Author: Ambrose Okwanga
BY AMBROSE OKWANGA “I learnt different farming practices from the district officials, agro-input dealers and also from different stories displayed by journalist,” recalls Sarah Akullu, a 37-year-old farmer, a resident of Oketkwer village, Otara parish, Aromo Sub County, Lira district. Akullu, a member of Okio Cooperative society, is among hundreds who attended the exhibition on […]
Phiona Apio 35year old, a resident of Baronger Godown cell, Lira City East Division, Lira city stated rice growing at the edge of Okole swamp. This was six years ago after Apio failed to secure a job at a factory within Lira City. “When I came to Lira municipality, I wanted to […]
The ministry of tourism and antiquities have launched the first ever Oktober festival in Uganda scheduled to take place in Gulu in October this year. Speaking on Wednesday during the launch of the festival at iGolden Tulip Hotel Kampala , Martin Mugarra Bahinduka urged the people of Acholi sub region to use the event to […]
A delegation from the Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project (UCSATP) on Wednesday 5th June 2025 conducted an official assessment visit to Kioga Bridge Group Farm in Alemere Bung Cell, Amolatar District. The visit aimed to evaluate the implementation of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices and to guide the group on eligibility criteria for further project […]
Lawyers for Dr. Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune are seeking Shs 1.1 billion in compensation from Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, clan leaders Benjamin Okii and Denis Obia Acila, and their legal representative, Dr. Emmanuel Egaru Omiat. The demand follows a 2024 civil suit in which Okii, Acila, and the Lango Cultural Foundation petitioned the […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to prioritize science and innovation, describing it as a critical survival strategy for the continent. Speaking today at the opening ceremony of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Week, the President stressed that Africa’s historical colonization was largely due to the absence of […]
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 […]
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 […]
