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6 August 2026, 2:37 pm
Akii-Bua Stadium’s AFCON 2027 dream hinges on final CAF requirements
By Winnie Auma The government has expressed confidence that the ongoing construction of Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City will be completed in time to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), provided all remaining requirements set by…
4 August 2026, 4:08 pm
Lango skilling hub enrollment doubles to 480
By Winnie Auma The Government has doubled the enrollment capacity at the Lango Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub at Lira University from 240 to 480 learners per intake, in a move aimed at expanding access to free vocational training for vulnerable…
27 June 2026, 7:03 am
How a four-acre farm in Lira City is transforming agricultural success
By Winnie Auma A four-acre model farm in Lira City is proving that farmers do not need vast amounts of land to build profitable agricultural enterprises.Located in Amuca, Lira City, City Gate Mixed Farm combines dairy farming, poultry, coffee, bananas,…
4 June 2026, 10:08 pm
Leaders urged to promote inclusion through disability friendly infrastructure
By Winnie Auma The Principal Communications Officer of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Yusuf Muziramsa, has called on leaders across the Lango Sub-region to prioritize the construction of ramps in schools, public offices, and other institutions to promote inclusion and reduce…
2 June 2026, 7:54 pm
Over 70 youths arrested in Lira over suspected illegal recruitment scheme
By Winnie Auma Security operatives in Lira City have arrested 73 youths who were allegedly recruited and employed illegally by a company identified as Canaan Dream Visionaries. The arrests followed an operation conducted today at the company’s offices located in…
6 May 2026, 5:12 pm
Hundreds of pupils drop out as storm destroys classrooms in Lira City
By Winnie Auma More than 500 pupils of Olaka Child Care Primary School in Lira City West Division were forced out of school last term following a devastating windstorm that destroyed their classrooms. The school headteacher, Leonard Omara, said the…
6 May 2026, 4:15 pm
Dispute over revenue collection disrupts operations at Lira bus park
By Winnie Auma A conflict has erupted between stage leaders and drivers at Lira Bus Park over the collection and management of revenue, raising concerns about operations at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. The disagreement was highlighted in…
17 April 2026, 8:37 pm
HIV infections drop by 38% as gov’t launches Lenacapavir to intensify figh…
By Winnie Auma Uganda has taken a major step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of a new long-acting prevention drug, Lenacapavir, aimed at reducing new infections and accelerating efforts to end AIDS as a public health…
26 March 2026, 11:12 pm
Akii-Bua stadium construction hits 50% as AFCON 2027 nears
By Winnie Auma Government has confirmed that the construction of Akibua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is progressing ahead of schedule, raising hopes for early completion ahead of major international competitions. Speaking during an inspection visit, the minister of State…
15 March 2026, 1:24 pm
RDCs tasked to attend District planning meetings to improve service delivery
By Ambrose Okwanga RDCs in Lango have been urged to attend district planning meetings to strengthen monitoring of government programs The call was made on Friday 13.03.2026, during the closure of a three day capacity building training that brought together…