By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. LIRA: The MP for Lira City West Division Honourable Obong Eyit Vincent Shedrick has described the late Mayor Ogwal Ahonga as a good UPC mobiliser who left a good legacy which will take time to fade from hundreds of people in Lango sub-region. Obong Vincent Eyit was talking to the media after attending a burial of Mayor Ogwal Aconga(RIP) on Friday at Aler,Ngetta in Lira City. MP Obong Eyit described Ogwal Aconga as a true’ political bull dozer’and dedicated leader who was commonly known in the local language as ”Ocoromac” in the political arena…
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By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. LIRA: While addressing hundreds of stakeholders who turned up during the last day of Bank of UgandaTown Hall meeting held at Margarita Palace Hotel on Friday,he urged the people to embark on transaction using mobile money system inorder to reduce financial thefts. Mr.Michael Atingi Ego, emphasized on the importance of Mobile Money transactions as it reduces the burdens of carrying hard cash. According to Dr Kenneth Egesa one of the staff of Bank of Uganda disclosed to the participants that the main intension of the training was to interact with district leaders, opinion leaders…
The High Court in Jinja City has sentenced a 28-year-old woman to life imprisonment after being convicted of sacrificing her landlord’s 4-year-old daughter. Isabella Trinity Nakisuyi’s lifeless body was discovered on September 30, 2021, in a sugarcane plantation located in Kakira, Jinja District. Her head was found separately in Wanyange, another suburb within Jinja District. The victim was the daughter of Annet Nakisasi and John Mulodi, who resided in Kakira Cell in Jinja District. Following the tragic murder of Isabella, the authorities arrested three individuals connected to the case. They included Felista Namaganda, her boyfriend Pastor Joseph Sselubiri from the Healing…
By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. AMOLATOR: North Kyoga Political Journey Of Oluma Francisco 2026-203 Who Is Mr Oluma Francisco? He is a God fearing Christian and upcoming politician in a bid to contest for 2026-2031 parliamentary elections in North Kyoga county. Mr Oluma Francisco has a vision to strengthen the youth of Kyoga North county or Constituency in several aspects as narrated by him. Above all ,to support the youth in Kyoga North constituency if given a chance,in 2026-2031 elections, he is requesting the youth to join him in the struggle for a better future espicially for youth below 40s…
By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. LIRA: President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta has given ten (10) Million Shillings to the family of the late Lira City West Division Mayor Ogwal Achonga(RIP). President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Museveni Kaguta has given a condolence contribution of ten,(10) million shillings to the bereaved family of of the late mayor Ogwal Achonga via the Minister of health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng. It was delivered through the health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero who doubles as the Lira City women MP. RCC Egole Lawrence and Mr Opio ,Presidental Advisor Giving Respect To…
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Experienced talk show host, Kungu Al-mahadi Adam, aka Adam Kungu, has announced he is leaving BaBa Television after 3 years at the station. Kungu announced his departure on Friday via his official social media platforms. “Today, I hang up the boots as an employee and political talk show host of Gangamuka on BaBa TV,” he announced, before thanking his employers and colleagues “for the opportunity, support, and allowing me to be myself.” His next destination is not yet known, but impeccable sources link him to either Buganda Kingdom’s BBS Terefayina or Next Media. On his X platform (formerly…
By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. OBONGI: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC)Obongi Mr Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka has commissioned a new general ward at Idiwa health centre lll in Itula sub-county Obongi district on Friday. The general ward has been constructed at about 411 million shillings by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Obongi district. The general ward has three (3)general wards designed specifically for men,women and children respectively. Others are, the treatment room ,sluice room,duty room,washing and changing rooms.Put in place is a solar system with 16 solar panels150 watts each with six batteries each 200 amps. It…
By Charles katabalwa. KAMPALA: Uganda Citizens Movement doubled “Sauti ya Wanainchi ” led by Elton Joseph Mabirizi the former Presidential Candidate want National Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a refredum on Federal system instead of general elections which are not transparent. While addressing journalists in Kampala today Mabirizi revealed that in Uganda elections do not have value because even the people elected don’t debate on issues of National importance. “Federal system is the only way to go because every region will be able to work on its social, economic and political issues for development of it’s people” Mabirizi said He…
By Charles katabalwa. KAMPALA, UGANDA: In bid to curb climate change effects in Uganda, Chief Executive Officers(CEO’) have been urged to integrate sustainable practices in their business model to avert risks associated with climate change. The call has been made during the 14th edition of the 2023 Annual CEO Forum held at Kampala Sheraton Hotel today.Running under theme, “Navigating the Climate Crisis: A Call to Action,” and the Forum attracted over 100 business leaders and key decision makers who convened to deliberate on key issues that not only drive organization success but champion sustainability conversation in the society. Country Team…
A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) candidate gave birth to a baby girl during an examination. Without disclosing the school’s name, Jennifer Kalule, the spokesperson for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), said that the incident happened on Wednesday at one of the exam centers in Kampala. Kalule explained, “The candidate, who had successfully completed her papers on the first three days, did not have an exam on Day 4 and stayed home. According to her parents, she began experiencing labor pains around 1:30 P.M. She was taken to the hospital, where she delivered her baby by 4:00 P.M.” She…