Tag: Lira

FOWODE Marks 30 Years with Tree Planting Drive for Environmental Sustainability and Women’s Empowerment in Luwero

In a powerful celebration of resilience, gender equality, and environmental action, hundreds gathered at Wabusaana in Luwero district to mark the 30th anniversary of the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE). The event, held under the...

City Pastor’s Multimillion-dollar Church Vision Sparks Hostile Debate Among Ugandans

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Apostle Grace Lubega, a prominent religious leader, has stirred controversy after announcing plans to build a $55 million church building, claiming he will not borrow money to fund the project. Speaking during a Sunday service, Apostle Grace,...

Health

Lira Hosts First Closed Heart Surgery, 10 Patients Benefit

Lira Regional Referral Hospital has successfully hosted its first closed heart surgical procedure, benefiting 10 patients. The historic operation...

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Museveni Gifts Lango PDM Farmers with Huge Financial Support

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against oversleeping, citing it as the reason why some Ugandans are still poor. While...

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Final Census Report Shows Busiest Cities with Total Number...

The final copy of the 2024 census report is out. It's a 351 pages report whose contents have duly...

Environment

Police Issue Safety Guidelines after Palabek Lightning Incident

In Uganda, between 2007 and 2011, lightning killed 191 people and injured 727, and these incidences are more common in districts like Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Jinja, Kalangala, and Kisoro.

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MoF Issues Funds to Local Governments to Facilitate Completion...

The primary objectives of the consultative workshops include providing feedback on issues raised during last year's budget consultations, discussions about the budget strategy for FY 2025/26, and discussions about the strategic direction of the NDP4, the 10-fold growth strategy, and how this will translate into local economic growth.

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PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES: Mengo Zonal Industrial Park Ushers Ugandans into...

“All a student has to come with are their personal basic needs. Everything else is provided. The mattress, beddings, food, and health care are available to students.”

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