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New dawn: Gulu widow discovers golden profits in apiculture
GULU, May 28, 2025 — In the quiet village of Bemonya, Te-Atto-Hill Parish, Paicho Sub-county in Gulu district, a remarkable transformation is unfolding. A widow and mother of six, Shara Aryemo , 49,…
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Gov’t resumes eviction of Balalo herdsmen from Northern Uganda
GULU, May 27, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister [OPM], and the Ministry of Defence, has resumed the eviction of migrant herdsmen, commonly referred to…
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Smallholder farmers in Acholi urged to embrace cooperatives for growth
GULU, May 27, 2025 –– Smallholder farmers in the Acholi Sub-region have been encouraged to join or form cooperative societies to enhance their productivity and build sustainable wealth. Robert Acac Okok, Chairperson…
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Minister issues directive on presidential executive order
LIRA, May 20, 2025 –– The State Minister for Northern Uganda, Dr Kenneth Omona, has directed leaders in the Lango Subregion to implement Presidential Executive Order No. 3 of 2023, citing his…
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Improved road network in Alebtong district eases transportation
ALEBTONG, May, 14 2025 –– Residents of Alebtong district are now enjoying easier travel and better access to markets for their agricultural produce and merchandise, following the rehabilitation of some of the…
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Journalists urged to plan for retirement
GULU CITY, May 12, 2025 – Journalists working in the Acholi Subregion have been urged to begin planning early for their retirement, despite the often modest pay they currently earn. Peter Labeja,…
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Irrigation project targets over 3,000 farmers in climate change fight
GULU, May 12, 2025 – Mercy Corps, an international nongovernmental oragnisation, in partnership with the Northern Uganda Tractor Operators and Farmers Association [NUTOFA], is targeting over 3,000 farmers in the Acholi Sub-region…
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NSSF and Boda Boda Union target over 1.2mln riders in new savings partnership
GULU CITY, May 9, 2025 – The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] is aiming to enrol at least 1.2 million boda boda riders into a new savings partnership with the…
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Boda boda riders tasked to account for Emyooga funds
GULU CITY, May 7, 2025 – General Salim Saleh, the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], has called on Boda Boda SACCOs to provide a full account of the funds they…
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Why malaria prevalence is highest in Northern Uganda
GULU CITY, May 6, 2025 –– The prevalence of malaria in Northern Uganda is the highest compared to other regions in the country. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Northern…
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