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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…
13 February 2026, 1:33 pm
Local preparations intensify for Archbishop Luwum commemoration
By Otim Moses Preparations at the local level are intensifying in Kitgum and Mucwini as communities prepare to receive more than 400 pilgrims trekking for the St Janani Luwum commemoration. The Local Organising Committee said cultural groups are rehearsing traditional…
31 January 2026, 9:52 pm
Kitgum’s Pager River faces pollution and encroachment
By Otim Moses Pager River, one of Kitgum District’s most important water sources, is experiencing increasing environmental degradation due to unchecked human activity, rapid population growth, and weak enforcement of environmental laws, according to local observations and past research. Over…
30 January 2026, 1:05 pm
Lango diocese pilgrims prepare for St Janani Luwum day journey
By Otim Moses Pilgrims from Lango Diocese will be flagged off in early February ahead of this year’s St Janani Luwum Day commemoration, which is scheduled to take place at Wi-Gweng in Mucwini Sub county, Kitgum District. According to the…