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7 October 2026, 5:51 pm
UPDF 3 Division launches political education course for troops
By Otim Moses The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has launched a week-long Political Education and Political Commissars Course for troops at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The training…
7 October 2026, 11:02 am
Palabek Refugees Still Face Barriers to Family Planning Amid Rising STI Concerns
By: Isaac Olweny Palabek, Lamwo District — Refugees in Palabek Settlement continue to face significant challenges in accessing and embracing family planning services, with health workers and community members calling for sustained sensitisation to address cultural barriers and misconceptions. During…
5 October 2026, 10:28 pm
Community dialogue in Lamwo puts households finances under spotlight
By Isaac Olweny Economic violence has been identified as the most common form of gender-based violence affecting households in Ogili Central Cell, Palabek Ogili Subcounty in Lamwo District. The finding emerged during a community dialogue organised today by Reproductive Health…
5 October 2026, 6:45 pm
Abandoned house at risk as thieves cut copper wire in Hilltop Cell
By Otim Moses An abandoned house in Hilltop Cell, formerly used as the NURI office in Kitgum Municipality, has been raided by thieves who reportedly cut and stole about 45 kilograms of copper wire. According to the Head of Security…
2 October 2026, 8:24 pm
PLU Launches 20 Million Signature Drive in Kitgum
By Isaac Olweny KITGUM, UGANDA — The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has launched its 20-million-signature collection drive in Kitgum District, with local coordinators receiving registration books and being instructed to complete the exercise within two weeks. The launch, held…
1 October 2026, 7:10 am
Palabek Refugees Battle Dangerous Myths About Family Planning and STI.
By Isaac Olweny Misconceptions about sexually transmitted infections and family planning are emerging as concerns in Palabek Refugee Settlement, with health workers and community members engaging in efforts to separate medical facts from long-held beliefs. The concerns came to light…
30 September 2026, 4:53 pm
3 Division commander warns communities against land wrangles
By Otim Moses The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Hyeroba Wakala, has warned communities in the Karamoja and Teso subregions against escalating communal land conflicts, saying the disputes pose a threat to peace, security and socio-economic…
30 September 2026, 11:19 am
Lamwo Parents Under Spotlight as Community Battles Rising Teenage Pregnancy Risk…
By Isaac Olweny Parents and community leaders in Lamwo District have been urged to strengthen parental supervision, improve communication with adolescents and increase fathers’ involvement in sexual and reproductive health education to address teenage pregnancies. The call was made during…
29 September 2026, 8:57 pm
Assistant RDC Kitgum calls for action against teachers who neglect their duty
By Otim Moses The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Chua East Constituency, Oguti Geoffrey, has called for immediate action against teachers who neglect their duties after receiving their monthly salaries. Oguti made the remarks following the arrest…
29 September 2026, 7:53 pm
Church of Uganda steps up tree-planting drive to protect environment
By Otim Moses The Church of Uganda is stepping up its campaign to protect the environment, with plans to plant more than 400 million trees by 2027. The initiative is aimed at increasing tree cover, combating environmental degradation and helping…