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By Aromo Agnes130 farmers in Amuru district have been identified to benefit from U gift irrigation project.Agricultural officer Amuru district says,the farmers were  identified following the assessment on the availability of land and  available water source.Denis Opira a farmer from pu Okumu parish disclosed that, after taking the farmer in […]

By Federick Dramadri.Three leaders of Arua central division performing artists Emyooga SAACO are in trouble over their alleged diversion of part of their Emyooga funds.The trio are accused of illegally withdrawing and misappropriating funds without the consent of group members.It is alledged that on 22nd August 2021, Peace Emuzu the […]

By Gloria Lalam It’s nearly two years since the Ugandan government closed down schools as a measure to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. For ten-year-old Nazima Akanyo who has a hearing and speech disability, the prolonged school closure has meant additional stress and isolation. Reason? She has nobody other […]

By Judith AtizoyoOne person has been confirmed dead following a fatal accident in Madi-Okollo district.The deceased has been identified by detectives as Muzaidi Godwin, a resident of Offaka area in Madi-Okollo district. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Okollo Health Center III.The deceased was hit by an Arua-bound […]

Robert Ojok MoneMore than 147-families across Acholi Sub region are benefiting from biogas established by Caritas Gulu archdiocese under the “project green energy and nutrition” as an alternative energy source.Biogas is a mixture of gases, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide, produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, […]

By John Dibaba.Vendors operating at Arivu market in Arua district are counting losses after fire gutted a section of the market, leaving merchandise estimate close to 200 million shillings destroyed.The fire is believed to have been started by a suspected arsonist who torched a four roomed store at the market.The […]

By Chris WooSome 69 people are currently pondering their next move after flash floods destroyed their houses and crops in parts of Ngai Sub County Oyam district.The flash floods caused by a heavy down pour also paralyzed transport as five roads and some bridges linking Ngai Sub County to other […]

By Federick Dramadri.Arua regional referral hospital has rejected two enrolled nurses posted to the facility by Ministry of Health due to its poor structure.West Nile Members of Parliament during their visit to the facility were alarmed by the overwhelming number of student nurses working in the maternity ward with only […]

By Mike Rwothomio Unknown people have strangled to death a businesswoman in Zombo district. The deceased has been identified by security authorities as 46 year old Isa Amina, a resident of Warr Center village, Zombo district. Her corpse was discovered by area residents from a cassava plantation along Warr-Pamodo road in Leo […]

By Sharon Angucia.More than 700 AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are on the verge of expiry in Arua district if not unutilized by the end of the month.The vaccines include 152 doses at the district vaccine store and 514 doses at the 5 vaccination centers across the district.This is part of the […]