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By Mike Rwothomio
A full-blown uprising erupted at Vuura Secondary School in Arua District on June 3, 2025, ignited by a fierce grievance over mandatory evening prep sessions imposed on students by teachers on Uganda’s Martyrs’ Day, a public holiday.
The rebellion, marked by vandalism, arson, and chaotic scenes, was quelled through police intervention and tense dialogue, exposing...
By Mike Rwothomio
ZOMBO: Police in Zombo District On April 4, 2025, at 10:42 AM conducted a targeted operation (SD 24/04/06/2025) at Bunya Stage, Jupanyondo West Cell, Nyibola Ward, Paidha Town Council, following intelligence reports of a stored toxic compound suspected to be sodium cyanide (NaCN), a highly hazardous chemical.
Authorities believe the substance was intended for illicit...
By ALEX PITHUA
Sarah Adong, who hails from Zombo district, West Nile sub-region of Uganda has been declared president for the Democratic Party’s (DP) Women Leagues in just concluded delegates conference held in Mbarara city.
Speaking to our journalist, Adong observed that this achievement gives her solidifying grounds to seek for the position of woman MP Zombo district and eventually...
By Mike Rwothomio
On World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, Radio Paidha, in collaboration with Collein Aid, launched a one-day "Clean Paidha" campaign in Zombo district to champion environmental conservation and promote sustainable solid waste management.
The organizers stated that the initiative also aimed to empower students to take responsibility for their environment, fostering a sense of...
By Mike Rwothomio
Arua City Police have recovered a stollen firearm identified by serial number PSOBO19574 upon receiving actionable intelligence from the Chairman of Kamule Ward, Nyaru Cell, Ayivu East Division, regarding a security breach involving the theft of a firearm.
The incident was documented and assigned Case Reference: Ayivu East SD, REF 42/05/06/2025.
According to...
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have pulled their delegation from peace talks held in Doha, Qatar. The talks, mediated by Qatar’s President Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, began in April, aiming to resolve conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Both parties agreed on a ceasefire, stopping hostilities, rejecting hate speech, and addressing the conflict’s root causes....