Nwoya Farmer Uncovers A-G3 NATO Firearm and Ammunition in Garden.
BY ALEX PITHUA
Nwoya : Security operatives in Nwoya District, Uganda, conducted a successful recovery operation, seizing an A-G3 NATO firearm along with eight rounds of ammunition from a resident of Pakiya Village, Lii Sub-county.
According to Nwoya District Police Commander Robert Magombe, the April 19, 2025 discovery was initiated following a tip-off from a local farmer who reported unearthing the buried firearm and ammunition while digging his garden.
This marks the third of such...
Two die in Arua city deadly road crash on Easter Day
By Mike Rwothomio
A tragic road traffic accident occurred today at 10:20 AM in Oria-Adumi Cell, Ayivu West Division, Arua City, along Onduparaka Road, resulting in the deaths of two young men.
The crash involved a green Mercedes Benz Actros trailer (Reg. No. CGO 8604BS01), driven by 55-year-old Congolese national Kambale Madirisha Roman, and a numberless blue Hunter motorcycle ridden by 24-year-old Draku Emmanuel, a resident of Kamiro Cell.
The trailer was traveling from Arua City toward...
Zombo Faithfuls Urged to Embrace Easter with Hope in Christ
By Mike Rwothomio
On Easter Sunday, a day celebrating Jesus Christ’s triumphant resurrection, believers in Zombo were encouraged to renew their hope in God amid life’s challenges.
Easter, commemorating Christ’s victory over death as described in the Gospels, marks the cornerstone of Christian faith, symbolizing salvation and eternal life.
Rev. Isaac Rwothomio, Parish Priest of Paidha Town Parish, Church of Uganda, in Goli Central Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese, delivered...
Former Energy Minister Advocates for Free Electricity Connections
By Mike Rwothomio and Alex Pithua
Eng. Simon D’Ujanga, former State Minister for Energy, has called for free electricity connections in regions like West Nile, where many households remain unconnected despite available infrastructure.
According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, West Nile has a power supply capacity of 90 MW through the Gulu-Olwiyo 132 kV transmission line, part of the Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua electrification project. This far exceeds the...
West Nile Police Urged to Maintain Neutrality Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Mike Rwothomio
Police officers in Uganda’s West Nile Sub-region have been warned against engaging in partisan politics as the country gears up for the 2026 general elections.
With political parties intensifying preparations, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has already outlined its roadmap for party primaries in July 2025 to select candidates for the upcoming polls.
Speaking at the Paidha Cultural Center Hall on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Senior Superintendent of...
Scores Hospitalized in Deadly Arua Road Traffic Crash
By Mike Rwothomio
Multiple traders have been admitted to Arua Hospital following road traffic crash involving a fuso Lory that failed to ascend a steep gradient, resulting in a rollback and overturn.
The harrowing incident occurred on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Odrani Village along the Vurra-Kampala Market Road in Arua District.
West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the transmission system of the Fuso registration number...
Leaders in Zombo Launch Initiative to Combat Digital Disinformation
By Mike Rwothomio
A coalition of leaders in Zombo District has launched a concerted effort to counter the spread of digital disinformation and misinformation through information and communication channels.
The leaders warn that the unchecked dissemination of false information via online platforms and social media undermines the integrity of public institutions and hampers their ability to implement policies that promote societal well-being.
While health-related misinformation poses a...
Pakwach’s 2024 PLE Top Performer Faces Barriers to Secondary Education Due to Financial Constraints
By Mike Rwothomio
During a recent "Pad a Girl" outreach initiative in Panyangu Sub-county, a soft-spoken yet exceptionally talented young girl approached Patricia Jane Alobo, Queen of West Nile, with hope-filled tears in her eyes.
Her name is Marpamungu Faith, a 16-year-old alumna of Pvunga Primary School who recently completed her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
Defying significant challenges, Faith achieved an outstanding aggregate score of 10, a clear reflection of her academic...
13-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Boy
By ALEX PITHUA
Police in Arua have arrested a 13-year-old girl for the alleged sexual assault of a 5-year-old boy in Andivu village, Vurra sub-county, Arua district.
It’s alleged that the suspect, whose name has been withheld, assaulted the victim on the night of April 4, 2025, after the boy’s mother, a neighbor of the suspect, left him in her care to attend overnight prayers.
The father, a security guard, was also away on night duty.
Two days later, the victim began...
Consortium of NGOs Grants Millions to Enhance Professional Development of Zombo Educators
By Mike Rwothomio
In a significant achievement, select educators from specific sub-counties in Zombo district have received substantial financial awards as part of the 2025 Headteacher and Teacher of the Year recognition program.
The initiative is led by a consortium of NGOs, including Nebbi District NGO Forum, Life Concern, and CEFORD, under the “Alochi Ku Somu” project, meaning "Winning with Education."
Funded by CO:OPERAID, a Swiss-based NGO, the award ceremony took...
Revival of Dormant Boreholes Sparks Excitement Among Zombo Locals
By Mike Rwothomio
Efforts to rehabilitate dormant boreholes in Zombo District have unleashed a surge of joy and optimism among local communities.
These once-dry wells, long abandoned, had left residents parched and vulnerable to waterborne diseases due to the absence of reliable, clean water sources.
Norbert Okello, an aspirant for the Okoro County MP seat, has been a driving force behind this initiative, channeling resources from NGOs and well-wishers following a comprehensive watershed...
Greater Nebbi Receives Fire Brigade Unit
By Mike Rwothomio
The Uganda Police Force has marked a significant milestone with the establishment of the first-ever Fire Brigade Unit at Nebbi Central Police Station.
Unveiled on April 9, 2025, this unit will serve the districts of Nebbi, Zombo, Pakwach, and Madi-Okollo, as well as surrounding areas, bolstering fire suppression and emergency response capabilities in Greater Nebbi.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Deputy Director of the Fire Brigade, Uganda...
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