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14 November 2024, 9:40 am
Ogile Jakayo calls on the secretariat to investigate NRM leadership in Oyam
By Woo Christ The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Oyam district faces growing controversy, with accusations of extortion and mismanagement circulating within its ranks. Mr Phillips Ogile Jakayo, the district’s Publicity Secretary, has made serious allegations against the acting…
12 November 2024, 7:46 pm
New borehole project transforms water access in Kamdini Town Council
By Eman yonah Oruk and Woo Christ The community of Abete cell, located in Kamdini Town Council, Oyam district, is celebrating the arrival of a new borehole, an essential development expected to benefit over 1,200 residents across two cells. For…
6 November 2024, 2:49 pm
High dropout rate among girls sparks concern in Oyam district
By Woo Christ The dropout rate among girls in Oyam district stands at 64%, according to Victoria Harriet Anyango, a Programs Manager at the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH). This was revealed during a joint community dialogue held at…
6 November 2024, 8:59 am
Minakulu residents celebrate two boreholes repaired by Ogwang Obura
Borehole repairs by a team of engineers from Joyakel at Boda villages in Kulu Abura Minakulu subcounty. By Eman Yonah Oruk Over 5,000 residents of Minakulu subcounty, Oyam South in Oyam district are celebrating the repair of two boreholes by…
18 September 2024, 3:05 pm
Oyam North MP donated 300 broilers worth 3 million to Kampala Boys
By Eman Yonah Oruk Kampala Boys is an association of reformed gangs based at Oyam town council, aiming to improve their livelihoods through participation in various economic activities. Dr Eunice Apio Otuku, the Member of Parliament for Oyam North, recently…
6 September 2024, 5:36 pm
Bishop Wanok inaugurates new classroom blocks at Acaba secondary school
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Bishop of Lira Catholic Diocese, Right Reverend Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok, has commissioned two-classroom blocks at Acaba Senior Secondary School, constructed through contributions from parents under the PTA programme. Bishop Lino praised the hard work…
5 September 2024, 1:30 pm
The outgoing RDC of Oyam hands over office to new RDC
By Eman Yonah Oruk and Denish Opio Overhee This development followed the recent transfer of RDCs, RCCs, and their deputies by the Office of the President of Uganda. Former RDC for Oyam, William Komakech, who was transferred to Lamwo district,…
4 September 2024, 1:21 pm
Oyam district leaders alarmed by child rights violations
By Daniel Oyat Obong Citizen Voice and Action, a non-governmental organisation operating in Minakulu sub county, Myene, and Minakulu town council in Oyam district, revealed in their findings that the rights of many children are being violated. This was disclosed…
26 August 2024, 12:28 pm
Minakulu residents celebrate the repair of a borehole by Ogwang Obura
By Woo Christ Over 4,000 residents of Minakulu Subcounty, Oyam South, are celebrating the repair of a vital borehole by parliamentary aspirant Patrick Ogwang Obura. The borehole, located at Ajaga Primary School, had been non-functional since 2006, exacerbating water scarcity…
23 August 2024, 10:05 am
Oyam records over 1,314 new HIV cases in three months
By Eman Yonah oruk This was revealed by Caroline Agaro, the Assistant District Health Officer of Oyam district, during a two-day health sector performance review meeting held at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam town council. According to Agaro, they are experiencing…