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Oyam District
26 November 2024, 1:27 pm
Myene subcounty staff accused of issuing outdated birth certificates
By Eman yonah oruk This issue came to light on 13th November 2024, when the office of the subcounty Chief issued an outdated birth certificate to Emmy Ogwang of Acimi central in Acimi parish for a fee of 10,000 UGX.…
25 November 2024, 4:02 pm
Oyam boda boda riders demand better roads, ethical leadership
By Eman Yonah Oruk As the 2026 general elections approach, the Oyam town council Youth Boda Boda Motorcycle Association is stepping up to address critical challenges faced by its members. Brian Onyang, Vice Chairperson of Te-Bill Board Stage 2, highlighted…
23 November 2024, 11:37 pm
Mpox patient discharged after full recovery in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah Oruk A patient diagnosed with Mpox (commonly known as Monkeypox) in Oyam district has been discharged after making a full recovery. The patient, who was treated at Anyeke HCIV, has been cleared by medical professionals and advised…
23 November 2024, 7:43 pm
Kampala boys split over mismanagement project donated by Area MP
By Eman yonah oruk Kampala Boys, an association of 36 reformed gangs based in Oyam Town Council, Oyam District, has split over donated items from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Oyam North, Dr. Eunice Apio Otuku. Recently, MP Apio…
14 November 2024, 12:38 pm
Panic as Mpox confirmed in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah oruk The confirmation of Mpox cases in Oyam district has caused panic among residents. The outbreak, which has been spreading across Uganda, has now reached Oyam. As of 11 November 2024, Uganda has reported 468 confirmed cases…
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…
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…