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Hon. Sam Engola Champions Uganda's Refugee Solidarity at UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva, Switzerland

Hon. Sam Engola Champions Uganda's Refugee Solidarity at UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland – Uganda has taken a leading role at the 77th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee (ExCom) in Geneva, with the Minister for Relief, Dis…

UCE Exams Start Today: 48-Year-Old Pastor Among Candidates Chasing Ministerial Dream
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UCE Exams Start Today: 48-Year-Old Pastor Among Candidates Chasing Ministerial Dream

By Regina Lalam OlalFort Portal / Kampala – Senior Four candidates across the country have today, Monday 13th October 2026, started writing their Uganda Certif…

22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Aggravated Defilement of 9-Year-Old Girl in Kole
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22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Aggravated Defilement of 9-Year-Old Girl in Kole

The suspect has been identified as Ocen Emmanuel. The incident reportedly occurred on 8th October 2026 at approximately 11:00 AM in Abibuti Village, Kole District.

Two Mechanics Killed, Three Injured in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lira City
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Two Mechanics Killed, Three Injured in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lira City

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the two were using a gas cylinder during the motorcycle repair when it suddenly exploded, killing them instantly and injuring three people who were nearby.

Ex-MP Warns Parents: Pay Fees or Risk Children's Future
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Ex-MP Warns Parents: Pay Fees or Risk Children's Future

By Hillary Opio OmaraAMOLATAR - Former Kyoga County Member of Parliament Moses Junior Okot Bitek has urged parents in Lango Sub-region not to be misled by repo…

A Special Independence Message to Ugandan Media

A Special Independence Message to Ugandan Media

By K.V.A Muvavarirwa, - Africa Advocate As a Pan-African advocate, I recognise the enormous responsibility carried by the media.The media does more than report…

Inomo S.S Prays for 223 Candidates Ahead of UNEB Exams

Inomo S.S Prays for 223 Candidates Ahead of UNEB Exams

A total of 183 candidates are in Senior Four (O-Level) and 40 candidates are in Senior Six (A-Level). They were all prayed for and committed to God for success and good health during the examination period.

Ministry Hands Over New WASH Facilities to Three Oyam Schools
Education

Ministry Hands Over New WASH Facilities to Three Oyam Schools

The beneficiary schools are Loro Primary School, Loro Secondary School and Odike Primary School, all under Lot D of project MWE/WSDF-N/WRKS/2024-2025/000003.

Third Obote memorial in Akokoro unites Africa as leaders call for unity, self-reliance and implementation
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Third Obote memorial in Akokoro unites Africa as leaders call for unity, self-reliance and implementation

The memorial prayers drew participants from Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and other East African nations.

Lira City East Residents Commend MP Denish Alyela Omodi for Repairing Aborhole.
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Lira City East Residents Commend MP Denish Alyela Omodi for Repairing Aborhole.

The repaired borehole is expected to benefit more than 200 residents in the area.

KCB Bank Holds SME Engagement in Lira, Customers Praise Flexible Financing and Business Support
Business

KCB Bank Holds SME Engagement in Lira, Customers Praise Flexible Financing and Business Support

By Regina Lalam OlalLira City | October 6, 2026 -KCB Bank Uganda on Monday held a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Engagement Meeting with the business commu…

Lira Regional Referral Hospital team in Hoima for Benchmarking visit ahead of Afcon 2027.
Health

Lira Regional Referral Hospital team in Hoima for Benchmarking visit ahead of Afcon 2027.

According to an official communication from Lira Regional Referral Hospital through the hospital official X channel on Tuesday morning 6th Oct 2026, the benchmarking visit provides a valuable opportunity for the two Regional Referral Hospitals to exchange experiences, share best practices, and strengthen service delivery.