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By Mike Rwothomio
The Zombo District Council has tabled a draft budget estimate of 34.6 billion UGX for the 2025/26 fiscal year, outlining a robust fiscal framework aimed at fostering sustainable development, economic resilience, and inclusive growth in the region.
This strategic financial plan is poised to stimulate economic activity, enhance productivity, and improve living standards,...
By Mike Rwothomio
Police in Nebbi District have initiated a criminal investigation following a series of violent clashes on April 4, 2025, between the Nyipir Primary School community—comprising parents, teachers, and workers—and the neighboring Alenga Upper community.
The unrest, led by Local Council 1 (LC1) Chairperson Mungu Jakisa Robert of Alenga Village, resulted in the arson...
By Mike Rwothomio
A startling case at Mamba Secondary School, where an 18-year-old Senior Two learner gave birth to a healthy female infant in the school dormitory on April 1, 2025, has ignited concern and prompted a robust call to action from Queen Alobo Janet Patricia, Miss West Nile 2024/25.
This incident has laid bare a critical public health and educational challenge—adolescent...
By ALEX PITHUA
President Museveni on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 presided over the screening of “Hidden Uganda”, a documentary by an American journalist, Peter Greenberg.
The documentary film showcases the beauty and hidden gems of Uganda.
Speaking during the event at Speke Resort Munyonyo, President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and...
In recent decades, Africa has emerged as a theatre for global powers vying for influence, resources, and strategic positioning.
The continent’s vast natural wealth—oil, uranium, gold, and rare earth minerals—combined with its geographic significance, has drawn the attention of the United States, European nations, and emerging powers like China and Russia.
Amid this scramble,...
By Mike Rwothomio
A fuel tanker burst into flames in Nyaravur-Angal Town Council, Nebbi District, along the Pakwach-Nebbi highway on Saturday evening, sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky.
The truck’s number plate and the driver’s identity remained unconfirmed at the time of reporting.
Sunday Olweny, an eyewitness, reported that the blaze erupted at...
Riek Machar's camp has strongly refuted claims that they were unwilling to engage in talks with President Yoweri Museveni or the African Union mediators, known as the Panel of the Wise.
In a detailed response issued by James Gatdet DaK, the spokesperson for Machar’s camp, it was clarified that they were indeed open to discussions but faced significant obstacles from the opposing side,...