The Bishop emeritus of Northern Uganda Diocese Rev. Nelson Onono Onweng says it’s unfair for the government to roll out the same program in Acholi and other parts of the country that didn’t go through the war.
Read more ...Kilama like many of the survivors says time is no longer on their side, especially for those ailing and have been waiting for compensation for the atrocities committed under the command of Ongwen.
Read more ...Isaac Odongo, the Project Officer at Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) says the majority of children born with the condition in the region are considered as curses by their parents or community members.
Read more ...Rwot Kassimiro Ongom, the Chief of Patongo Clan, said the sacks of charcoal are still in the bushes, while others have been set ablaze.
Read more ...It is alleged that the two yet-to-be-identified men who were dressed in a UPDF uniform and armed with an AK 47 rifle robbed a motorcycle from a boda boda rider in Tilevu parish in Vurra sub-county
Read more ...The group, Ribbe Pi Paco-RPP, was formed in February 2023, to advocate against the rampant tree-cutting in Acholi Sub-region, following a surge in tree-cutting to feed the growing trade in charcoal.
Read more ...The Solvatten solar-water heating and purifier kit is one of the latest technologies whose distributors say will save women of energy used in the search for firewood for heating water for drinking and bathing.
Read more ...Madi Indri cultural chieftaincy collapsed in 1966 after the then-government of Dr. Apollo Milton Obote banned kingdoms and cultural institutions in the country.
Read more ...The President faulted the corrupt elements in security forces and officials in charge of the Environment and National Forestry Authority (NFA) for allegedly aiding the rising charcoal trade.
Read more ...The Shea nut tree is highly revered in Acholi because of the cultural value attached to it. The tree is regarded as sacred and in the past people were made to believe that anyone who cut it would be cursed, and any man who climbed it would become impotent.
Read more ...Rwot Kasimiro Ongom, the clan chief of Patongo, reported the discovery of over 100 tents set up in the bushes during the operation.
Read more ...According to residents in the affected areas, the flies predominantly target the legs and arms, leaving behind blood and causing itchiness similar to the symptoms of scabies.
Read more ...Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson says the case has been registered as suspected murder and investigations to ascertain the motive and apprehend the suspects has been launched.
Read more ...The incident happened on Friday at around 11:30 am at Bardege Cell, Alupere Ward Kalongo Town Council.
Read more ...Hunting is an activity that has for generations been practiced by the Acholi not only as a means of securing food but also to train the youth and test their courage and endurance for manhood.
Read more ...The seat fell vacant after the death of Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola who was shot and killed by his personal bodyguard Private Wilson Sabiti.
Read more ...Museveni says the region is beautifully endowed with diverse natural and cultural heritage and deserves to be developed for tourism.
Read more ...Kassimiro Ongom, a clan chief of the Patongo Clan in Agago District, says that the manpower employed to produce charcoal is mostly by people under the influence of alcohol who don’t cover the wood mound well, and immediately after setting it afire go to drink, leaving the wood for longer than necessary hours or letting oxygen pass-through
Read more ...The recovery follows an aggravated robbery incident at the Rock Fuel Pump station located near Arua Airfield in Ayivu division, Arua City.
Read more ...The hospital has outstanding domestic arrears of 794.3 million Shillings as of March 31, 2023, according to the letter of notice of disconnection signed by Dr Eng. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of National Water and Sewerage Corporation.
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