- Okello Sentenced to Death Over Ggaba Children MurderIn sentencing Okello, the court said there were no sufficient mitigating factors to justify a lesser punishment. By Denish Ongora KAMPALA, 30th April 2026. The… Read more: Okello Sentenced to Death Over Ggaba Children Murder
- Over UGX 5 Billion Aswa Project Launched to Boost Water Security, Livelihoods
By Denish Ongora LIRA CITY, 28th April 2026. Over 5 Billion Shilling Aswa Catchment Project Launched to Boost Water Security and Livelihoods. A three-year project… Read more: Over UGX 5 Billion Aswa Project Launched to Boost Water Security, Livelihoods - Cultural Institutions Warned against Dependence on Government Support
By Denish Ongora AMOLATAR – 24th April 2026. A Social Environmental Scientist and clan leader in Lango has raised concerns over growing dependence on central… Read more: Cultural Institutions Warned against Dependence on Government Support - Amolatar Receives 250,000 Coffee Seedlings
The 250,000 coffee seedlings, worth UGX 500 Million are supplied by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. By Andrew Kizito Ogwang/Denish Ongora. AMOLATAR-23rd… Read more: Amolatar Receives 250,000 Coffee Seedlings - Lira Community Protests “Poor” Road Works, Flooding on Aduku Road
Key concerns raised included lack of access to homes and business premises, a narrowed road design despite prior compensation for a wider space, inadequate community… Read more: Lira Community Protests “Poor” Road Works, Flooding on Aduku Road - Lango Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns
The declaration also raised alarm over potential restrictions on religious institutions, civil society organizations, and cultural groups that receive foreign support, warning that such entities… Read more: Lango Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns - Museveni Orders Follow-Up on Injured Supporters
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed leaders in the Lango sub-region to ensure full accountability and follow-up for all supporters injured during campaign, in January,… Read more: Museveni Orders Follow-Up on Injured Supporters - Otto wants Amin’s fall day recognized as Liberation Day
“I cordially invite you to join me at Ishaa Otto Road, Loro,” Otto continued, “to solemnly commemorate this historic milestone and pay homage to our… Read more: Otto wants Amin’s fall day recognized as Liberation Day - Astronauts Disappeared Behind Moon After Message of Faith
In the final moments, Glover shared a deeply personal message, saying, “As we go on this journey… I would like to remind you… of the… Read more: Astronauts Disappeared Behind Moon After Message of Faith - “Iranians ‘Want to Hear Bombs,” Says President Trump at Easter Event.
“The Iranian people, when they don’t hear bombs go off, they’re upset. They want to hear bombs because they want to be free,” he said.… Read more: “Iranians ‘Want to Hear Bombs,” Says President Trump at Easter Event. - Chaos That Delivered?
Did the chaos hinder performance, or did it, in some ways, drive accountability and results? The division faced challenges similar to other parts of Lira… Read more: Chaos That Delivered? - Easter Message 2026: The Victory of the Risen Christ
“Although death still occurs, its power has been broken, and it is no longer the end but a passage into eternal life for those who… Read more: Easter Message 2026: The Victory of the Risen Christ - Way of the Cross Ends with Call for Repentance
The faithful now look ahead to the remaining Holy Week activities as they prepare to celebrate Easter. By Denish Ongora LIRA CITY. Religious leaders have… Read more: Way of the Cross Ends with Call for Repentance - THE WEIGHT OF SEVEN
Foes that rise against thy household Shall find their contest laid upon thee, That thou mayest bear the burden, Even that of thy sleeping father,… Read more: THE WEIGHT OF SEVEN - Why Crime Remains High in Lango, What Can Be Done
“According to police reports provided to journalists, in February, 13 people were murdered in North Kyoga, and between 1–23 March 2026, 9 more deaths were… Read more: Why Crime Remains High in Lango, What Can Be Done - Bishop Wanok Returns from Vatican with Pope’s Call for Faith
By Denish Ongora LIRA CITY. The Bishop of Lira Diocese, Sanctus Lino Wanok, has returned from the Vatican with a strong call for Christians to… Read more: Bishop Wanok Returns from Vatican with Pope’s Call for Faith - AFCON Road Hangs in Balance Awaiting Museveni Clearance
By Denish Ongora PARLIAMENT. Uncertainty Clouds Aboke–Ngai–Iceme–Bobi Road as Parliament Demands Government Clarification. Parliament has raised alarm over uncertainty and delays surrounding the Aboke–Ngai–Iceme–Bobi road… Read more: AFCON Road Hangs in Balance Awaiting Museveni Clearance - MPs Condemn Confusing Cattle Compensation Communications
By Denish Ongora PARLIAMENT. Parliament expressed concern over the mixed messages and the short time given by government to compile lists of beneficiaries under the… Read more: MPs Condemn Confusing Cattle Compensation Communications - UPC Demands Urgent Transport Reforms as Road Crashes Surge in Uganda
By Denish Ongora KAMPALA. The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has raised alarm over the increasing number of road accidents across Uganda, calling for immediate government… Read more: UPC Demands Urgent Transport Reforms as Road Crashes Surge in Uganda - Israel Extends Border Into Lebanon
Israel Pushes Into Lebanon as War With Hezbollah Expands. Reporting from Al Jazeera indicates that Israel is significantly intensifying its military campaign against Hezbollah, with… Read more: Israel Extends Border Into Lebanon - US Deploys More Troops As Strikes Intensify On Iran Despite Peace Talks
Al Jazeera, reported that tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as the United States expands its military presence while publicly maintaining that negotiations… Read more: US Deploys More Troops As Strikes Intensify On Iran Despite Peace Talks - Kole PDM Leader Arrested Over Sexual And Financial Exploitation
By Denish Ongora KOLE. The chairperson of Ayamo Parish PDM SACCO, Okello Tom, has been arrested following serious allegations of extortion and soliciting sex from… Read more: Kole PDM Leader Arrested Over Sexual And Financial Exploitation - The Severed Laurel (The Quiet Uncrowning)
The Severed Laurel At first light, the hands were sentTo fields where crowns of life were lent;“No ill,” they whispered, yet the shearsFell quiet through… Read more: The Severed Laurel (The Quiet Uncrowning) - Bishop Franzelli Urges Faith and Sacrifice Amid Seminary Funding Strains
By Denish Ongora KOLE / 19th March 2026. The Bishop Emeritus of Lira Catholic Diocese, Joseph Franzelli, has called on Christians, parents, and educators… Read more: Bishop Franzelli Urges Faith and Sacrifice Amid Seminary Funding Strains - PAC Orders Urgent Reforms as Lira Hospital Operates At 27 Percent Staffing Capacity
By Denish Ongora KAMPALA. Lira Regional Referral Hospital has come under intense scrutiny from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Deputy Chairperson Goretti Namugga, over… Read more: PAC Orders Urgent Reforms as Lira Hospital Operates At 27 Percent Staffing Capacity - Ejang Shines for Promoting Debate in St. Katherine S.S., Boroboro.
By Denish Ongora LIRA CITY. Stella Ejang, a teacher at St. Katherine Secondary School in Boroboro, Lira City, emerged among the top winners in this… Read more: Ejang Shines for Promoting Debate in St. Katherine S.S., Boroboro. - Kitgum Farmers Gain Relief as Akena Rehabilitates Mucwini Dip Tank
By Denish Ongora KITGUM. Cattle farmers in Kitgum District are beginning to see renewed hope following the rehabilitation of a key livestock dip tank by… Read more: Kitgum Farmers Gain Relief as Akena Rehabilitates Mucwini Dip Tank - Lira Hospital to Close OPD Access Road for Upgrade
By Denish Ongora LIRA CITY. Lira Regional Referral Hospital has announced plans to temporarily close a section of Police Road that passes through the hospital… Read more: Lira Hospital to Close OPD Access Road for Upgrade - New Pakistani President of Lira Strengthens Ties with Lango Through Charity
By Denish Ongora In their usual charity work during Ramadan, the Pakistani community supported the needy as their new leadership continues to strengthen ties with… Read more: New Pakistani President of Lira Strengthens Ties with Lango Through Charity - Top Lango Schools Lead Drive to Improve A-Level Education
By Denish Ongora and Michael Oboke LIRA CITY. Head teachers, and directors of some of the schools that performed well in the A-Level examinations responded… Read more: Top Lango Schools Lead Drive to Improve A-Level Education - Forest Land Dispute Overshadows Alebtong Baraza
By Denish Ongora ALEBTONG. A dispute over a local forest reserve dominated discussions during a government Baraza held at Alebtong Town Council in Alebtong District.… Read more: Forest Land Dispute Overshadows Alebtong Baraza