Author: Winnie Auma
A speeding vehicle has claimed the life of a 6-year-old pupil from Pretoria Academy Nursery and Primary School in Oyam District. The tragic incident occurred around 7:00 AM this morning in Adyeda, just a few meters from the school, along the Lira–Kamdini highway. According to Robert Ekwaro, the LC3 Chairperson of Loro Town Council, the […]
Speaking to our reporter, Victor Okwir, the District Surveillance Focal Person for Lira District, confirmed that the victim is a two-month-old baby girl from Awia-Amor village in Agali Subcounty. Okwir stated that the baby was initially admitted to a nearby clinic before being transferred to Lira Referral Hospital for further treatment. A sample was taken […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apac District has been selected to host Uganda’s first ever malaria vaccine launch in a bid to curb the high burden of the disease, especially among children. In a letter dated March 5, 2025, addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer of Apac District, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Kenneth Akiiri, highlighted that malaria […]
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