Tom Awuzu, the Umeme Gulu Manager says that vandalism and theft of power facilities is the major challenge causing continued power blackouts in Acholi and partly Lango sub-regions.
Read more ...In his opening remarks during the launch, Katureebe explained that Northern Uganda that had two-decade long-armed insurgency caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army – LRA should be uniquely handled.
Read more ...Gulu was the epicentre of the first Ebola Outbreak in Uganda, which devastated the region killing more than 200 people and affecting more than 400. Among the dead were three nursing school students and the Medical Director of Lacor Hospital Dr Matthew Lukwiya.
Read more ...The residents fear some of the dogs may be infected with rabies since most of them are not immunized.
Read more ...Christine Angucia, a football fan from Adjumani district, says she booked in advance but forfeited her accommodation due to the overwhelming demand.
Read more ...Jackson Ojok, the Aywee village LC1 chairperson, says the thugs trailed Ongom to his home and hacked him with a machete to severally on the head living him for dead before vanishing off with his Bajaj motorcycle registration number UEX 626Q.
Read more ...It is alleged that the victim approached Pastor Felix Lawoko of Voice of Hope Church requesting for a scholarship in technical skills education.
Read more ...The suspects were arrested on Thursday by Uganda People’s Defense Forces – UPDF soldiers patrolling premises of Atiak Sugar Plantation owned by Horyal Investment Holding Company.
Read more ...Though suicidal deaths statistics in Acholi sub region is not clear, alcohol has been noted to be an important factor in nearly 68% of the suicides in Northern Uganda.
Read more ...Laroker P'Okot the chairperson of the Acholi community in the diaspora says that accountability for the money has not been made. Laroker explains that in May, Michael Lakony, the Amuru LCV Chairperson wrote to them seeking for more financial support. He, however, says that they halted further donations until accountability is made.
Read more ...The Municipal Human Resource Officer, Richard Okot in a memo to staff indicated that the delayed payment of May salary was due to delays in the release of funds for wage by the central government.
Read more ...It is alleged that John Okwonga, defiled his niece and impregnated her, while at his home in Laroo Division, Gulu Municipality, in March this year. The minor’s mother filed a case of aggravated defilement on May 30, 2019, at Gulu Central Police Station.
Read more ...Grace Kwiyucwiny, the State Minister for Northern Uganda disclosed that the absence of reports hampers government from establishing financing mechanism and spending targets for disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention.
Read more ...The affected residents argue that the unregulated dumping in their areas which include Kony Paco and Westland Cells has become a threat to their health and the environment.
Read more ...Patrick Jimmy Okema, the Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson told URN that the matter is before the Resident States Attorney-RSA for legal advice.
Read more ...According to Geoffrey Azuma, the District Communications Officer, Mudsid and accomplices still at large, also stole five automobile batteries from vehicles which were parked at the district headquarters.
Read more ...The accident occurred last night, when a Kampala-bound Gaaga bus, registration number UAL 158Z from Paidha hit an elephant that was crossing the road, from Murchison Falls National Park.
Read more ...David Amone, the Acholi Chiefdom Production Officer and member of the Acholi Working Committee on Charcoal said they are developing an environment action program to protect and preserve the environment.
Read more ...The charcoal was ferried from Purongo, Anaka and Got Apwoyo sub-counties heading to Kampala. The impounded trucks have been parked at the district headquarters in Anaka Town Council.
Read more ...Bosmic, a self-proclaimed Co-coordinator for People Power in the North on Tuesday staged an illegal rally at Gulu Main Market to protest the endorsement of President Yoweri Museveni`s presidential sole candidature.
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