BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Preparations are underway in West Nile geared at marking the 45th anniversary of the dreaded Ombaci massacre that has left an indelible mark of the bitter taste of political instability in Uganda’s North-Western region. It was a dramatic episode of horror on …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 A USD 1.3m project aimed at redressing the impact of forced cross-border displacement has begun in Arua City under the auspices of the City’s Alliance with technical assistance from Italian Development Agency, ACAV. The project in next couple of months will focus …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 In the rural settings of Anzu and Nyio parishes of Vurra Sub County, Arua district, night discos are rampant that young children, especially the girl-child forego schools indulging in reckless lifestyle with their peers. As a result dropouts are said to be …
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Uganda’s military presence in Somalia has come under fresh attention following strong remarks attributed to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba regarding the future of the mission. His statement has sparked debate about the role of Ugandan troops in the Horn of Africa and the challenges surrounding long-running peacekeeping operations. The message suggests …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Consul Samuel Ondoma, the new Arua City Land board chairman has set priorities for the statutory body as he finally takes the helm following the swearing in on Wednesday. “Our first priority is to approve the backlog of files (about 2000) which …
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A political storm has erupted in Uganda’s public space, drawing sharp attacks and sharp words between Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General Daudi Kabanda and Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi. What began as a radio discussion about controversial remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, escalated …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU MADI OKOLLO: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 Ismail Drabe, the LC5 chairman of Madi-Okollo district has told the people that election of the district council is over and that it is now time to make 2026 a year of working hard to beat poverty and improve household incomes. …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026 “What did you expect?” she quipped boastfully. That was the opening teaser from Hajjat Medina Mohammad Naham, the director of finance of the National Resistance Movement. She spoke shortly after the declaration of Challa Elma Kapel, the youth member of parliament elect …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026 On January 22, 2026, John Bosco Samuge of Adebuku parish, Borobo archdeaconry in Lango made the tiresome journey to Emmanuel Cathedral in Arua to attend the first ever Men’s Conference organised by the Madi and West Nile Diocese. This was one of …
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Uganda’s political debate has taken a new direction after veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda publicly advised National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine to change his post-election strategy. His remarks have triggered strong reactions from both government supporters and opposition followers. Speaking during a television appearance, Mwenda argued …
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