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Members of Umaruku Field school harvesting cabbages in the field recently. PHOTO/ROBERT ELEMA By Robert Elema Yumbe Mr. Yassin Ayimani, 43, a resident of Rakatura village in Kululu subcounty, in Yumbe district is a member of Umaruku Farmer Field School that started engaging in group farming in 2021. He says […]

Primary one Pupils of Lwala primary school, who were denied promotional exams. All Photos by Mike Rwothomio By Mike Rwothomio Zombo Administrators of Lwala Primary School in Warr town council, Zombo district have come under criticism over reportedly denying promotional examinations to 159 primary one learners. Radio Pacis understands that, the pupils were exempted […]

Secretary at the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organizations, Dr. Stephen Okello, at the Northern Uganda CSOs conference in Arua. By Sabir Musa Arua The Secretary at the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organizations, Dr. Stephen Okello, has clarified that all applications made before the merger with the Ministry will be processed. […]

Slain acting Arua DHO Paul Bishop Drileba. Courtesy Photo. By Morish Dramadri Arua The family of the slain acting Arua district health officer Paul Bishop Drileba has called on the authorities in Arua and West Nile to ensure justice for the family after being gruesomely murdered by a group of […]

Archbishop Rapheal while consecrating the altar. Photo by Proscovia Achomo By Proscovia Achomo Gulu Holy Family Chapel Paminano, under Immaculate Heart of Mary Lacor Parish in Gulu Archdiocese has been given a Eucharistic centre status after getting the first ever church building since its creation in the early 1900s. The […]

Flooding at River Tangi on Wednesday November 27, 2024 after a heavy downpour. Photo/Courtesy. By Mike Rwothomio Zombo The Uganda National Roads Authority has issued a travel advisory on November 27, 2024, urging motorists against movement across river Nile via Pakwach Bridge, as flooding continue to submerge Tangi Junction, along Olwiyo- Pakwach road. This […]

The Gulu City woman member of Parliament Aol Betty Ocan(Third  Left), the Chairperson of PWDs in Gulu City Opwonya Stephen(front left) together with other stakeholders, beneficiaries and their parents at the Physiotherapy Department of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Photo by Desire Alimocan By Desire Alimocan Gulu city At least 10 […]

Residents gather at the spot(tooth can lost) from where accident occured in Terego district. By Mike Rwothomio Zombo A black fuso Motor vehicle with registration number UBA 895X, lost control along  Owafa – Arua-Yumbe Road, in Terego District, killing one passenger on spot and injuring eight others. Police preliminary findings […]

Banana plant affected in Pasaye Parish, Alangi Sub County, Zombo district. All photos by Mike Rwothomio.  By Mike Rwothomio Zombo Leaders in Zombo district have raised concerns over the rapid spread of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) that is continuing to ravage banana crop fields of most farmers across the […]

Anyeke Health Centre IV. Photo by Ambrose Okai. By Ambrose Okai Oyam A 16-year-old male pupil from St. Kizito Nursery and Primary School in Myene Sub County, Oyam District, has been discharged after a full recovery from Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). The patient was confirmed positive on November 9, 2024, and […]