By Taibot Marko The ministry of health has launched the Yellow Fever vaccination campaign in Lira City on June 8, 2023. The launch which was attended by the Minister of Health, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Health and other partners from UNICEF, GAVI among others. The Minister for Health Dr. …
Read More »ADJUMANI GETS INTENSIVE CARE UNIT WORTH SHS1.6 BILLION
BY MARKO TAIBOT ADJUMANI: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 Adjumani district local government launched the construction of a sh1.6 billion Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to handle critical conditions under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Projects (DRDIP). Stephen Okomi, the chairperson Community Procurement Management Committee (CPMC) of Forua village in Adjumani town …
Read More »GOV’T EARMARKS SH1B PER DISTRICT FOR ROAD REHABILITATION – GEN KATUMBA WAMALA
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2023 The government has decided to give every district sh1b for road rehabilitation in addition to the usual annual road funds, Works and Transport minister, Gen Katumba Wamala has said. “The money will come in three tranches. The ministry is coming up with …
Read More »MUSEVENI OUTLINES PDM OPTIONS FOR URBAN RESIDENTS, FAMILIES WITH LESS THAN FOUR ACRES LAND
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 President Yoweri Museveni has outlined parish development model (PDM) options for urban residents and families with less than four acres of land during his latest wealth creation tour in West Nile. “There are other people like here in Arua town who do …
Read More »AIRTEL, UNICEF LAUNCHED FIVE-YEAR DIGITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IN UGANDA
BY MARKO TAIBOT ADJUMANI: TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023 Airtel Africa in partnership with UNICEF and the government of Uganda has launched a five-year multi-billion digital education project at St Mary’s Assumpta girls boarding secondary school in Adjumani district. The program intends to connect 100 schools to the internet and enroll …
Read More »ADJUMANI DISTRICT STARTS IMPLEMENTATION OF 27 PROJECTS UNDER DRDIP WORTH SH14B
BY MARKO TAIBOT ADJUMANI: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Adjumani district ha began implementation of 27 projects under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Projects (DRDIP) worth sh14b. However the district officials are concerned that works have commenced late as the first phase of DRDIP is set to end in six …
Read More »MP DEMANDS FOR BANK STATEMENT ON PDM MONEY.
Thursday 16 March, 2023 By Kasline Gladys Lakareber-Pader The Aruu North Member of Parliament Pader district Hon Santa Okot reported that she has evidencewhich indicates the sign of failure in this project that keep beneficiaries heart pumping every time. While addressing the public on the international women’s day celebration in …
Read More »RESEARCHER CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF CHARISMATIC NUBIAN FLAPSHELL TURTLES
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 Once considered extinct, Africa’s largest soft-shell turtle known as the Nubian Flapshell turtle has made an unexpected comeback in river Nile sections in Uganda’s West Nile and parts of South Sudan. However, the river shores along Enyau, a tributary of river Nile …
Read More »WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN LEADERDSHIP KEY FOR RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
BY KASLYNE GLADYS LAKAREBER PADER: TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 When Rose Latoo Mwaka, a former female councilor and resident of Pajule town council, was awarded a certificate by Pader district in recognition of her advocacy for women’s rights, she couldn’t hide her joy. The certificate of merit was handed to …
Read More »TEREGO TO SUBSTITUTE TOBACCO WITH CHIA, 5000 METRIC TONS NEEDED FOR JUNE 2023 HARVEST
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023 In terms of labour requirements, chia has a clear comparative advantage over tobacco since it takes just two-and-a-half months from planting to maturity and doesn’t require weeding. It is also said to be good for people with diabetes, hypertension and other non-communicable …
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