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31 July 2026, 12:31 pm
Oyam health workers pledge zero tolerance for corruption and negligence
By Eman Yonah Oruk Health leaders and workers in Oyam District have resolved to uphold integrity and accountability in service delivery, pledging zero tolerance for corruption and negligence. The commitment was made yesterday during the Health Sector Sub-Programme Annual Performance…
30 July 2026, 11:13 pm
Ignite Change Institute champions community service
By Okello Solomon Ignite Change Vocational Training Institute has demonstrated that vocational education goes beyond preparing learners for employment. It is a pathway to transformation and service. In a recent outreach, the institute reaffirmed its commitment to health, environmental protection,…
3 July 2026, 5:25 am
Oyam District performs strongly in restocking programme in Lango sub-region
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District has achieved 100 per cent implementation of the restocking programme for the 2025/2026 financial year. Addressing our reporter yesterday at his office, Nelson Adea Akar, also known as Mogo-amoga, the LC5 Chairperson of Oyam…
23 June 2026, 7:15 pm
Who is Hon Santa Alum ogwang?
By Eman Yonah Oruk Hon Santa Alum ogwang profile Hon. Santa Alum Ogwang, also known as Alum Sandra Ogwang Santa, is the Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).In May 2026, she was appointed…
19 June 2026, 6:43 pm
Ariba parish chief arrested over alleged PDM extortion
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Parish Chief of Ariba Parish, Mr. Odur Walter, in Abok Subcounty, Oyam District, is in police custody at Oyam central police station after being accused of extorting money from residents to benefit from the Parish…
12 June 2026, 5:40 pm
Nommy Otyeno urges MPs amend law to improve councillors’ welfare
By Eman Yonah Oruk Former Speaker of Oyam District, Hon. Nommy Otyeno, has challenged Members of Parliament in Uganda to amend the Local Government Act to provide welfare support for local councillors. Speaking today at Oyam District headquarters during the…
11 June 2026, 1:09 pm
Oyam district chairman sets bold vision for transformation
By Eman Yonah Oruk The newly elected District Chairman of Oyam, Hon Nelson Adea Akar, has pledged to dedicate his five-year tenure to improving the livelihoods and wellbeing of the people of Oyam. Sworn into office on May 26, 2026,…
9 June 2026, 7:38 am
Oyam District receives 110,653 hoes from Office of the President
By Okello Solomon The Office of the President, working through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, has delivered 110,653 hoes to Oyam District. Each household registered in the 2024 National Population and Housing Census will receive one hoe.…
22 May 2026, 10:48 am
Oyam district leaders vow to tackle corruption
By Eman Yona Oruk Speaking after his swearing-in ceremony, Adea emphasised his determination to end the practice of job selling, which has tarnished Oyam’s reputation across the country. He called on district councilors from both the ruling party and opposition…
24 April 2026, 4:39 pm
Commercial Sex Workers and Street Children Worry Oyam District Town Councils
By Eman Yonah Oruk Commercial Sex Workers and Street Children Raise Concerns in Oyam District Town Councils Investigations carried out over three months in Kamdini, Loro, Iceme, Minakulu, and Oyam town councils reveal that Kamdini is leading in cases of…