By Brenda Acen
Paidha kaal Umua Chiefdom under the Alur Kingdom has called upon subjects to be meticulous about the environment with small, daily actions like reducing waste, conservation of available resources and protecting nature while we practice tree planting.
This was during the burial of Jesse Ukweda who passed away on Saturday 12th September at Mulago national referral hospital....
By Mike Rwothomio
Under blazing sunshine that lit up the bustling commercial hub of Paidha in Zombo District, West Nile sub-region, the historic 11th annual Alur Cultural Festival took centre stage on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
This star-studded cultural spectacular served as the ultimate curtain-closer for revelers, entertainers, cultural dance troupes, comedians, journalists and thousands of...
By Alex Pithua
The Sixteen delegate members elected Grace Thorach who doubled as NRM chairperson Zombo district, Chairperson Women Council garning nine votes while her contender Evelyn Othora trailing with seven votes.
The election was conducted by NRM returning officer for Zombo district Prisca Onegiu alongside her vice Chairperson Alfred Okura and Assistant NRM registrar Geoffrey...
By Mike Rwothomio
The leadership of Zombo District Local Government has raised serious concerns over the District’s critically low staffing levels, warning that the “thin staff” is struggling to deliver essential public services effectively.
Presenting the State of the District Affairs address to the Council sitting on Monday, 20th July 2026, at the District Headquarters...
By Mike Rwothomio
New leaders of Paidha Town Council in Zombo District were sworn in on Thursday, May 28, 2026, ushering in a fresh political dispensation amid high public expectations for improved service delivery and urban development.
The colourful ceremony took place at the historic Mayor’s Garden in Paidha under bright afternoon sunshine, with hundreds of residents in attendance.
The...
By Mike Rwothomio
Beatrice Ubima, the newly sworn-in District Councillor for Paidha Town Council, Zombo District has prioritised the development of modern, gender-responsive sanitary facilities at the historic Paidha Central Market to address the needs of thousands of vendors, the majority of whom are women.
Ubima, who assumed office after she was elected early this year , fill the void...
By Explicit News I Zoomer Africa
Former Zombo district woman MP aspirant Afoyochan Esther has launched a scathing attack on Kasambya County MP and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General, Daudi Kabanda, accusing him of hypocrisy, blackmail and exploiting his close association with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for personal gain.
In a lengthy Tik Tok video outburst, Esther...
By Mike Rwothomio
In a landmark consultative engagement, the Greater Nebbi Elders Council has called on newly elected political leaders across the sub-region to forgive past grievances, foster reconciliation, adopt collaborative approaches, and unite in advancing socio-economic development for the districts of Nebbi, Zombo, and Pakwach.
The council, a legally registered company limited by...
By George Buatre
From a distance, the rolling Lendu hills still appear green, dominated by eucalyptus, pine, and cypress plantations. Up close, the illusion fades. Blackened stumps punctuate the landscape. Abandoned charcoal kilns lie scattered across slopes. Narrow feeder paths cut deep into what was once a continuous artificial forest cover.
For elders who helped plant Lendu Forest decades...
By ALEX PITHUA
Six LC III Chairpersons have retained their seats unopposed in Zombo district as polls are going on across the country.
The sub counties who have seen incumbents retaining their seats are; Alangi sub-county, Atyak sub-county, Athuma sub-county, Nyapea sub-county, Warr sub county, Padea town council.
In Alangi sub-county for the third time, Meova Jackson National Resistance...
By Mike Rwothomio
The Erussi-Paidha Community Association marked its 30th anniversary on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Winner’s Palace in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District, with renewed emphasis on unity, collective hard work, and the vital role of community-based mutual support structures in fostering social cohesion and sustainable development.
Established in January 1996, the...
By Explicit News Editorial | Zoomer Africa
In every election cycle, the question returns with renewed intensity: Why do many elders in Zombo continue to vote for President Yoweri Museveni, even as their grandchildren struggle with unemployment, poor schools, and limited opportunities?
The answer is complex, but at its core lies a powerful and often overlooked force — the memory...