Milton Emmy Akwam

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Oyam NRM poll: Engola rejects loss as Otto trounces Ogile

1 month ago | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

On Friday, May 23, thousands of NRM party delegates from the Oyam district gathered to elect new party leaders. Bosco Onyik Ogwal was elected the Oyam district NRM chairperson, defeating Patrick Ogwal Ojok and Engola Junior in a hotly contested election marked by emotion and rejection. Onyik got 271 votes, while Engola got 192. He promptly rejected the results, blaming his defeat, among other things, on Willie Omodo Omodo.
Jane Acilo empowers Iceme electorate in ongoing livelihood change

2 months ago | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

Oyam | Jane Frances Acilo continued her community empowerment initiative on Friday, making major stops in Iceme sub-county, Oyam district. Acilo, who is expected to be elected the NRM party flag bearer for Oyam district woman MP ahead of the 2026 general elections, met with hundreds of Iceme residents, including farmers. Eradicating poverty in the district, both now and during her tenure as a woman MP, is one of her many goals. Commercial agriculture is high on her agenda.
TESI set to hold career guidance fair at Lira Town College

2 months ago | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

Triskelion Education and Skills Initiative (TESI) is set to host the 5th edition of the Higher Education and Career Guidance Fair 2025 at Lira Town College main hall. Since 2021, TESI has been organizing the career guidance fair annually, and unlike previous events, this year’s fair shall be an in-person event.
Bukedea by-election violence: UPC demands 'long awaited report'

Mar 29, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) stated that it is in their and the public’s interest to “demand the long-awaited report on what transpired in the Bukedea by-election in 2023.”Stephen Omagor, an aspirant for Bukedea district LC5 chairperson, was assaulted on June 6, 2023, amid earlier allegations of electoral violence and human rights violations. The Electoral Commission condemned the act in a statement released on June 8.
Jane Acilo: Abja farms to champion Oyam’s agriculture development

Mar 27, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

Oyam | On March 27, hundreds, if not thousands, of women marched through Kamdini town council to commemorate belated International Women’s Day. The procession ended at the Kamdini Primary School playground, where a large crowd gathered. Several leaders attended the Day’s event, including Oyam district LC5 chairperson Dilla Benson Oyuku and Santa Alum Ogwang, an Oyam district woman MP.
"Corrupt" Kigumba town clerk Fred Kagara ordered to refund shs32m

Mar 26, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Milton Emmy Akwam

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered Fred Kagara to repay shs32,086,000 or face further consequences. Kagara is the assistant town clerk for Kigumba town council in Kiryandongo district. The order was issued by Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe.
Abok LC3 chairperson arrested over libel allegation

Mar 4, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Nancy Atim |Felix Omara |Arao Denis |Milton Emmy Akwam

Phillips Ogile Jakayo, the Abok LC3 chairperson and NRM publicity secretary for Oyam district, was arrested and detained on Tuesday at Oyam Central Police Station for alleged libel. Ogile is accused of falsely accusing Jane Frances Acilo, an aspiring Oyam woman MP candidate, of kidnapping and killing Ojok Julious. Ojok is also known as Ojok Adidit. He resided in Arwotongo village, Juma parish, Myene sub-county, Oyam district.
Kiira regional CID office gets nissan double cabin for enhanced policing

Mar 4, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Nancy Atim |Felix Omara |Sarah Ejang |Milton Emmy Akwam

Jinja | The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, on the recommendation of the Director of Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, has provided the Kiira Regional CID Office with a brand-new Nissan double cabin. Kiira Regional CID, SSP Dr. Monday Johnson Agaba, officially received the vehicle, registered as UP 7547 and white in color, on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Breaking: Ugandan wild cat protector named winner of $50k emerging conservation award

Mar 4, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Nancy Atim |Felix Omara |Milton Emmy Akwam |Arao Denis

The Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation, has named Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa the Winner of the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist Award. This honor—only the second given to date—is presented to a conservationist under 40 who has made a significant impact on saving an animal species or group of species. Mugerwa will receive a $50,000 award.
World Wildlife Day: Museveni urges Ugandans to promote conservation

Mar 4, 2025 | tndnewsuganda.com | Nancy Atim |Felix Omara |Milton Emmy Akwam |Arao Denis

Uganda, one of the world’s top ten most diverse countries, is regarded as an ideal habitat for wildlife due to its diverse ecosystems. Tropical rainforests, savannah, mountains, wetlands, and large freshwater lakes make up the Pearl of Africa, providing a diverse range of food sources and environments for a variety of species. These species include primates such as gorillas and chimps, large mammals such as elephants and lions, and a variety of birds.