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18 February 2026, 1:42 pm
Museveni vows stronger security against cattle rustlers amid rising raids
By Otim Moses President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged swift action to halt renewed cattle raids in the Acholi Sub-region, following reports of escalating attacks in Kitgum and neighbouring districts. Speaking during the 49th St Janani Luwum Day commemoration, the…
23 January 2026, 2:04 pm
Kitgum District Chairperson-Elect thanks FDC for mentoring his leadership
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson-elect, Hon. Toolit Tonny Blair, has thanked the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for mentoring him and shaping him into a better leader, despite winning the seat on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket.…
11 January 2026, 2:11 pm
Kitgum mayoral candidates pledge to protect the environment
By Otim Moses At least eight aspiring candidates contesting the mayoralty of Kitgum Municipality have unveiled manifestos emphasising environmental protection, with tree planting emerging as a key priority. One of the aspirants, Mr Komakech Geoffrey, a former employee of Kitgum…
29 December 2025, 3:30 pm
Two campaign team members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar detained in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Two members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar’s campaign team, including her chief campaign manager, are currently being detained by police in Kitgum District. The two were summoned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on 23 December 2025…
26 December 2025, 8:23 pm
Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar appears before police, released without detention
By Moses Otim Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar, an aspirant for Woman Member of Parliament for Kitgum District and the current Member of Parliament for Chua East Constituency, was not detained after appearing before police at Kitgum Central Police Station on…
3 November 2025, 4:49 pm
Museveni promises to recruit over 4,000 teachers in next government
By Otim Moses President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to recruit more than 4,000 teachers in the next government after the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a presidential rally for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) at Kitgum District Farm…
3 November 2025, 4:42 pm
Aru North MP aspirant Oola George pledges improved health services and youth emp…
By Otim Moses Aru North Member of Parliament aspirant, Hon. Oola George, has pledged to improve health services for the people of Aru North Constituency once elected in the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing with journalists from…
3 November 2025, 4:13 pm
Kitgum NUP chairperson donates UGX 1 million to support party president Kyagulan…
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Hon. Ocaya Charles, has contributed UGX 1 million to support NUP Party President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (popularly known as Bobi Wine) during his campaign rally at DFI Grounds in Kitgum on…
23 October 2025, 11:47 am
Hon. Dr. Lilian Aber nominated for re-election as Kitgum District Woman MP
By Otim Moses The incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Kitgum District and Minister, Hon. Dr. Lilian Aber, was today duly nominated to contest for the same position in the upcoming general elections.During her nomination, Dr. Aber reaffirmed her unwavering…
17 September 2025, 5:48 pm
Acholi NRM Publicity Secretaries Hold Retreat in Kitgum Ahead of 2026 General El…
By Otim Moses The Acholi sub-region NRM Publicity Secretariat has held a strategic retreat in Kitgum Municipality aimed at strengthening party structures, promoting unity, and mobilizing support ahead of the 2026 general elections. The retreat, held at Bomah Hotel in…