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More cracks in UPC as spokesperson is sacked

By Ronald Odongo
Lira May 19, 2008

After surviving the party president’s suspension late last year over alleged indiscipline, Lango UPC spokesperson Michael Ogwal Achonga is in the press again following the news of his sacking. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Politics

Marizi to pioneer biogas power

By Phillips Ogile
Lira, May 19, 2008

Maruzi County in Apac district is putting up a factory to start producing one mega watts of electricity from raw, degradable materials and decomposed products early next year.

Hon David Ebong Abongo (Photo by Phillips Ogile)

Addressing journalists at Lira Hotel last Tuesday, Maruzi MP David Ebong Abongo said that DME-GMBH, a German company, would support the construction and processing of the materials. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Apac Uganda

Head teachers threatened with suspension

By Ronald Odongo
Lira May 19, 2008

Nearly 75% of primary school head teachers in Lira district have been summoned to explain the circumstances under which they have abandoned their work stations and opted to reside in town, according to Quinto Okello, Lira District Education Officer. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Lira Uganda