Voice of Lango
Environment protection
28 May 2026, 5:27 pm
Alebtong leaders Launch Crackdown on Illegal Shea Tree Destruction
By Denish Ongora Security and community leaders in Alebtong District have intensified a major environmental protection operation targeting the illegal cutting of shea trees for charcoal production. The crackdown, that was launched in Amugu Sub-county, uncovered widespread destruction of shea…
22 May 2026, 6:13 pm
Crown Beverages launches PET Collection Hub in Oyam to curb plastic pollution
By Oboke Michael Crown Beverages Limited has launched its eighth PET plastic collection hub in Oyam District in partnership with The Network Girl Tech Initiative Uganda, strengthening efforts to improve plastic waste management while creating economic opportunities for women and…
29 January 2026, 3:00 pm
Micro-scale irrigation strengthens climate-resilient farming in Kwania
By Joshua Olomo The Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer (UgIFT) Micro-Scale Irrigation Project has strengthened the climate resilience and livelihoods of 43 farmers in Kwania District. The project supports farmers in establishing irrigation infrastructure that enables year-round cultivation, helping to mitigate…
18 June 2025, 11:37 am
Extensive charcoal, firewood use blamed on high electricity cost
By Denish Ongora Despite increasing awareness of climate change and the health risks of traditional fuels, the majority of Ugandan households continue to rely heavily on charcoal and firewood for cooking. This trend persists primarily due to the high cost…
17 May 2025, 1:51 pm
Security accused of undermining environmental directives
By Denish Ongora Lira Security personnel have come under criticism for allegedly undermining the implementation of presidential directives aimed at curbing environmental degradation in Northern Uganda. This was revealed during a Lango regional stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lira District…
7 September 2023, 8:29 pm
Gunmen rob Shs.27 million from Amolatar businessman
By Denis Okello (denis.okello@vol.co.ug) Amolatar Police of Amolatar central police station has launched investigation into robbery of Shs. 27 million from a businessman in Agwingiri Sub County, Amolatar district by unidentified gunmen this morning. The gunmen also shot Alele Francis…
5 September 2023, 11:16 am
68Â people murdered in Lango within four months
North Kyoga region spokesperson, Patrick Jimmy Okema At least 68 people were murdered in Lango subregion in the last four months. In a press conference held yesterday at the North Kioga Regional Headquarters, Lira city East Division, the police spokesperson…
9 June 2023, 10:28 am
Mob lynches man who killed brother and packed his body in a sack
By Isaac Okello (isaac.okello@vol.co.ug) Lira An angry mob yesterday lynched a man suspected to have killed his brother, packed his body in a sack and dumped it in a swamp. Onyanga Bosco reportedly killed his brother, Akor Denis over a…
30 May 2023, 7:53 pm
Student commits suicide over failure to register for UCE exams
By Denish Ongora (denish.ongora@vol.co.ug) Kole A senior four student from Kole district has committed suicide over failure to register for Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations. The body of the deceased, Adongo Gillian 18, a student of Kigumba Intensive SS, was…
15 April 2023, 2:27 pm
Atin kwan me UCI ocobo awotere kede pala naka ineko
By BF Otim Ogwal Lira Atin kwan acel me Uganda Christian Institute for professional development (UCI) tye iwii ngwec eyonge adot kato ni ocobo awotere kede pala naka ineko pi kwero cule cente me card ame nwongo ogoe kede. Ismeal…