Tag: Lira

Gov’t Declares Universal Economic Prosperity for All, Unleashes Billions into PDM War on Poverty

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the government’s commitment to economic transformation through the Parish Development Model (PDM), warning that individuals found extorting beneficiaries under the programme will face harsh legal consequences. While addressing a public rally...

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated as First American Pontiff in Vatican Ceremony

Religion

Pope Leo XIV, the first American in history to lead the Roman Catholic Church, was formally inaugurated Sunday in a historic Mass at St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of his papacy. An estimated 250,000 pilgrims...

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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