BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, 6 JULY 2026 The preparations for the forthcoming West Nile in Diaspora convention have received fresh impetus as organisers announce hitting a significant milestone. Dr Lazarous Anguvaa, the chairperson of the steering committee for the London convention confirmed during the second last global preparatory meeting …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 Dr Lazarus Anguvaa, the chairperson of the steering committee for the West Nile diaspora convention has challenged the journalist and media personalities in the West Nile region to increase the spotlight on investment opportunities in order to attract development in the region. …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2026 On July 16–19, 2026, all roads lead to the Leonardo Hotel, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom where the Third International West Nile Diaspora Convention will take place. This convention is organised by the West Nile Welfare and Development Association UK (WNWDA), in collaboration …
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The Uganda Human Rights Commission’s 28th Annual Report has sparked intense national discussion after revealing a troubling rise in human rights violations alongside growing concerns over drug abuse and mental health challenges, particularly among young Ugandans. The findings suggest an increasingly fragile social environment shaped by economic pressure, governance gaps, …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU PARLIAMENT: SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Being a registered professional engineer, declared Hon William Taylor Tiyo Odaa, the Ayivu East Constituency Member of Parliament, my focus will be on improving the road networks and the bridges. This was shortly after being sworn in on Friday at the Precincts …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Preparations are underway in West Nile geared at marking the 45th anniversary of the dreaded Ombaci massacre that has left an indelible mark of the bitter taste of political instability in Uganda’s North-Western region. It was a dramatic episode of horror on …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 A USD 1.3m project aimed at redressing the impact of forced cross-border displacement has begun in Arua City under the auspices of the City’s Alliance with technical assistance from Italian Development Agency, ACAV. The project in next couple of months will focus …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SATURDAY 28, 03, 2026 A Chocolate factory is coming in one year to process cocoa beans into powder and chocolate in Koboko district. This was disclosed by James Baba, Former Internal Affairs State Minister and Member of Parliament for Koboko County. Baba who has been one …
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Reports have emerged suggesting that President Yoweri Museveni has allegedly instructed government officials and the public to treat tweets and social media posts by his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as a joke rather than serious political statements. The advice reportedly came amid growing controversy surrounding Gen. Muhoozi’s online activity, which …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026 Gaspero Ombadro Oda may have died 46 years ago but his legacy loomed large as the people in Ayivu East constituency thronged to the polling stations to cast their vote. On the ballot for the Parliamentary candidates was Eng William Tiyo, a grandson but …
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