http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=319&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=&tAuthor= Uganda Radio Network (URN) is a subscription-based independent news agency and training center that produces current affairs programs, documentaries and the latest news on Uganda. en-en http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/images/logo.png http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=319&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=&tAuthor= http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=47455 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=47455 At least seven people have died and 45 others sustained serious injuries after the bus they were traveling in overturned several times along Pakwach-Karuma road. ]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:08:55 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=41122 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=41122 The death toll from suspected cases of meningitis in Amuru district has risen to 11 in a space of less than two weeks.]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:16:02 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=41035 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=41035 The youths who have just been on a tour of the Madhvani-owned Kakira sugar factory in Jinja say they are convinced that the investment would increase the prospects in the district. They explained that they anticipate developments such as extension of electricity, roads, school, hospitals and other infrastructural development to accrue due to the presence of a factory in the rural district. ]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:01:16 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40881 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40881 Charles Okwera, the Amuru deputy District Health Officer has confirmed to Uganda Radio Network that the deaths occurred last week in areas of Pabbo Sub County. He says twelve other people have also been diagnosed with signs similar to symptoms of meningitis. ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:53:08 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40417 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40417 The proposal by Madhvani Group of Company to establish a sugar factory in Amuru district is threatening to divide the members of the Acholi Community. Previously, members of the Acholi community led by their leaders were united in opposing the allocation of community land to Madhvani for the planting sugar cane but this seems to be no longer the situation. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:04:41 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40243 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40243 Residents of Apaa parish, Pabbo Sub County in Amuru district have refused to leave the area claimed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority—UWA as a Game Reserve. ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:59:06 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40217 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40217 Over three hundred households living in areas of Apaa parish, Pabbo Sub County, Amuru district are on tension over an impending eviction by Uganda Wildlife Authority today. ]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:47:13 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=38628 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=38628 Residents of Amuru district say they are frustrated by their failure to secure funding for their projects under the second phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund. The Northern Uganda Social Action Fund II was launched in February 2010 and the generation of projects by the communities for funding begun five months later in August.]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:49:39 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=38627 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=38627 A council meeting convened to debate on Amuru district development plans has ended prematurely after the councilors stormed out in protest of what they called poor time-keeping.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:33:46 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37916 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37916 Bats meal is rarely heard of on the menu in most homes or hotels. However, the Lamogi community, a clan in Amuru district, Acholi sub region that is much known for resisting the colonial administration of the British during the famous Lamogi rebellion of 1911 is where one would be certain for enjoy a bat meal.]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:40:05 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37839 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37839 Hundreds of mothers in Amuru district, some as young as 18 years have embarked on planting a variety of vegetables and other food crops in a move aimed at boosting nutrition levels in their homes and increasing food security. ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:36:09 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37568 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37568 The residents of Amuru district have begun reaping the benefits of a series of indoor residual spraying that were conducted recently. ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:50:40 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37319 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37319 At least 11 health centres in Amuru district have closed due to delays by the National Medical Stores to deliver drugs and other medical supplies to the centers.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:48:54 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37287 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37287 Nwoya district authorities have arrested 35 illegal charcoal dealers who went on an indiscriminate tree felling spree.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:00:28 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37268 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37268 A group of twenty nine youth from Sironko district is stranded in Amuru district with no means to feed themselves or return home.]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:27:42 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37191 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37191 School attendance records have gone down, with many school going children heading to gardens and not schools. ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:14:05 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37128 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=37128 The Lamogi community in Amuru district is in the process of holding a memorial to remember the 1911 rebellion against the British colonial rule that killed several members of the community.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:42:46 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36960 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36960 Over 700 families of Apaa and Lakang villages in Amuru are threatening to sue Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA and the Attorney General for compensation following the destruction of their property in a raid by UWA rangers on their villages. ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:53:23 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36702 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36702 Travelers along the Gulu – Nimule road may wait a little longer before the proposed construction gets underway due to extended delays in the procurement process.]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:48:47 +0300 2.90123 31.8501 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36674 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=36674 A section of the people in Amuru district, who were hired by the Electoral Commission over a year ago to work in the preparation for the 2011 general elections, has accused the election governing body of failing to pay their dues.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:52:33 +0300 2.90123 31.8501