Tag Archives: Lango

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Julius Caesar Nina Otim, the Bishop of the Diocese of West Lango, has issued a stern warning ahead of the 2026 general polls, banning religious leaders from engaging in partisan politics. Bishop Nina addressed Heads of Laity drawn from all Parishes and Archdeaconries …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce Lango sub-region has called on the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to strengthen the enforcement of quality assurance. The  Lango sub-region is one of the largest producers of grains and cereals such as beans, soya beans, maize, …

Uganda Breweries has donated 5 threshers valued at sh25 million to benefit 1,000 smallholder farmers across the country Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sorghum farmers in the Lango sub-region have said that the use of Uganda Breweries threshers has helped them reduce post-harvest losses and improved sorghum productivity, and …

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Diocese of West Lango have been encouraged to focus on prosperity and the implementation of government programs to improve the welfare of their followers, instead of solely emphasizing religious teachings. This message was delivered by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a …

Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Land and Equity Movement in Uganda (LEMU) has incorporated clan, religious, and local council leaders in its quest to promote women’s land rights. Through the “Stand for Her Land (S4HL)”, a campaign being coordinated by Uganda Community-Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC), LEMU is …

LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Four Clan Chiefs, known in Lango Culture as Owitong, have expressed interest in contesting to replace the paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii upon his retirement in November. They include Dr Richard Nam from the Okii-amat clan, Patrick Abal, the Awitong of the Arak Ongoda clan, …

Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) under the leadership of paramount chief (Won- Nyaci) Yosam Odur Ebii has elected Dr. Laury Lawrence Ocen, as its new speaker (Won-tok). Ocen, the chief (Awitong) of Okarowok Wibye-acel clan is currently serving Lango Cultural Foundation as a special advisor to …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yosam Odur Ebii, the paramount chief (Won- Nyaci) of Lango under Lango Cultural Foundation has appointed new members of the Electoral Commission. The members will spearhead the election of a new Won-Nyaci in November. The five-member commission will be chaired by the deputy Awitong of …

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the international community have witnessed the return of calm and peace to Okwongodul parish in Okwongodul sub county Dokolo district where Awer central forest reserve has been a flashpoint of land-based conflict. The forest reserve sits on 220 hectares in Adwong dok Inyom …

Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Widows in Lango have accused Cultural leaders in Lango of mismanaging land disputes. They say the leaders have tended to side with individuals seeking to dispossess them of customary land. The widows sounded the alarm during a meeting held in Ayer sub-county in Kole District. …