By Mike Rwothomio
The Alur Kingdom has paid tribute to the late Mzee Opar Serafino Jalawure, former Chairman of the Arikpa Jupa Avur Royal Council, praising his contribution to leadership and reconciliation in the chiefdom.
The Kingdom also called on the people of Arikpa Jupa Avur Chiefdom in Athuma Sub-county, Zombo District, to unite behind the newly installed Chief, Albert Ngabipara...
By Mike Rwothomio
A man in Zombo District has reportedly died by suicide after locking himself inside his house and cutting his throat with a spear tip, leaving behind a suicide note warning family members against misusing his property.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Asina Village, Asina Parish, Abanga Sub-county, leaving residents shocked after the...
By Mike Rwothomio
A total of 289 students have graduated with employable skills from Nebbi Providence Vocational School under Nebbi Catholic Diocese, as the institution strengthens efforts to expand employment opportunities for young people during its third graduation ceremony held at the school compound in Nebbi Municipality on Saturday.
The students underwent two years of intensive training...
By Mike Rwothomio
Kyambogo University held an admissions ceremony on Friday, 23 October 2026, marking a further milestone in welcoming new students into higher education.
The event highlighted the continuing expansion of opportunities at its Paidha Campus for learners in the West Nile sub-region.
The university’s presence in Paidha is enabling students from Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach and...
By Mike Rwothomio
Benard Feni, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Euro Gold Refinery Uganda Ltd and the Arua-based Mungufeni Foundation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Malaria Free Uganda, a national initiative supporting efforts to eliminate malaria as a public health threat.
Mungufeni, popularly known as Feni, has joined other members of the Malaria Free Uganda (MFU)...
By Mike Rwothomio
Leaders, alumni, parents and education stakeholders have issued a strong collective appeal for a comprehensive mega-renovation of the aging and dilapidated infrastructure at Uringi Secondary School in Nebbi District.
The call was made during the school’s 58th anniversary celebrations held on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
The landmark event drew hundreds of former...
By Yikpamungu Teddy Kakura
The leadership of Paidha Town Council in Zombo District has launched a market ground leveling programme aimed at restoring usable trading space and enforcing the principle that every trader must occupy one designated space, thereby creating room for more community members to participate in local commerce.
LC3 Chairperson Amos Jacan announced that the initiative...
By Mike Rwothomio
Preparations are intensifying for a major anniversary celebration at Uringi Secondary School in Nebbi District, scheduled for Saturday, 10 September 2026.
The event will mark the institution’s 58 years of existence and bring together alumni, parents, teachers, community members and other education stakeholders to reflect on the school’s enduring contribution to...
By Mike Rwothomio
Leaders are accelerating preparations for the 2026 Agricultural Trade Show and Coffee Conference, a three-day event scheduled for 11–13 November at the Kyambogo University grounds in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District.
The gathering is expected to bring together smallholder farmers, traders, agro-processors, researchers, government officials and private-sector...
By Mike Rwothomio
The Alur Cultural Festival has launched a landmark initiative to revive selected defunct water sources across Paidha Town Council and Paidha Sub-County in Zombo District.
The project, funded by proceeds from the recently concluded 11th edition of the festival held in Paidha Town Council, aims to improve reliable access to clean and safe water for local residents who have...
By Mike Rwothomio
Green and white dominated Warr Town Council in Zombo District on Friday as the new leadership of Zombo Muslim District was officially inaugurated in a ceremony presided over by His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Mufti of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).
Mufti Mubajje was accompanied by Dr. Sheikh Hafidha Haroon Muhammad Bukenya, the Second Deputy...
By Mike Rwothomio
The Mungulony Con religious sect in Zombo District has agreed to participate in this year’s mass vaccination campaign, marking a major breakthrough for local health officials who previously faced stiff resistance from the group.
According to the health department, this change of heart provides a significant boost to the Zombo District Health Department’s efforts...