Radio Wang Ooh
Agago district
29 March 2025, 8:00 AM
Agago parents face arrest for keeping school children in farms
By Freeman Canogura Authorities in Agago District have warned parents and guardians against keeping school going children at home to work on farms during the ongoing planting season instead of sending them to school. With schools working to complete the…
17 March 2025, 7:36 AM
Agago gets Police dog to fight rising crime
By Freeman Canogura Agago Central Police Station has received its first ever sniffer dog to help combat rising crime in the district. Authorities believe the well trained dog will assist in tracking down criminals, especially in Patongo and Kalongo town…
13 March 2025, 4:57 PM
Agago farmers thrive with solar-powered irrigation
By Ketty Akello Diana Farmers in Agago district are experiencing improved harvests and higher incomes thanks to a government-supported irrigation project that enables year-round farming. District leaders recently conducted a field visit to assess progress and provide further guidance on…
13 March 2025, 11:25 AM
13 subcounties in Agago district lack police posts
By Freeman Canogura Thirteen subcounties in Agago district are operating without a single police post, leaving residents vulnerable to rising crime. The affected subcounties are Ajali, Lukole, Adilang, Laperebong, Geregere, Arum, Agengo, Lamiyo, Kuywee, Parabongo, Lira Palwo, Wol and Omiya…
13 March 2025, 6:02 AM
Ugandans welcome Umeme’s exit, but is UEDCL any better?
By Freeman Canogura As Uganda prepares for Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over nationwide electricity distribution from Umeme, many Ugandans are celebrating, hoping that the frequent blackouts and poor service will finally end. However, residents of Pader,…
9 March 2025, 10:28 PM
UPC’s Akena warns youth against joining politics for money
By Freeman Canogura The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President, Hon. Jimmy Akena, has cautioned young Ugandans against joining politics for financial gain, stating that such politicians often fail to serve their voters effectively. Akena made these remarks during a grassroots…
9 March 2025, 5:54 PM
Suspected ox-plough thief killed by angry mob in Agago
By Freeman Canogura A 26-year-old man, Onyong Jimmy, was killed by a mob in Anyango B cell, Alela parish, Arum Sub county, Agago district, at around 11:00 PM on Saturday, 8 March 2025. According to the police, a traditional dance…
8 March 2025, 5:49 PM
Soldier shoots civilian dead in Agago
By David Ojok Jr A soldier attached to the Lomoi protected kraal army detachment in Agago district has allegedly shot and killed a civilian under unclear circumstances. According to initial reports, the incident happened around 2:00 AM when Private Ebamu…
8 March 2025, 4:33 PM
International Women’s Day: Meet 8 inspirational women in Agago shaping the fut…
By Freeman Canogura As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Radio Wang Ooh highlights eight remarkable women from Agago district who are breaking barriers and inspiring future generations. These trailblazers, drawn from government, advocacy, business, education, and public service, have…
8 March 2025, 7:53 AM
Officials warn Agago residents about rising fraud cases
By Freeman Canogura The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Agago, Nabinson Kidega Nok, has warned people to be extra careful because conmen are becoming more active in the district. He urged residents to work closely with security officers to stop…