People attempting to cross flooded road (Internet Photo) The government has warned of potentially heavy rainfall, floods and landslides during the September–December 2026 rainy season. The warning comes as hundreds of thousands of people in Karamoja continue to face acute food insecurity.…
By Moses Lokeris Elders drinking Ajon in a cycle (Courtesy Photo) KARAMOJA:The move by the government to regulate drinking hours has sparked a debate in Kotido Municipality, with some people welcoming it as a bold attempt to restore productivity and discipline, while…
Firefighters in Cali have worked to pulled survivors free from rubble Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday’s powerful earthquake. More than 180 people have been confirmed dead –…
Agency Some of the wheat gardens that have dried off due to scorching sun. More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region’s…
By Admin A group of locals drinking malwa in a cycle (Internet Photo) NATIONAL:The government of Uganda on Tuesday August 11, 2026, set 3:00 p.m as official opening time for bars, malwa (local brew) drinking joints and other alcohol outlets across the country,…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Map showing Sub-counties most affected by elephant invasion in Kerenga District Karenga district leaders have demanded urgent government action to persistent cases of human-wildlife conflict following a series of deadly elephant attacks that have left many families grieving. The most Sub-Counties of Kapedo, Naopore,…
Admin Destroyed buildings in the city of Manizales (Credit:BBC) At least 132 people have been confirmed dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely…
LIRA:Lawmakers from Lango Sub-region under their body umbrella code named “Lango Parliamentary Group” have asked the Ministry of Works and Transport to urgently fix critical infrastructure around the Shs470 billion Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City ahead of Uganda’s hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup…