Radio Wang Ooh
Agago district
30 November 2025, 8:32 AM
Environmentalists warn that burning of grasslands threatens wildlife
By Freeman Canogura Environmental activists and local leaders in Agago are raising alarm over the increasing practice of burning grasslands, warning that the activity is destroying wildlife habitats, depleting soil nutrients, and accelerating environmental degradation across the subcounty. The burning,…
29 November 2025, 4:56 PM
Leaders raise alarm over rapid wetland encroachment along River Agago
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District have expressed concern over the rapid encroachment on wetlands along the Agago River, warning that uncontrolled cultivation and settlement are placing the ecosystem at serious risk. According to district officials, large sections…
31 October 2025, 4:24 PM
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…
30 October 2025, 4:26 PM
Torrential rains leave trails of destruction across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to roads and farmlands across Agago district, leaving farmers counting huge losses and travelers stranded. The downpour, which started late last week, washed away culverts, flooded gardens, and rendered several community…
18 June 2025, 9:46 AM
Patongo town council issues stern warning over defacement of campaign posters
By David Ojok Jr. As political consultations intensify ahead of the 2026 general elections, Patongo town council authorities have sounded a stern warning to residents and political actors involved in the defacing, tearing, or overlapping of campaign posters. The council…
14 June 2025, 8:22 AM
Mego Makwiny Restorative Group launches Kalongo chapter
By Alfonse Olweny The Mego Makwiny Community Restorative Group has launched its Kalongo Chapter in Agago North, expanding its reach in grassroots advocacy for human rights and community resilience. The group, which is predominantly made up of women, also includes…
14 June 2025, 7:23 AM
229 prisoners crowd Patongo Main Prison with majority on remand
By Freeman Canogura Patongo Main Prison is currently housing 229 inmates, a number prison authorities describe as overwhelming. Of these, only 66 are convicts serving time, while 163 remain on remand awaiting trial. The Officer-in-Charge of Patongo Main Prison, PO…
13 June 2025, 10:15 AM
Patongo High Court holds first session, just a month after launch
By Freeman Canogura Just a month after it was launched, Patongo High Court has held its first sitting. The inaugural court session began on June 12, 2025, and is currently handling 45 criminal case files. The new resident judge, Justice…
12 June 2025, 6:37 PM
Agago Police registers over 450 criminal cases since January
By Freeman Canogura Police in Agago has registered more than 450 criminal cases since the beginning of the year, with murder and defilement topping the list. The police attribute this trend to recurring land and family-related conflicts, as well as…
9 June 2025, 3:45 PM
Race for Agago Woman MP seat heats up as Akori, Anek pick nomination forms
By Freeman Canogura The contest for the Woman Member of Parliament seat in Agago District has officially kicked off after two prominent leaders picked nomination forms to contest under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ticket. The incumbent, Hon. Beatrice…