The debate over what peri-urban farmers in Lira City truly need has taken center stage, sparking conversations about the future of agriculture in the area. At the heart of this discussion are the contrasting approaches of two prominent leaders: Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, MP for Oyam South, and Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the […]
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Lira City In a scandal that has shocked the community, a consignment of 8,000 hoes allegedly diverted from government programs was spotted being offloaded at the residence of Hon. Betty Amongi Akena’s husband, Akena Obote, around 5:00 PM today. The incident has raised serious concerns about corruption and misuse of government resources. The hoes, reportedly
Betty Amongi Akena, a seasoned politician with a 25-year tenure in Uganda’s parliament, is facing scrutiny from the people of Lira City after abandoning her constituency Oyam South for Lira City. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that Amongi may be more interested in exploiting the city’s economic opportunities for personal business gains than in championing the
Reports have surfaced that Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, Woman MP for Oyam, allegedly fabricated the outcome of Lango NRM MPs’ meeting with President Museveni, sparking widespread skepticism among Lira City residents. The meeting, held last Friday, aimed to address concerns over Amongi’s decision to leave Oyam and contest in Lira City. However, her agents’ attempts
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Lira City, Uganda – In an era where leadership is often associated with pomp and circumstance, Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Woman MP for Lira City, is breaking the mold. This remarkable leader has earned the admiration of her constituents through her humble and down-to-earth approach. Whenever Dr. Aceng ventures into the community, she
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In a bold stance, the Lango Anglican Community has vowed to boycott Radio Unity 97.7 for three months, demanding public apologies from Hon. Minister Betty Amongi and DJ Onapa Cool for their scathing attacks on Bishop Prof. Alfred Olwa. The controversy erupted when Minister Amongi, during a broadcast on Radio Unity, launched a verbal assault
In a bold and unambiguous move, National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi issued a stern caution to Lango leaders, unequivocally distinguishing between Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero and Hon. Betty Amongi Akena. Addressing a gathering of NRM leaders at Lira Hotel on September 25, 2024, Dr. Odoi left no room
In the heart of Apac, a new dawn is emerging, and with it, a fresh wave of hope for the people of Maruzi North. Hon. Otim Bernard Odoch, a lawyer by profession, has thrown his hat into the ring, vying for the position of Member of Parliament for Maruzi North. His mission is clear: to
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As the 2026 elections approach, the people of Lira City are faced with a critical decision: who will best represent their interests and drive development in the region? Incumbent Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero is seeking reelection, while Hon. Betty Amongi Akena is challenging her for the Woman MP seat. In this article, Northern
On September 3, 2024, Bobi Wine, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, was involved in a violent encounter with security forces in Bulindo, a suburb of Kampala. He was shot in the leg during the scuffle and had to be rushed to Nsambya Hospital for treatment. This incident has sparked widespread concern, as Bobi Wine is
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