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27 February 2026, 5:53 pm
PDM Secretary Released on Bond after Misusing Family Funds
By Otim Moses The Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretary of Lukwor Parish in Labongo Amida Sub-county, Kitgum District, has been released on police bond after admitting to misusing funds belonging to his own family members under the government poverty alleviation…
25 February 2026, 10:57 am
Climate Variability Disrupts Planting Season in Lamwo District
By Otim Moses Changing weather patterns linked to climate variability are beginning to disrupt the traditional planting calendar in Lamwo District, as prolonged dry conditions persist across Northern and Eastern Uganda. Local leaders say the delayed onset of steady rains…
20 February 2026, 6:43 pm
Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate cattle dips in Kitgum
By Otim Moses The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party President, Jimmy Akena, has announced plans by the Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate a cattle dip site in Ogwapoke Village, Pobech Parish, Mucwini East Sub county, Kitgum District. The cattle dip,…
19 February 2026, 2:21 pm
Kitgum pauses enforcement of new taxes as traders protest
By Otim Moses More than 80 traders in Kitgum staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday morning over what they describe as excessive taxes under a new trading licence regime introduced by Kitgum Municipal Council. Shop owners from the Central Division…
19 February 2026, 1:27 pm
Six arrested over illegal charcoal trade along Lamwo border
By Otim Moses Security agencies in Lamwo District on Saturday, 15 February 2026, arrested six suspects in connection with illegal charcoal burning and trade along the Lamwo border corridor. Lamwo Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech, confirmed the arrests, stating that…
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…
18 February 2026, 1:32 pm
Love and unity message dominates Luwum Day commemoration
By Otim Moses Ugandans and Christians from around the world on Monday, 16 February 2026, gathered at Wii-gweng to mark the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of St Janani Luwum, honouring his legacy of courage, faith, and unconditional love. The…
13 February 2026, 1:59 pm
UEDCL technician dies in road accident, colleagues injured
By Otim Moses A technician attached to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) in Kitgum has died following a road accident in Lapul Sub county, Pader District. Denis Kibwota, popularly known as Boy and a resident of Pajule, passed…
13 February 2026, 1:51 pm
Kitgum schools reopen to near-empty classrooms as term one begins
By Otim Moses Schools across Kitgum District have reopened for Term One with unusually low learner turnout, leaving many classrooms nearly empty on the first day. Our reporters found that, although teachers reported for duty, only a small fraction of…
13 February 2026, 1:42 pm
60 underperforming students barred from rejoining Kitgum High School
By Otim Moses A total of 60 students who performed poorly under the new curriculum will not be allowed to return to Kitgum High School in the 2026 academic year. The affected students include 24 who were due to progress…