Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Cultural Institution has suspended the fourth edition of the Annual Acholi cultural festival because of the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was launched by the Acholi Paramount Chief, David Onen Acana II in 2017 to bring together the Acholi people to celebrate their culture …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Paramount Chief Rwot, David Onen Acana II has rebuked his subjects against brokering land deals that aggravate community tension. He was speaking to URN in an interview while responding to the recent upsurge of land wrangles in the region that has resulted …
Read More »2021 polls: Acholi elders rally subjects to vote against deceptive politicians
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi elders have rallied their subjects to vote leaders with integrity backed with competence ahead of the 2021 general elections in the country. This stems from the recent bickering and personal attacks among distinguished religious, cultural and elected leaders in the region. Livingstone Okello …
Read More »Acholi Paramount Chief rebukes subjects over exorbitant bride price
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Paramount Chief Rwot, David Onen Acana II has expressed disappointment over the exorbitant bride price levied by his subjects. According to Acana, he is overwhelmed with petitions from concerned subjects in Amuru, Nwoya, Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo and Omoro district imploring him …
Read More »Acholi chief court subjects to raise funds for cultural festival
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Paramount Chief, David Onen Acana II has rallied his subjects to join hands and raise funds towards the annual Acholi Cultural festival. Speaking at the launch of the third Acholi Cultural Festival at Bomah Hotel in Kitgum Municipality on Friday, Acana said the …
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