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 ...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 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 ...During a meeting with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held at Baralegi State Lodge in Otuke District, the elders presented a petition stating that the escapees are involved in recruiting individuals, which escalates cattle rustling.
Read more ...Acknowledging the existing gaps in security, Museveni highlighted issues such as the lack of coordination between the army and locals, corruption among UPDF commanders, and the sluggish response to security reports regarding cattle rustling.
Read more ...“You have therefore been suspended from Lira University and directed to vacate the University premises with immediate effect, and not to appear at any installations of Lira University until further notice to allow for further investigation,” Okeng noted.
Read more ...The motorcycle registration number UP 1903 was intercepted at England Village in Minakulu sub county when locals saw two unidentified men carrying a bull on one motorcycle and made an alarm.
Read more ...The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been supporting districts and health facilities in Lango sub-region in delivering comprehensive health services through the Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services (RHITES-North) Lango project.
Read more ...Owiny-Dollo argued that the late Okello Engola fought for peace and development and it is important for the government to introduce coffee and other cash crops which can elevate the economic status of the North in his memory.
Read more ...Army chaplains are non-combatants who attend to the spiritual needs of the soldiers. They are supposed to provide for the spiritual well-being of soldiers and their families and also offer moral guidance among other roles that could also include caring for enemy combatants.
Read more ...Benson Dila Oyuku, the Oyam district chairperson wants government to re-activate Amuka militia which was commanded by late Engola to guard Lango from Karamojong disturbances.
Read more ...The body left Kampala on a Uganda People’s Defense Air Forces-UPDAF chopper and landed at Lira airfield in Lira City where thousands of mourners gathered to pay their last respects.
Read more ...According to Emmy Zoomlamai Okello, the Team Leader at FICH Uganda, many youths have high levels of formal education but lack the practical skills required in the workplace, which this program aims to address.
Read more ...Prior to his untimely death, the minister was in the process of setting up a state-of-the-art recording studio at his home in Oyam district, as part of his efforts to promote local talent.
Read more ...Andrew Moses Awany, the Vice Chairperson of ULGA, and LCV Chairperson of Kole District, says that it is befitting to honor Engola, who was the Regional Chairperson of Northern Uganda ULGA when he was LCV Chairperson Oyam.
Read more ...The area has also been battling anthrax and Black Quarter Disease since last year. The Ministry of Agriculture has now delivered 10,000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines and 1,350 doses of bronchitis, for the vaccination against Black Quarter Disease and anthrax.
Read more ...Citing a secondary school in Oyam district where students staged strikes twice last term, Victoria Anyango, a consultant with Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) explains that the strike is a clear indication that students do not understand problems and solutions to the problems around them.
Read more ...Upon recovery, the animals were handed over by James Onyanga, the Mayor Morulem Town Council to the owner at the Town Council headquarters.
Read more ...Dr. Christopher Oleke, the Deputy Awitong of Otikokin, argued that Engola’s murderer took a key pillar of the clan, and added that emotions are too high, although the clan leaders are trying their best to calm the situation.
Read more ...Jimmy Angole, the Division’s Clerk explained that although the division has equipment’s and personnel to handle solid waste, garbage management is still a huge challenge and that is why the division is considering contracting it out.
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