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District Production Department unveils 2 brand new motorcycles to power up agricultural extension services
03/08/2025

District Production Department unveils 2 brand new motorcycles to power up agricultural extension services

By Sarah Ejang In a significant boost to agricultural extension services, the Amolatar District Production Department has proudly acquired two brand new motorcycles, each valued at Shs 12 million. This strategic purchase aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of…

President Museveni backs a new prepaid water meter factory, set to improve clean water access, create jobs, and drive in...
03/08/2025

President Museveni backs a new prepaid water meter factory, set to improve clean water access, create jobs, and drive industrial growth

By Edwin Okurmu Kisa President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the establishment of a prepaid water meter manufacturing plant in Uganda, marking a major step toward improving water access, conservation, and utility efficiency across the country. The President met with…

Health experts raise alarm after 6+ suspected prostate cancer cases found in just 2 days. Cervical & breast cancer also ...
03/08/2025

Health experts raise alarm after 6+ suspected prostate cancer cases found in just 2 days. Cervical & breast cancer also on the rise. Early checkups could save lives

By Dickens Odiko Health experts are raising concerns over the increasing cases of prostate cancer in the Lango subregion, following recent findings during a free medical camp organised by Mr. Benard Otim. Dr. Richard Ekwan, a public health specialist at…

Over 20 journalists from Arua & beyond have been equipped to cover women, refugees & PWDs fairly this election season. U...
31/07/2025

Over 20 journalists from Arua & beyond have been equipped to cover women, refugees & PWDs fairly this election season. UMWA also unveiled a gender scorecard & plans for a Gender Media Award

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda’s political season gains momentum, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is enhancing media capacity in the West Nile region to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive election reporting. More than 20 participants—including reporters, media managers, and rad...

Rwots in Agago and Pader districts are urging households to plant trees to fight deforestation, restore the environment,...
31/07/2025

Rwots in Agago and Pader districts are urging households to plant trees to fight deforestation, restore the environment, and boost incomes

By Okello Gift Acholi cultural leaders are urging communities to intensify tree-planting efforts to combat widespread deforestation and environmental degradation in the region. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, Rwot Kasimiro Ongom of the Patongo clan in Agago District noted…

Uganda PM Nabbanja has launched the construction of the Electoral Commission HQ in Lubowa. The new facility will serve a...
31/07/2025

Uganda PM Nabbanja has launched the construction of the Electoral Commission HQ in Lubowa. The new facility will serve as the national tally centre and end EC’s rental woes

By Ronald Ssemagonja The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has today officially launched the construction of the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters at Lubowa–Lweza, Makindye-Ssabagabo Division, in Kampala District. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Nabbanja co...

25 women farmers are transforming their lives through climate-smart farming, with support from Alito Joint. From oxen to...
23/07/2025

25 women farmers are transforming their lives through climate-smart farming, with support from Alito Joint. From oxen to education, sunflower fields are fueling real change

By Geoffrey Okwong A group of 25 women farmers aged between 30 and 60 years has come together to cultivate sunflowers alongside other cash crops, significantly improving their livelihoods. The women, all residents of Otok Parish in Pajule Sub-county, Pader…

“I won’t quit my career for stereotypes”, Arua journalist speaks out
23/07/2025

“I won’t quit my career for stereotypes”, Arua journalist speaks out

By Byamukama Alozious Arua journalist speaks out on gender bias and resilience in the media industry During a recent media monitoring orientation in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias,…

Authorities warn residents against illegal farming and construction in wetlands, vowing legal action for violators
23/07/2025

Authorities warn residents against illegal farming and construction in wetlands, vowing legal action for violators

By Okello Gift Residents of Pader District have been warned against illegal encroachment on wetlands, with local authorities cautioning that violators will face legal consequences. Martine Okello, the District Forestry Officer, told our reporter on Friday morning that an increasing…

The Pader Shea Butter Cooperative is empowering over 900 women and preserving Acholi heritage, one shea nut at a time
21/07/2025

The Pader Shea Butter Cooperative is empowering over 900 women and preserving Acholi heritage, one shea nut at a time

By Lakaraber Gladys Kasline Since its founding in 2010 with just 90 members, the Pader Shea Butter Cooperative has grown significantly, now empowering 500 men and over 900 women by giving them access to economic opportunities and a strong sense…

Over 350 gardens destroyed, families left stranded as crops are wiped out in Acaba and Iceme subcounties. Leaders call f...
17/07/2025

Over 350 gardens destroyed, families left stranded as crops are wiped out in Acaba and Iceme subcounties. Leaders call for urgent government aid to prevent hunger and support schoolchildren.

By Eman Yonah Oruk Residents of Te-Itek, Rwot Olara, Adag-Amone, Lela Ateng ,Alao and Adoga-Omona-Lony in Obangangeo parish, Acaba subcounty, along with five other villages in Orupo parish, Iceme subcounty—with Awangi B village being the most affected—are counting devastating losses…

How can we, as a community, support rural learners to stay in school and perform better? Wa 89.8 FM
08/07/2025

How can we, as a community, support rural learners to stay in school and perform better?
Wa 89.8 FM

By Agness Agilo Rural schools in Uganda’s Lango sub-region have consistently produced poor results in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) over the years compared to urban schools, despite having teachers with the same or even higher qualifications. In investigating the…

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