Author: Ambrose Okwanga
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 […]
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 […]
The worsening effects of climate change are driving many young people in Alebtong District away from agriculture, with a growing number turning to idleness in trading centers and alcohol consumption. A recent study by the Africa Center for Trade and Development (ACTADE), in collaboration with the Noble Youth Network under the “Craks” project, revealed that […]
Maruzi County Member of Parliament, Maxwell Akora, has explained his decision to shift his political ambitions to Apac Municipality, where he plans to challenge incumbent MP Patrick Ocan, a fellow Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) representative. Speaking to our reporter, Akora addressed public concerns over his decision to contest in Apac Municipality despite his shared party […]
The Paramount Chief of Lango, His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has urged the people of Lango to recognize and appreciate the achievements of Yosam Odur Ebii, the former leader of the Lango Cultural Foundation, for his role in preserving the culture and heritage of Lango. While addressing his newly appointed cabinet ministers, […]
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