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Bukedea RDC commissions three multimillion piped water projects
Bukedea: The resident district commissioner for Bukedea William Wilberforce Tukei has officially commissioned three multimillion water piped projects in the district Three water piped projects cited in Nalugai health center III, Kongunga town council, Aligoi seed school at Aligoi sub county and Obur borehole in Kachumbala sub county. Commissioning exercise was joined by the Bukedea district chairperson Simon Ongura, his executive and technical staff.
Four arrested in Serere over alleged extortion of PDM, restocking funds
Suspects arrested and packed at RDC's vehicle Photo George Emuron Serere: Four members of the Parish Development Committee (PDC) in Serere District have been arrested and detained over allegations of extorting money from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and government restocking programmes.
Over 6,500 students complete patriotism training in Serere
Serere: A total of 6,500 students have graduated from the National Patriotism Programme after completing a two-week training in various secondary schools across Serere District. The pass-out ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, and was officiated by the Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps, Hellen Seku.
Bukedea man killed, body dumped along roadside
Bukedea: A 30 year old man has been recovered dead lying at Bukedea-Kamaca roadside in Bukedea district. Deceased identified as Ingenious Akol, a resident of Kachabule cell, Bukedea town council. Akol was recovered on Saturday July 4, 2026. Charles Angura Kachabule local council one chairperson confirmed the incident saying the cause of the death is yet to be identified. Sam Muron the district councilor representing the people of town council says Akol’s death is shocking in the entire community.
Mbale money lender dismisses claims of Shs13 Million debt against MP Omoding
Mbale: A prominent Mbale City money lender has dismissed reports alleging that Serere County Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Omoding, failed to repay a loan of Shs13 million. Speaking during a press briefing held in Mbale on June 20, 2026, businessman and money lender James Masaba described as false an online article that claimed the legislator had been dragged to court over the alleged debt.
Over 500 patients receive free eye surgery at Bukedea medical camp
More than 500 patients with severe eye conditions have received free surgery at Bukedea Teaching Hospital in a high-turnout medical camp funded by the Ruparelia Foundation. The outreach, which began on March 27, has so far attracted about 3,500 people seeking treatment for various eye complications, overwhelming initial plans and forcing organisers to extend the exercise to April 1.
Soroti division leaders axed after skipping budget meeting
The outgoing mayor of Soroti City West Division, Peter Patrick Emaru, has reshuffled his executive committee after several members allegedly skipped a key council meeting to lay the division’s budget. The reshuffle affected three officials, including finance secretary Ms Mariam Nejje Achan and health and education secretary Ms Dilis Akulo. Ms Akulo was replaced by Anna Rose Echolu, while Ms Achan was replaced by Vincent Opio, councillor for Arapai Ward.
Bukedea residents challenged to avoid self medication
Okwere Inspecting the facility Bukedea: Residents of Nyadila Parish in Kidongole Sub County, Bukedea District, have been urged to desist from self-medication and instead seek proper medical attention from qualified health professionals. The call was made on Saturday, March 21, 2026, by Bukedea County Member of Parliament-elect, David Beecham Okwere, who represented the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, during the launch of Jehova Rapha Medical Centre, a privately owned health facility.
Teso–Karamoja Muslim Region launches major sickle cell testing campaign - UG Reports News
Teso: The Regional Assistant Mufti Teso–Karamoja Muslim Region Sheikh Obilan Abubakar the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council in partnership with the Ministry of Health on Friday launched a major sickle cell testing campaign following a comprehensive training session for community members and health volunteers aiming at increasing early detection and awareness across the region, where many families continue to face the silent burden of sickle cell disease.
Bukedea: Ikojo’s personal assistant resigns, joins rival Okwere’s Camp for vote mobilization
Muron explaining his resignation Photo by George Emuron Bukedea: A political shock has hit Bukedea County after Sam Muron, the long-serving personal assistant to incumbent MP John Bosco Ikojo, resigned and crossed over to the camp of NRM flag bearer David Beecham Okwere. Muron, who has served as Ikojo’s personal assistant for two terms, made the announcement during the NRM grassroots launch held on 6th December 2025 at Compassion Child Learning Centre.
Bukedea government school abandon as waterlogging submerges trees used as classrooms
Bukedea: Learning has been suspended at Tajar Primary School in Kamutur Sub County, Bukedea District, after severe waterlogging submerged the trees under which pupils have been studying. A survey conducted on 18 November 2025 found the school completely abandoned, with the compound serving as a breeding ground for insects and a grazing area for cattle. By midday, not a single teacher was present at the school.
3,360 passion fruit seedlings delivered to Apopong farmers in Bukedea
Bukedea: The Office of the President, under its Poverty Alleviation Programme, has delivered a total of 3,360 passion fruit seedlings to farmers in Apopong Parish, Kolir Sub-county, Bukedea District. The delivery, which took place on Wednesday, was witnessed by Mr. William Wilberforce Tukei, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bukedea. The seedlings are expected to benefit 45 model farmers in the area.
Bukedea NRM chair vows to summon party defaulters running as independents
Bukedea: The national movement party chairman for bukedea district has vowed to summon the party defaulters who are running as independent candidates and holding any sensitive position in party structures. Mr. Isaac Epilo NRM Chairman Bukedea announced on Tuesday during the campaign launch for bukedea county area member parliaments whose NRM party flag bearer David Beacham Okwere.
Youth MP Aspirant Kanyesigye clears air on rival’s disqualification
Kampala: National Female Youth MP aspirant Mercy Kanyesigye has this afternoon addressed widespread allegations on social media claiming she was behind the petition that led to the disqualification of her closest rival, Phiona Nakku. Nakku was removed from the race by the Electoral Commission on grounds of being over the age limit required for youth leadership positions.
Bukedea LC5 chairperson withdraws from NRM primaries
What you need to know: Her withdrawal leaves the race now with two NRM aspirants; Col (rtd) Joseph Onange, the proprietor of Kumi Hotel in Kumi municipality and Simon Ongura Bukedea District chairperson Mary Akol has withdrawn from the NRM LC5 chairperson primaries citing poor health.
LC1 chairperson arrested over extortion of PDM funds
What you need to know: The suspect, identified as John Odeke, was arrested on Monday following a directive from the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) The LC1 chairperson of Kolir Village in Bukedea District has been arrested on allegations of extorting funds from a beneficiary of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. The suspect, identified as John Odeke, was arrested on Monday following a directive from the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC).
ADEGCO renovates Okunguro Primary School Classrooms in Bukedea
Bukedea: In a significant boost to education infrastructure, Action for Development of Grassroots Communities (ADEGCO), a local non-governmental organization, has embarked on the renovation of a four-classroom block at Okunguro Parents Primary School, located in Bukedea Town Council. The initiative comes as a major relief to the government-aided school, which serves 780 pupils but has been grappling with severe classroom shortages.
Motorcyclist shot dead in Bukedea
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Kachumbala midwives use mobile phone torches to deliver mothers
What you need to know: Dr Caroline Kiyai, the facility in charge, however, noted that the facility is on the pipeline to draw the budget towards purchasing the solar light. Midwives in Kachumbala Health IV in Bukedea District have resorted to using their mobile phone torches as a source of light to deliver expectant mothers at the facility.
Visitor found hanging dead in host’s bedroom
Opiri, in whose bedroom Osuban was found hanging dead, said that the deceased passed the phone to him to talk to his mother, but as the uncle carried on with the phone conversation, he (Osuban) disappeared, only to be discovered later dead. “My cousin approached me saying his mother wanted to talk to me on the phone. She asked me to get him a taxi that goes up to Serere. As I was preparing to get the taxi, he disappeared.
UPDF soldier arrested after brother knifed to death
What you need to know: Kangole LCIII chairperson, Mr Michael Ocan condemned the act saying attack has left the community anxious. Police in Bukedea District in Eastern Uganda have detained a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier after his brother was knifed to death in suspected night robbery.
Builder arrested over defiling 4-year-old Bukedea girl
Police in in Bukedea district have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old-child. Police identified the suspect as Abadiya Enau, a resident of Soroti City. Bukedea District Police Commander Richard Asiimwe said the suspect was detained at the central police station on Tuesday evening. “We have this person in our cells and the victim was subjected to medical checkup waiting for a medical report,” he confirmed.
Naro unveils new groundnut varieties to combat food insecurity
In a bid to tackle food insecurity, Uganda's National Agricultural Research Institute (NARO) has unveiled three high-yielding groundnut varieties. The Naro-nut 3R, 4R, and 5R varieties boast high oil, iron, and zinc content, making them ideal for consumption and commercial purposes. "These new technologies are of high value and will improve nutrition and livelihood development," said Dr Yona Baguma, NARO's Director General.
Kumi man kills lover, runs
The police in Kumi are investigating the death of Sulaima Musa, a 24-year-old peasant and resident of Nandala cell, Nandala ward, Nakaloke municipality, Mbale city. The incident occurred on September 9 at unknown time during night hours in Bazaar cell in Kumi municipality.
Serere pastor arrested over defilement
What you need to know: According to police, the suspect also lured the girl into abortion. Police in Bukedea District have arrested male pastor from neighbouring Serere District over allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl, authorities have said. The victim is a resident of Agoloto Village, Acuru Parish, Koena Sub County in Bukedea District. On Wednesday, Bukedea District Police Commander (DPC) Richard Asiimwe confirmed the arrest and identified the suspect as Pastor Emmanuel Opio.
Museveni pushes for regional integration
What you need to know: President Museveni meanwhile cautioned youth against focusing solely on European examples, urging East Africans to prioritize their own destiny. President Museveni has urged East African countries to focus on producing products and selling them within an expanded market in the region.
Bukedea cattle farmers defy FMD quarantine
Farmers in Bukedea District have defied the quarantine imposed on the area by the government over Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and started selling their cattle in open markets. On January 25, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries imposed a quarantine on the district after confirming FMD in the two sub-counties of Aminit and Kamutur. So far, the district has been under quarantine for three months. But the government is yet to carry out mass livestock vaccination as promised.
Traitors, homosexuals are using social media to attack Among- Museveni
President Museveni on Saturday made an attempt to protect Speaker Anita Among from intense public scrutiny following grave allegations implicating her in an alleged multibillion corruption scandal at Parliament.
Traitors, gays are using social media to attack Among- Museveni
Uganda, March 23 -- President Museveni on Saturday made an attempt to protect Speaker Anita Among from intense public scrutiny following grave allegations implicating her in an alleged multibillion corruption scandal at Parliament.
I have president's support -Speaker Among
Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among Saturday said she had heeded calls from her voters in Bukedea District in eastern Uganda and stated that she would contest again in the 2026 general election.
I’m a full NRM member- Speaker Anita Among
What you need to know: Ms Among who assumed the office of the Speaker in 2022 following the death of the then Omoro County MP, Jacob Oulanyah whom she replaced, urged Ugandans to embrace the ongoing NRM registration exercise.
Police investigate disappearance of Egyptian national
What you need to know: Mr Oscar Gerigory Ageca, the East Kyoga regional police spokesperson said that the preliminary findings indicate that on Saturday, one Mark Kisolo an employee of Mr Zinhom went to his place but found the door locked and the keys placed next to the window. The East Kyoga regional police are investigating an incident of the disappearance of an Egyptian national identified as Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, 32.
Anthrax patients escape from health centre
What you need to know: Last week, health authorities in the district confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in Aminit Sub-county where three people were admitted for close monitoring and treatment at Kolir Health Centre III Three Anthrax patients have escaped from Kolir Health Centre III in Bukedea District where they had been admitted for monitoring and treatment.
Man kills brother’s wife, leaves father, grandmother injured over phone battery
What you need to know: In the course of the fight, the brother's wife identified as Joyce Acham rushed to intervene, but instead, Okwii lifted a hand hoe and hacked Joyce Acham, a mother of four children, to death A 23-year-old man in Bukedea District has this afternoon been detained by police after he hacked to death his brother’s wife over an Itel phone battery that malfunctioned while being charged using a solar panel.
Bukedea man arrested over defiling baby
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man accused of defiling a three-year-old baby in Bukedea District’s Suula Village, Kocheka Sub County. Police identified the suspect as David Odele Aka Opio, saying the alleged defilement was on Sunday afternoon, forcing the victim to report her mother about extreme pain in her private parts.
Among’s teaching hospital opens
What you need to know: Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, said the facility is now ready to offer treatment for both outpatients and inpatients. Monday, January 15, 2024 will be a historic day as Bukedea Teaching Hospital opens doors for public use. While touring the hospital in Bukedea sub-county on Sunday, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, also the hospital director, said the facility is now ready to offer treatment for both outpatients and inpatients.
Minister warns Soroti officials against sale of public land
What you need to know: Mr Magyezi, who directed Soroti District Land Board to handover public land files within their possession to the city land board, warned that no one has the powers to sell public land unless authorised by the central government The Minister of Local Government, Mr Raphael Magyezi, has warned Soroti City authorities against engaging in the sale of public land.
Bukedea police arrest 21 suspects over murder
Police in Bukedea are holding 21 people suspected of having participated in an act of mob justice that left one dead at Tokor village in Kabarwa Sub County It’s reported that on Monday, through mob justice the suspects killed 22-year-old Felix Towa Othion, a resident of Komolo village, Mbura parish in Peta Sub County in Tororo District. Mr Richard Asiimwe, the Bukedea District Police Commander confirmed that they have arrested 21 people suspected to have murdered Towa.
Bishop to MPs: Don’t cling to power using witchcraft
Soroti Diocese Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach has warned lawmakers against using witchcraft to ostensibly safeguard their seats. “There is nowhere that witchcraft can take you, the people you are leading believe in God and it is the only way to heaven,” Bishop Oliach said while presiding over Mass during the homecoming ceremony of Parliament Speaker Anita Among in Bukedea District yesterday.
Bishop to MPs: Don't cling to power using witchcraft
Uganda, Aug. 14 -- Soroti Diocese Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach has warned lawmakers against using witchcraft to ostensibly safeguard their seats. "There is nowhere that witchcraft can take you, the people you are leading believe in God and it is the only way to heaven," Bishop Oliach said while presiding over Mass during the homecoming ceremony of Parliament Speaker Anita Among in Bukedea District yesterday.
Bukedea RDC, DPC arrested over LC5 election mess
The Bukedea Resident District Commissioner, Mr Wilberforce Tukei, and the District Police Commander SP Charles Okoto were Monday evening arrested over flaws that marred the recently concluded LC5 chairperson by-election. The two officers who were arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit personnel commanded by Brig Gen Henry Isoke, are accused of superintending over the ballot stuffing and arrest of opponents in the by-election held on June 14, 2023.
Bukedea councilor charged with robbery, torture during by-election
The LC5 councilor representing the people of Emokori ward in Bukedea town council in Bukedea District has been charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated torture allegedly committed during the recent LC5 by-election marred with violence and ballot stuffing. Mr Daniel Malinga, aka Owenge appeared before the Bukedea grade one magistrate, Juliana Kimono following his arrest by the State House anti-corruption unit operatives on Thursday evening.
NRM candidate takes early lead in Bukedea LC5 poll
Uganda, June 15 -- The NRM candidate in the Bukedea District chairperson by-election was last evening leading at most polling stations even as the opposition alleged that the exercise was marred by malpractice. According to the preliminary results declared by the Electoral Commission from the various sub-counties, Ms Mary Akol was ahead of her two rivals by a bigger margin.
NRM candidate takes early lead in Bukedea LC5 poll
The NRM candidate in the Bukedea District chairperson by-election was last evening leading at most polling stations even as the opposition alleged that the exercise was marred by malpractice. According to the preliminary results declared by the Electoral Commission from the various sub-counties, Ms Mary Akol was ahead of her two rivals by a bigger margin. Results found at most polling stations visited by this newspaper also indicated that the NRM candidate was leading by double-digit figures.
Bukedea goes to the polls today with new returning officer
The people of Bukedea will today elect a new LC5 chairperson. The seat fell vacant following the demise of Moses Olemukan in December 2022. Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), in a meeting held yesterday at the Bukedea EC offices, announced that a new returning officer had been deployed for today’s polls.
Four dead, eight injured in Mbale-Soroti road crash
Uganda, May 27 -- Four people have been confirmed dead following a road crash at Corner cell, Bukedea Ward 'B', Bukedea Town Council in Bukedea District along Mbale-Soroti Highway. Police said eight people who are yet to be identified were rushed to Bukedea health centre IV in critical condition after they were seriously hurt in the crash. The East Kyoga regional police spokesperson, SP Ageca Oscar Gregg, said the fatal accident was at around 6pm on Thursday.
13-year-old girl left paralysed after assault by step mother
A 13-year-old girl in Bukedea District has been left paralysed after allegedly being assaulted by her step mother. Scholostica Acam from Kokwech Village in Malera Sub-county has spent the past three months wailing in pain since the assault. The suspect reportedly beat up Acam using a thick ladle that is traditionally used to mingle local bread known as atap in Teso.
Soroti councillors in fist fight amid graft claims
What you need to know: A section of councillors locked the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, accusing him of failure to implement council resolutions. Drama ensued in the Soroti District council chambers on Monday after councillors engaged in a fist fight amid counter-accusations of connivance to mismanage funds.
Most youth in Bukedea unable to read
What you need to know: The report was released on April 26, by Assessment of Life Skills and Values in East Africa in an event that was officiated by deputy chief administrative officer, Ms Norah Anyakoit. At least 95.9 percent of adolescents in Bukedea District are non-fluent in reading, a survey report has revealed. The report was released on April 26, by Assessment of Life Skills and Values in East Africa in an event that was officiated by deputy chief administrative officer, Ms Norah Anyakoit.
School bursar arrested for eloping with student
What you need to know: Mr Charles Okoto, the Bukedea District Police Commander (DPC) confirmed the arrest saying they were yet to carry out a medical examination on the student who has been missing from school for the past one week. Police in Bukedea District have detained a school bursar of Bukedea Lifeline Senior Secondary School on charges of elopement and turning a student into his wife.
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