Lira district
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News
Lack of IDs affecting access to PDM funds in Lira district
LIRA, December 21, 2024 — Residents of Amach Town Council in Lira district have called on the government to expedite the process of issuing the national identity cards [ IDs ] to…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Shs 496mln unused as it remains held in Lira Emyooga SACCO account
LIRA – At least Shs 496 million accumulated as interest under Emyooga programme in Lira district is lying idle in a bank account as some borrowers from the Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Lango disabled persons receive 700 wheelchairs and walking sticks and frames
LIRA – Community Focus International (CFI), a community-based organization in Lira City has donated a total of 700 assistive devices to persons with disability to ease mobility, participation in community activities and…
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Itek Okile cooperative recruits 400 new members after probe on Shs 52b
LIRA – After suspending all its executive members over mismanagement of the cooperative and abuse of office, Itek Okile Rice Growers Cooperative and Saving Society is renewing membership to attract more farmers.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Lira Produce SACCO requests MSC to probe Emyooga
LIRA – Lira Produce Dealers Cooperative Saving and Credit Society in Lira City have expressed their frustration to access emyooga funds. The members numbering 180 say, the program which was targeting low-income…
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Cooperatives & Communities
President Museveni donates Shs 30m to Barlonyo LRA survivors
LIRA – President Yoweri Museveni has donated Shs 30m to support survivors of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) attack at Barlonyo village in Agweng sub-county, Lira district. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbajja delivered…
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Minister suspends Lira Land Board
LIRA – The Minister of Land, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba has suspended all Lira District Land Board Members over alleged corruption and influence peddling. In a letter dated 4th Feb…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Government launches study materials in Lango sub-region
LANGO – As the government prepares to reopen schools, Ministry of Education and Sports has launched home study materials in Lango region to cover both primary and secondary schools. The home study…
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Government building youth sexual reproductive health centre at Lira University
LIRA – The government is constructing a youth sexual reproductive health centre at Lira University to improve on the youth reproductive healthcare provision. A single stored building with an approximate floor area…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Granite to create 1,000 jobs for youths in Lira
LIRA – Universal Granite and Marble, an international company is establishing a tile factory at Barapwo parish in Lira City, west division. The factory will employ 1,000 young people directly and 500…
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