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By Mike Rwothomio  The Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has initiated a humanitarian aid operation by dispatching essential relief supplies to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District, Ankole Diocese. In a statement shared on the Church of Uganda’s Facebook page on 26 May, the Church underscored its ongoing...

By Mike Rwothomio ITRACOM Fertilizers Uganda-SMC Ltd, a subsidiary of ITRACOM Holdings, has formally expressed interest in acquiring 1,000 acres of land within the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme in Pakwach District to establish a large-scale rice seed and grain production project. The initiative aligns with Uganda’s agricultural commercialization agenda and aims to enhance food security,...

By Mike Rwothomio On May 27, 2025, Zombo District Council approved a budget of UGX 34,667,794,238 for the 2025/26 fiscal year, aligning with Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV). The budget prioritizes sectors to foster economic diversification, employment generation, and poverty alleviation, consistent with the national theme: "Full Monetization of Uganda’s Economy...

By ALEX PITHUA Northern Uganda Member of Parliament who represent interest for elderly persons, Katherine Mavenjina Akumu, has pleaded to the people of greater Nebbi, (Nebbi Zombo and Pakwach) to vote president Museveni amidst growing concern over what the community says is a deliberate intention not to tarmac a crucial national road in the area. The road in question is the 122km...

By Mike Rwothomio Women across the West Nile sub-region have been challenged to join the refereeing ranks as the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wrapped up a five-day beginners’ refereeing course for match officials from Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Maracha districts. The intensive programme, which drew 33 participants including seven females, featured practical sessions...