BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 From West Nile to Karamoja, the panorama of large scale deforestation due to charcoal burning and the commercial transportation of charcoal to Kampala is playing out unabated. This phenomenon is unfolding under the watch of the law enforcers against the backdrop of …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU MADI-OKOLLO: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025 Martin Drito, the former member of parliament of Madi-Okollo constituency is now the National Resistance Movement flag bearer for the Upper Madi-Okolo constituency has called for efficient utilization of natural resources, and diversification of sources of income to mitigate environmental degradation in …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 was a unique day for Ziribabeli Azabo, a resident of Orivu village in Ezuku parish, Arua district where River Enyau flows out of the earth’s crust. On that day, Azabo accompanied by a colleague went to the riverbank …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: Saturday, November 29, 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has reminded the grandaunts of Muni University to be innovative thinkers who should contribute towards national development by building industries and transforming agriculture among others. Museveni while addressing the eight graduation ceremony of Muni University through a written speech …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025 On December 28, 2025, all roads in West Nile are expected to lead to the open ground next to the regional office of the Prime Minister Refugee Programs in Arua City where a an athletics competition will be launched from. The run …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025 Lillian Ayakaka, a resident of Pajulu is one of the beneficiaries of the Ayivu education Promotion Funds, a program that was run by Bernard Atiku when he was the Member of Parliament. Ayakaka who is now a professional surveyor says she is …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 A school that was born out of the redundancy created by the Covid19 pandemic has generated a sense of pride and excitement in Ajono-Yivu, village in Arua district. On Thursday, community members gathered to celebrate the graduation of the nursery school children …
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WE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH BY BUS, ILEKU VOTERS TELL AYIVU EAST PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Fred Ezama, a resident of Ileku Ward in Manibe, Ayivu East constituency has no love lost the National Resistance Movement ever since he began participating in elections. During …
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MUNI UNIVERSITY TO GRADUATES 481 IN 2025 B RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: Monday, November 24, 2025 Preparations are underway at Muni University in Arua City to hold the eighth graduation in which a total of 481 students are expected to be awarded certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and Masters degrees …
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My name is Grace, and I live in Jinja, Uganda. I have known Ssemakula since he was young, and I have always admired his perseverance. For many years, however, life was extremely tough for him. Ssemakula cannot speak English, and he never had the chance to pursue formal education. Many …
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