Month: March 2025
Over 300 pupils at Alito Primary School in Kole District are studying under trees after strong winds blew off the roofs of their classrooms. The school’s headteacher, Syrus Okori, told our reporter that heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds on Sunday evening at 8 pm ripped off the roof of a block that […]
Lira City Mayor, Sam Atul, has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to transfer the collection of school fees to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). He fears that delays in remitting funds back to schools could disrupt operations, particularly affecting essential services. Atul pointed to the government’s history of delays in disbursing funds to […]
The Paramount Chief of Lango, His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has cautioned men in Lango against domestic violence, attributing it to the increasing number of street children in the region. Speaking to a group of women at his residence in Senior Quarters, Odongo Okune emphasized that domestic violence is a leading […]
Residents of Omoro Sub-County in Alebtong District have captured and slaughtered a mysterious animal that had been preying on their livestock. The creature, which had reportedly been attacking sheep and other domestic animals, was killed and its meat shared among the locals. According to Isaac Apenyo, the LC3 chairperson of Omoro, […]
The Tochi Irrigation Scheme, a 44 billion shilling project commissioned in 2019, has so far failed to benefit the Oyam District Local Government in any meaningful way. Speaking to our reporter, Chris Ongom, the Vice Chairperson of LC5 Oyam District and leader of government business, expressed disappointment that the district has not gained any local […]
The son of Yosam Odur Ebi, the de facto Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation, has refuted a video circulating on social media claiming that his father has resigned from his position. Anthony Olobo Odur, who also serves as the clan chief of Atek Omwonpel, addressed the issue following the release of a video […]
Five villages in Ayami Sub-county, Lira District, have been severely affected by Cassava Brown Streak Disease, leaving farmers frustrated and struggling with losses. According to Thomas Obur, the LC3 Chairperson of Ayami Sub-county, the affected villages include Oco, Oco Central, Alok, Wang-arom, and Nga-akwia, all in Walela Parish. Obur explained that the disease causes cassava […]
The creation of Erute District from Lira District remains uncertain as the government suspends the move due to financial constraints. Lira District LC5 Chairperson, Richard Cox Max Orik, has repeatedly urged local leaders to advocate for the establishment of Erute District, which would encompass all sub-counties in Erute South. These include Bar, Itek, Wiodyek, and […]
Abura Primary School in Nambyeso Sub-county, Kwania District, is grappling with severe infrastructural challenges, forcing pupils to study in unsafe and unhygienic conditions due to years of neglect. The school’s headteacher, Ronald Ecingo revealed that the school’s facilities began deteriorating after a presidential rally was held there in 2016. Soldiers who later settled at the […]
Female change agents in Kole District are using their voices to bring about positive change in their communities, tackling social and economic challenges through grassroots advocacy. This empowerment follows an initiative launched five years ago by Ama Cradle for Development (AMACOD) in partnership with Twaweza under the project “Sauti za Wanainchi,” aimed at enabling […]