BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 The preparations for the June 3rd Uganda Martyrs’ Day commemoration are proceeding smoothly with the organizers expecting to achieve set targets for a colorful event. Rt Rev Charles Collins Andaku, the bishop of Madi-West Nile Diocese said in a media briefing about …
Read More »BIKU PRAYER MOUNTAIN, UGANDA’S MAGNIFICENT SYMBOL OF FAITH
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU NEBBI: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025 Tucked away in the gorgeous serenity of the Western Rift Valley in Goli, a border sub county in Uganda’s Nebbi district is Biku prayer mountain, a magnificent symbol of faith. This fascinating landscape of impressive outlay is variously remembered for hosting the …
Read More »GOV’T EARMARKS SH1B PER DISTRICT FOR ROAD REHABILITATION – GEN KATUMBA WAMALA
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2023 The government has decided to give every district sh1b for road rehabilitation in addition to the usual annual road funds, Works and Transport minister, Gen Katumba Wamala has said. “The money will come in three tranches. The ministry is coming up with …
Read More »Construction of Security roads launched
Wednesday 8, February 2023 By Timothy Eodu The construction of the long awaited security roads across Karamoja region have been launched today by the Minister of State for Works & Transport in charge Transport Hon. Fred Byamukama in Boma grounds Moroto. He said Government plans to open over 2000km of …
Read More »Construction of Kitgum-Kidepo road to commence in 2023/24 FY
Friday, 23 September 2022 By Timothy Eodu-Parliament The construction of the Kitgum, Karenga to Kidepo National Game Park road is set to commence in the Financial Year 2023/2024. This was revealed in the floor of Parliament yesterday by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja while responding to the concerns …
Read More »HEAVY RAINS, BAD ROADS INTERFERE FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN KARENGA.
By James Jemo Muya The ongoing rains in Karamoja Region have brought more happiness to the farmers but also has hindered some other aspects of life especially in places where there are bad roads in the different communities of Karamoja. Karenga as one of the new districts in Karamoja has …
Read More »Karamoja women welcome the cultural gala
By LAKAREBER GLADYS KASLINE After two years of absenteeism from the prestigious cultural gala of the karimojong due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the smiles are all back as women prepare to showcase the culture of the region in Abim come 30th August to 3rd September 2022. Elders in karamoja has …
Read More »Sanctuary Mandela, ex-president’s home turned into boutique hotel
Anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela liked hearty, simple meals, like oxtail stew. It was a favourite dish of South Africa’s first black president and now fills ravioli served in his former home, which has been transformed into a boutique hotel. The inside of the building, hidden on a quiet street in …
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