Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi sub-region has registered a reduction in new cases of HIV/AIDS infections. A new report reveals that new cases of HIV/Aids in the region had lowered by 72 percent from 11,358 in 2017 to just 3,175 in 2021. This was disclosed during the second Regional Health …
Read More »Acholi sub-region registers reduction in new HIV cases
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Sub-region has registered a reduction in new cases of HIV/Aids infections. A new report reveals that new cases of HIV/Aids in the region had lowered by 72 percent from 11,358 in 2017 to just 3,175 in 2021. This was disclosed during the second Regional …
Read More »Tito Okello boosts Acholi Province camp
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Province has received a boost from Ugandan-born South Sudan National Team striker, Tito Okello in their quest to retain the FUFA DRUM league title. Tito, who also plays as a forward for the Iranian Pakyan FC is part of the Acholi Province squad that …
Read More »Misconception, cultural beliefs hinder fight against mental illness in Acholi
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural beliefs and misconceptions have been pointed out as the major factors hindering the fight against mental illness in the Acholi sub region. According to experts, many people take long to seek medical treatment for mental illness, but instead go to traditional healers and the …
Read More »MPs to investigate irregular compensation of Acholi, Teso war claimants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Government Assurance and Implementation Committee have resolved to investigate irregularities surrounding livestock compensation. It follows queries over the ongoing livestock verification process, and methods of compensation which were presented to the Committee by Jackson Kafuuzi, the Deputy Attorney General. According …
Read More »Charcoal prices soar in Acholi sub region
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charcoal prices are fast rising in the Acholi sub-region with environmentalists warning that the trend could persist amidst the declining tree population. Ordinarily, charcoal has been relatively low in the region over the years with a sack previously selling between 15,000 to 25,000 Shillings. However …
Read More »Acholi Province beats Buganda, storms FUFA Drum semis
🔴 Quarter Final – First Leg Acholi Province 2-1 Buganda Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Province Football team “Kodi Pa Lyeci” are through to the semi final stage of the on-going 2022 FUFA Drum Football tournament. The Acholi Province team defeated Buganda Province 2-1 in the first quarter final played …
Read More »Government distributes seeds to boost oil seed production in Northern Uganda
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has distributed 75 tons of sunflower and 500 tons of Soya beans to 22 cooperative societies in Lango and Acholi sub region. The oil seeds were distributed to cooperative societies from Lango sub region including Alito Joint Multipurpose Cooperative in …
Read More »Legislators caution gov’t over continued financial support to Atiak Sugar Factory
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of legislators from the Acholi sub-region have cautioned the government against providing further funding to Atiak Sugar Factory in Atiak sub county, Amuru district. This comes in the wake of the temporary closure of the sugar factory, barely two years after it commenced …
Read More »Acholi opposition politicians condemn Mao’s move to join government
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The appointment of Democratic Party President General Norbert Mao to serve as a minister in the government has stirred a wave of mixed reactions among leaders in the Acholi sub-region. Mao was appointed on Thursday by President Museveni as the Minister for Justice and Constitutional …
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