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Oyam District
13 December 2024, 7:53 am
Two prominent politicians in Oyam district have reconciled
By Eman Yonah Oruk Hon. Walter Atoo, the LC5 councillor for Ngai sub county, and Phillips Ogile, the LC3 chairman of Abok sub county, have reconciled after a prolonged period of public disputes on social media. The two had been…
11 December 2024, 11:03 am
Hon. Patrick Ogwang pledged to build a public toilet for community health
By Eman Yonah Oruk This was revealed after a major concern was raised about the closure of a public latrine that had previously served approximately 1,860 business people at Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town…
9 December 2024, 12:31 pm
Oyam girls ready to prove the greatness of FICH in their communities
By Eman yonah oruk A total of 109 adolescent girls enrolled by a charity organisation called the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) in Oyam district are now fully prepared to apply the knowledge gained during the Discovery Boot Camp…
7 December 2024, 6:27 pm
Ngai sub county faces maternal health crisis as more women deliver at home
By Eman Yonah Oruk In Ngai sub county, a growing number of expectant mothers are being forced to deliver at home due to the long distance and poor road conditions that make reaching the local health centre nearly impossible. Ngai…
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Myene subcounty staff accused of issuing outdated birth certificates
By Eman yonah oruk This issue came to light on 13th November 2024, when the office of the subcounty Chief issued an outdated birth certificate to Emmy Ogwang of Acimi central in Acimi parish for a fee of 10,000 UGX.…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…