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21 August 2026, 5:52 pm
Court denies bail to seven UPC supporters in Kwania violence case
By Solomon Okabo Aduku Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Kwania District has denied bail to seven supporters of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) accused of participating in violence during the election of an LC2 chairperson in Apire Parish, Aduku Sub-county.…
20 August 2026, 8:02 pm
NRM leaders unite to promote holistic development in Omoro
By Our Editorial Omoro District leaders have renewed their commitment to promoting holistic development, with District Chairperson Hon Okot Andrew Obibi convening all sub-county chairpersons to strengthen cooperation and accelerate service delivery. The engagement also aimed to strengthen the National…
17 August 2026, 7:18 pm
Former UPC chairperson for Oyam North laid to rest
By Deograciaous Opio Okori The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), together with mourners from across the country, gathered on Monday, 17 August 2026, to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Paul Obong Atwongo, a UPC stalwart and former chairperson…
15 August 2026, 1:25 pm
Security launches reconciliation drive in Kwania after election violence
By Solomon Okabo Security authorities in Kwania District have launched a reconciliation campaign in communities affected by violence during the recently concluded Local Council I and II elections. The initiative, spearheaded by 5th Infantry Division Commander Maj Gen Keith Katungi,…
11 August 2026, 10:00 pm
LC2 poll violence: Four rushed to hospital in Apire Parish, Kwania District
By Solomon Okabo Four people hospitalised at Aduku Health Centre IV after LC2 election clashes Four people have been admitted to Aduku Health Centre IV following violent clashes during the LC2 elections in Apire Parish, Aduku Sub-county, Kwania District, on…
9 August 2026, 8:44 pm
481 UPC members, including 11 LC1 chairpersons, defect to NRM in Kwania
By Solomon Okabo A total of 481 members of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) in Kwania District have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The defectors include 11 Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons who were recently elected on…
5 August 2026, 6:40 pm
UPC’s Akello petitions Kwania EC to disqualify NRM’s Wonjaga
By Our Editorial The UPC flag bearer for the Teduka Ward LCII Chairperson seat in Aduku Town Council has petitioned the Kwania District Electoral Commission, seeking the disqualification of an NRM candidate over alleged eligibility concerns. Mildred Akello, the UPC…
2 August 2026, 2:44 pm
Security agencies commended for peaceful LC I elections in Kwania
By Editorial Security agencies in Kwania District have been commended for maintaining law and order during the Local Council I (LC I) elections, which were conducted peacefully across the district. The security operation was led by Kwania Deputy Resident District…
23 July 2026, 3:58 pm
Oyam Town Council: Teduka Cell Aspirant Withdraws, Leaves Sam Owili Unopposed
By Eman Yonah Oruk There is unity in Teduka Cell, Eastern Ward, Oyam Town Council, after an aspirant voluntarily stepped down to allow the incumbent to continue unopposed. A peaceful meeting convened today by Rev. Canon Robert Edinga, Archdeacon of…
20 July 2026, 10:33 pm
UPC Parliamentary Caucus Reaffirms Jimmy Akena as Leader
By Editorial The Uganda People’s Congress Parliamentary Caucus has strongly reaffirmed Hon. Jimmy Akena as the legitimate President of the Party. The UPC Parliamentary Committee has firmly reaffirmed Hon. Jimmy Akena as the legitimate and incumbent President of the Party.…