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…
By Prosper Gibolo Moses Ogwang, prime suspect while at the residence of LCI Chairperson Acholi Quarters, Kotido Municipality (Photo Credit: Prosper Gibolo) KOTIDO:Police in Kotido Central Police Station have rescued 17 people and arrested three suspects believed to be part of a human trafficking…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Cassava plantation (Photo by Alexander Mackey Okori) KARENGA: The leadership of Karenga district is considering enacting an ordinance on mandatory cassava growing in order to promote food security to fight biting hunger in the area. The moves comes at a…
Hellen Aguyo Okello Taxis and Buses waiting for passengers at Kotido bus park (Credit: Prosper Gibolo) KOTIDO: The high fuel costs across the country are having ripple effect on the economy, pushing high the cost of transportation, goods and services specially in…