Ceasefire between Amongi and Egwea

The recent war of words between Hon Betty Amongi and Robert Egwea has been brought to a close.

Robert Egwea called for measured discussions and not mudslinging
(photo by Joe Nam)

In an unprecedented move, Egwea, who is also editor of Lango Web and the Spotlight, has decided to archive all articles from the website and blog respectively that have serious elements of personal attacks or vulgar language.

Filed under: Politics

MPs oppose military option to end northern war

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Female legislators under the umbrella of Uganda Women Members of Parliament Association have opposed the use of gun in bringing the LRA war to rest.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

Former IDPs told to be self supportive

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Lira district local government has warned that aid agencies and the district will cease providing material support for former internally displaced people.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

Amongi urges Ugandan politicians to go the American way

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Betty Amongi, the Apac Woman Member of Parliament has urged Ugandan politicians and political parties to emulate American politics of honesty, openness and respect.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

Lira District threatens to suck absentee head teachers

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Primary schools head teachers who are not resident in their respective schools will be sucked or demoted to classroom teachers. This was revealed by the District LCV Chairman Franco Ojur in his office on June 7 while meeting officials of Olil primary school, Amach Sub county Erute south.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

Kwata Cash aircraft thrills Lira town

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Business came to a halt in Lira Town on June 5 when an aircraft roamed over the town plummeting MTN’s Kwata Cash stickers and airtime.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

District Council to monitor Apac police operations

By Rolex Akena
Apac

Amidst allegations of massive corruption and abuse of power, the police force in Apac district will be subject for discussions in the district local council meetings.

Filed under: Apac Uganda

Apac schools lack play grounds and proper roads

By Rolex Akena
Apac

Most primary schools in Apac district do not have play grounds for their children to promote sporting activities. This was disclosed by the Secretary Finance and administration of the district council Felix Yine on June 5.

Filed under: Apac Uganda

Lira Pilgrims give up on holy trek to Oyam

By Rolex Akena
Lira

As Christians commemorate Uganda martyrs day at Namugongo shrine in Kampala, a group of 25 Christians from St. Augustine Anglican Church in Lira Town on June 3, dared a trek from Lira to Oyam district in solidarity with the saints.

Filed under: Lira Uganda

Lango Prime Minister urges Lango and Acholi elite to promote their culture

By Rolex Akena
Lira

The Prime Minister of Lango under the umbrella of Lang Cultural Foundation-LCF has urged educated sons and daughters of Lango and Acholi to embrace their cultural values wherever they go.

Filed under: Lira Uganda