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Oyam District
28 September 2026, 10:06 am
Oyam district tops Uganda in teenage pregnancies as Busoga struggles with early…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District has emerged as the leading district in Uganda for teenage pregnancies, recording a prevalence of 27 percent, above the national average of 24.5 percent. Within Oyam, Kamdini Sub-county leads at 36.8 percent, followed by…
26 September 2026, 2:36 pm
Motorcycles confiscated over cleaning day defiance in Kamdini
By Eman Yonah Oruk Police in Oyam Central Police Station, together with Kamdini Town Council and District authorities, have today enforced the National Cleaning Day directive in Kamdini Town Council. In the operation, police confiscated one motorcycle, two chapati tables,…
26 September 2026, 1:58 pm
Action 4 Health launches AMUKA project to tackle teenage pregnancy in Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District leaders have been urged to intensify efforts to address teenage pregnancy, child marriage and HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women. The call was made during the official district inception meeting for Action…
23 September 2026, 1:04 pm
Oyam district imposes strict ban on animal movement
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Resident District Commissioner of Oyam, Sergeant Shilako James, has issued a firm directive restricting the movement of animals within the district. Speaking during a community baraza held in Iceme Town Council, Sgt. Shilako emphasised that…
12 September 2026, 4:35 pm
Minister Santa Ogwang cracks whip on corruption in PDM, restocking programs
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Honourable Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President and Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, has issued a stern warning to individuals misusing funds meant…
3 September 2026, 8:21 pm
Casual workers at Tochi Irrigation Scheme go nine months without pay
By Solomon Okello Casual workers at the Tochi Irrigation Scheme have gone nine months without receiving their wages, sparking frustration and financial hardship among staff. The scheme employs both technical and casual workers, including security guards, plumbers and cleaners. However,…
31 August 2026, 9:15 pm
Aramita headteacher, Bethel director held over illegal holiday teaching in Oyam
By Solomon Okello The Headteacher of Aramita Primary School, Gilbert Olwa, together with the Director of Bethel Junior School, Martin Olema, both located in Ngai Subcounty, Oyam District, are under police custody for allegedly conducting holiday teaching in violation of…
29 August 2026, 9:19 pm
Oyam South MP demands fuel to resume stalled road works
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam South Member of Parliament, Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura, has issued a strong appeal to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, urging her to engage the Ministry of Works to ensure immediate provision of fuel for stalled road…
25 August 2026, 8:02 pm
Oyam CVA Practitioners flag education and child protection challenges
By Eman Yonah Oruk Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Practitioners in Minakulu and Myene Subcounties, with support from World Vision Minakulu Area Program, have presented a powerful issue brief to leaders of Oyam District on August 25, 2026, in Minakulu…
24 August 2026, 2:07 pm
10 suspects held over Ngai SS office break-in and computer theft
By Eman Yonah Oruk The territorial police in Oyam District have apprehended ten suspects in connection with the theft of computers from Ngai Secondary School’s computer laboratory. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, at around 2:00 a.m. in Barryeko…