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16 July 2025, 11:13 pm
Mixed reactions as NRM campaign ends ahead of Oyam primaries
By Eman Yonah Oruk The National Resistance Movement (NRM) joint campaign concluded on Monday, 14th July 2025, in Kamdini Subcounty and Minakulu Town Council, attracting enthusiastic crowds from neighbouring villages. Aspirants for key positions addressed voters with speeches marked by…
15 July 2025, 1:55 pm
Ogwang Obia declares candidacy for Kwania District LC5 chairperson
By Eman yonah oruk Patrick Ogwang Obia, a senior member of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and former LC3 and LC5 councillor for Chawente Sub county, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of LC5 Chairperson for…
14 July 2025, 11:45 am
Tension in Oyam South as Nommy Otyeno flees over death threats
By Eman yona oruk As the NRM campaign in Oyam South concludes today, fear has gripped the family of Nommy Otyeno, who has reportedly not slept at his home in Kamdini for the past four days due to alleged plans…
12 July 2025, 4:50 pm
Violence mars Kwania County NRM campaign, 10 injured in chaotic clashes
By Eman yonah oruk A joint campaign held in Acenlworo Parish, Atongtidi Sub county, Kwania District, turned violent yesterday afternoon, leaving at least 10 people seriously injured. The clash began at around 2:00 PM when Kwania County MP, Hon. Tonny…
12 July 2025, 4:39 pm
Engola Jr. challenges NRM leadership over alleged bias in Oyam North campaign
By Eman yonah oruk Samuel Junior Engola Okello, son of the late Minister Col. Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo and former Oyam North MP candidate, has openly criticised the NRM leadership in Oyam District for allegedly attempting to block his bid…
11 July 2025, 12:54 pm
Geoffrey Owili Officially Declares Candidacy for Oyam South MP Seat
By Eman yonah oruk Geoffrey Owili, a senior member of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and a former parliamentary staffer with over 20 years of experience, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Oyam South County parliamentary seat.…
26 June 2025, 10:03 pm
UPC candidates join forces to rehabilitate neglected Kamdini road
By Eman Yonah Oruk South’s Geoffrey Owili, in collaboration with women MP aspirant Akello Brenda Komagum, has led the rehabilitation of Adak A Road in Kamdini Sub county, a route that had gone 10–20 years without maintenance. The initiative attracted…
25 June 2025, 11:19 pm
NRM Oyam chairperson dismisses other contenders, citing Acilo’s superior finan…
By Eman Yonah Oruk During remarks at Oyam Boma Ground yesterday, the NRM Chairperson for Oyam District—accompanied by Owira Emmanuel Elvis (Aber Sub county), Bonny Amoki (Oyam Town Council), Okullu Jerad (Minakulu Sub county), Tonny Otyek (Acaba Sub county), and…
23 June 2025, 7:37 am
Postponed UPC Elections in Oyam Town Council Set to Take Place Today
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party elections, which were previously postponed in Oyam Town Council due to misunderstandings among party members and UPC Secretariat officials, are now scheduled to take place today, Monday, June 23, 2025.…
20 June 2025, 10:34 am
Queen Dorothy Amolo launches major road rehabilitation in Oyam South
By Eman Yonah Oruk Queen Dorothy Amolo, a prominent political figure and respected community leader in northern Uganda, has officially launched a large-scale community-driven road rehabilitation campaign aimed at restoring critical rural infrastructure across Oyam South Constituency. With support from…