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IG orders Lira officials to refund shs15 million

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered two civil servants attached to Lira District Local Government (DLG) to refund over 15 million shillings that was irregularly paid to them or face prosecution. The officials in question are Edmondton Acheka, the Assistant District Health Officer, and …

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Police arrest man for allegedly defiling 5-year-old in Lira

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lira City East Division have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old Girl. The suspect is  Brian Odyek, a resident of Agwentangwet “B” Cell, Ngetta Ward, in Lira City East Division. He was arrested on 29th July 2025 in the …

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Lira hospital grapples with poor waste disposal by visitors

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) have raised concerns over the reckless disposal of waste by members of the public, particularly patient attendants, within the hospital premises. Despite the presence of strategically placed waste disposal bins, plastic bottles, polythene bags, and food remains …

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Extreme congestion at Lira main prison irks authorities

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prison authorities in Lango have decried the high level of congestion at Lira main prison. Established in 1943, Lira Main prison was constructed for an average lock up number of 400 prisoners but at the moment. The facility is housing over 1000 inmates. Speaking …

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IN PICTURES: Construction of Akii-Bua stadium takes shape

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is steadily progressing. Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni …

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Former Lira Mayor ordered to pay journalist shs10 million

LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira City-based journalist Bismark Isaac Olang has won a case against former Lira Municipal Mayor Mike Ogwang Olwa Veve. The High Court of Uganda at Lira, presided over by Justice Duncan Gaswaga ruled in favor of Olang, awarding him 10 million Shillings in compensation …

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Lira district NRM elections postponed

LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) mainstream and women’s election for the Lira District has been postponed due to irregularities. By 10 am, delegates had converged at Ogur Seed Secondary School, the venue for the election. The process which started calmly in the morning with the …

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