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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…
4 April 2026, 9:51 am
Town agent and village chairperson arrested in Loro over alledge extortion
By Eman yonah oruk Police at Loro Town Council Police Station are holding in custody the Town Agent of Western Ward and LC1 Chairperson of Eponga Village for alledge extortion Police at Loro Town Council Police Station are holding in…
31 March 2026, 1:59 pm
Oyam District ACAO held in police custody over alleged job extortion
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) of Oyam District, Mark Obangkwon, is in police custody following his arrest over allegations of extorting money from a job seeker. Obangkwon allegedly lured a job applicant with promises of…
30 March 2026, 8:21 pm
Loro Secondary School crowned Oyam district ball games champions
By Eman Yona Oruk The boys’ team of Loro Secondary School has been crowned champions of the Oyam District Secondary Schools Ball Games 2026, after edging Acaba Secondary School 1–0 in the final held on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at…