigate Mob-Related Murder Incident
By Sarah Ejang @ejangsarah Kole District is grappling with a tragic incident that occurred on May 14, 2025, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Okello Dickens. The police are actively conducting a thorough investigation into this murder case, which involves…
15 May 2025, 9:34 am
Husband Arrested in Connection with Alleged Murder of Wife in Amolatar
By Sarah Ejang @ejangsarah The territorial police in Amolatar District have apprehended two individuals related to the suspected murder of 26-year-old Agweng Mercy. The incident was brought to the attention of authorities by Opungu Jaspher, the vice chairperson of Adum…
15 May 2025, 9:14 am
Col. Ongia’s Borehole Repair Initiative Receives Heartfelt Appreciation from E…
By Sarah Ejang @ejangsarah@Editors’picks On May 14, 2025, the residents of Epyel community in Amolatar town council gathered to express their deep gratitude to Col. Dr. John Francis Ongia for his invaluable efforts in repairing two broken boreholes. The repairs,…
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…