Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband’s head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was infuriated by the …
Read More »Gov’t outlines mechanisms to quell land tensions in Amolatar
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has called for the cessation of hostilities among parties involved in a dispute over the ownership of a 100-acre piece of land in Namasale Town Council, Amolatar District. The call comes in the aftermath of a violent protest that occurred on 16 July …
Read More »Premier Nabbanja convenes crisis meeting to defuse Amolatar land tensions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the escalating land clashes between the residents of Amolatar and Nakasongola districts, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has scheduled an urgent crisis meeting on Thursday, 3 August 2023. The violent clash erupted on July 16, 2023, when residents of Namasale Town Council in …
Read More »Tumwebaze calls for more extension work as Uganda celebrates World Veterinary Day
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers play a crucial role in the disease control chain and need to be fully empowered and supported to get more knowledge, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Frank Tumbwebaze has said. In his World Veterinary Day 2023 message, MAAIF minister Tumwebaze recognised the …
Read More »Amolatar district starts disbursement of PDM funds
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amolatar district local government has started disbursing 4.1 billion Shillings meant for the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. A total of 85 SACCOs have received different amounts. For instance, 3.1 billion Shillings was given to 55 SACCOs , 917 million shillings shared among 28 SACCOS …
Read More »All set for World Veterinary Day in Amolatar
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long activities to mark World Veterinary Day 2023 in Uganda climax today in Amolatar district. Close to 50,000 animals and pets have already been vaccinated in surrounding districts as the Northern Uganda Veterinary Association (NUVA) hosts veteranians and stake holders like National drug Authority, …
Read More »Gov’t to carry out aerial mineral survey on Lake Kyoga basin
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is to conduct an extensive aerial survey of minerals in the Lake Kyoga basin. The 18-month aerial survey is part of a five-year project funded by the Government, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the Nordic Development Fund. The aerial surveys …
Read More »Teachers in Amolatar district protest over unpaid salaries
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several teachers in government-aided schools in Amolatar district are protesting the nonpayment of their salaries. Over 100 teachers scattered in 11 schools in the district have gone without pay since September. Some of the affected teachers joined the District Local Government recently, and have not …
Read More »Works ministry invests 560M in constructing Amolatar community road
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched the construction work on Kagga community road in Amolatar. The 20km road stretches from Kagga- Acengryeny to Ayamawele trading center, passing through the three swamps of Awonangiro, Aderolongo and Abalodyang. This is one of the many community …
Read More »UPDF engineering brigade to construct Nalubwoyo health centre III
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF Engineering Brigade has taken over the construction of Nalubwoyo health centre III in Amolatar district. The contract was initially awarded to Otada Construction Company in 2018, which failed to complete the works. The first phase of the project includes the construction …
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