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The High Court in Kampala has ruled that Hon. Jimmy James Michael Akena will not be nominated to contest as the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) presidential candidate in the 2025/2026 General Elections. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, by Justice Bernard Namanya, followed an application by Akena and the UPC challenging a decision […]
By Moi Daniel Kwania District, Uganda: Chawente Senior Secondary School, one of the seven government-aided secondary schools in Kwania District, is facing a severe enrollment crisis, with only 14 students currently attending. This has sparked outrage among local residents, who are now demanding the return of the land they initially donated for the school, […]
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has strongly condemned the recent mob action that claimed the life of a police officer in Ngai Sub-county, Oyam District, and has called for a thorough investigation into the incident. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Commission Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, the UHRC expressed concern over […]
Hashim Yasin, a 24-year-old Islamic teacher, has confessed to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy on multiple occasions. Yasin, who was arrested on Tuesday, faces charges of aggravated homosexuality following allegations of defiling the minor. According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga police spokesperson, Yasin is attached to Aswar Mosque, located along the Lira-Kitgum Road […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
