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Lira District
3 November 2026, 2:29 pm
Lira P.7 candidate dies in road accident while two others sustain injuries
By Winnie Auma A Primary Seven candidate from Begomery Primary School in Lira City has died following a road accident involving three candidates who were travelling to their examination centre this morning. The deceased was riding the motorcycle carrying the…
29 September 2026, 1:27 pm
Farmers lose over 300 million shs as floods hit Itek Okile Rice Scheme
By Winnie Auma Farmers at Itek Okile Rice Scheme in Lira District are counting losses of more than 300 million shillings after floods submerged over 200 hectares of rice-growing land. Harris Okii, the chairperson of the Itek Okile Rice Scheme…
12 September 2026, 5:44 pm
Lira farmers anticipate massive harvest as solar irrigation pays off
By Finellah Akullu Opio Farmers at Dam Odoca Solar Irrigation Scheme in Aromo Subcounty, Lira District, are anticipating a record-breaking debut harvest following the successful planting of their first crop cycle under a new solar-powered irrigation network. The project’s success…
31 August 2026, 8:36 pm
Sand mining threatens River Aswa ecosystem in Lira
By Winnie Auma The Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change has raised concern over extensive sand mining along River Aswa, warning that the activity is creating large pits that are disrupting water flow and threatening the river’s ecosystem. The call follows…
30 July 2026, 9:37 am
Barlonyo Technical Institute turns challenges into progress through innovation a…
By Winnie Auma Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira district continues to register steady academic progress, innovation and institutional growth despite an ongoing dispute surrounding the installation of a new Board of Governors.The institution has recently attracted public attention following…
25 July 2026, 5:07 pm
Poor roads, lack of ambulances push mothers to Traditional Birth Attendants in L…
By Winnie Auma Residents of Aromo subcounty in Lira District have blamed poor road infrastructure and inadequate emergency transport for the continued reliance on Traditional Birth Attendants, despite efforts to encourage mothers to deliver in health facilities. Expectant mothers say…
31 May 2026, 7:39 am
Lira District launches new council term with tree planting initiative
By Winnie Auma Lira District has marked the beginning of the new local government term with a memorial tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and greening the district. The initiative, spearheaded by the District Natural Resources Department, saw councillors…
20 May 2026, 10:54 pm
Lira district gets female vice chairperson after 20 years
By Winnie Auma Lira District Council has approved a female vice chairperson for the first time in 20 years following the appointment of new district executives. During a council meeting held on 19/05/2026 to constitute the executive committee, the LCV…
28 April 2026, 6:19 pm
Lira community trapped in sand mining seeks sustainable livelihoods
By Ambrose Okwanga Residents of Ogur Sub county in Lira District have appealed to Join for Water to support them with sustainable livelihood projects in order to reduce their dependence on activities that are driving wetland degradation. The call comes…
26 February 2026, 10:44 pm
Agro input dealers in Lira given a 90 day ultimatum to register
By Winnie Auma Lira district authorities have given agro input dealers a 90-day ultimatum to register their businesses or face the law. Patrick Alip, the senior agricultural officer for Lira district accused many agro input dealers of operating illegally, arguing…