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By AfricaPamoja-UG Jonam County Member of Parliament Hon. Marshall Godfrey Alenyo has announced plans to engage members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in an online question-and-answer session scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. In a message shared in the Pakwach MWA Forum WhatsApp group, Alenyo informed members that he would be available to respond to their questions concerning the PLU, providing an opportunity for interaction and clarification on matters of interest to the organisation’s membership. The planned engagement is expected to give PLU members a platform to raise concerns, seek clarification and discuss issues relevant to the organisation. The initiative highlights the role of digital platforms in facilitating communication between political leaders and grassroots members, particularly in enabling direct engagement without the need for physical meetings. Alenyo concluded his announcement by thanking members, signalling his readiness to par...

By Oringi Denis | AfricaPamoja-UG KAMPALA, UGANDA — Jonam County Member of Parliament Hon. Marshall Alenyo has called for political tolerance and unity, stressing that burial ceremonies should remain occasions for compassion, solidarity and respect for the bereaved, regardless of political affiliation. Speaking during a parliamentary sitting, Alenyo urged legislators to rise above partisan divisions and preserve the cultural and humanitarian values associated with attending funerals. He emphasised that MPs attend burial ceremonies to mourn with bereaved families, support grieving colleagues and pay their last respects to the deceased—not to advance political party interests. “On a very serious note, the issue of attending burials is as old as humanity. We have to attend burials of our colleagues and the people they love whenever and wherever they occur,” Alenyo said. He further underscored the need to separate political competition from the shared responsibility of supporting one anoth...

By Oringi Denis |AfricaPamoja-UG  Upper Madi County MP Martin Drito has called for a review of Uganda’s foreign reserve management policy, proposing that the country increase its gold holdings and explore alternative payment systems to reduce its reliance on the US dollar. Drito made the proposals on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while responding to a statement by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, on the floor of Parliament. The legislator commended Musasizi for his detailed statement but argued that fluctuations in the value of the US dollar presented challenges that could require a policy shift in how Uganda manages its foreign exchange reserves. Drito said Uganda’s reserves are predominantly held in dollar-denominated assets, including US Treasury bonds and Treasury bills, making the country vulnerable to movements in the dollar’s value. He compared the performance of the dollar and gold since the outbreak of the war referenced in...

By Ocaya Kennedy @AfricaPamoja-UG News Desk PAIDHA TOWN COUNCIL, ZOMBO DISTRICT — In a world where plastic waste continues to pose a growing threat to the environment, Wedunga, a resident of Kawa Cell, is turning discarded plastic bottles into an opportunity to earn a living while contributing to environmental conservation in Paidha Town. Wedunga spends his time collecting plastic bottles from different locations around Paidha Town and selling them for recycling. What some people consider useless rubbish has become a valuable resource that supports his daily livelihood and helps him pursue his personal development goals. His work demonstrates how ordinary community members can contribute to environmental protection while creating economic opportunities from waste materials. TURNING WASTE INTO AN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Plastic bottles discarded carelessly can block drainage channels, contribute to environmental pollution and spoil the appearance of public spaces. When improperly managed, ...

Saturday, 24 October 2026 | West Nile Region, Uganda By Ocaya Kennedy @AfricaPamoja-UG News Desk ZOMBO DISTRICT — Residents of Zombo District and other parts of the West Nile Region are experiencing cloudy weather, with possible rain showers and isolated thunderstorms expected in some areas today. Weather forecasts indicate that Paidha and surrounding communities may experience cloudy conditions during the morning, followed by possible rain showers around midday and into the evening. Residents should therefore remain prepared for changing weather conditions throughout the day.  ZOMBO DISTRICT WEATHER OUTLOOK Morning: Cloudy skies with relatively mild conditions. Afternoon: Possibility of rain showers, with temperatures expected to remain warm. Evening: Cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain. Expected daytime temperature: Approximately 25–28°C. Weather advisory: Carry an umbrella or raincoat when travelling outdoors. WEST NILE REGIONAL OUTLOOK Across West Nile, including Arua...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni arrives at Kololo Airstrip on a boda boda during his presidential nomination on 9 January 2001, in an incident that remains one of the memorable moments of Uganda’s electoral history. By AfricaPamoja-UG Uganda’s political history has produced many memorable moments, but few are as visually striking as the day President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni arrived at Kololo Airstrip on a boda boda motorcycle ahead of his 2001 presidential nomination. The unusual journey has attracted renewed attention following a social media post by former Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament Mike Mukula, who recalled the circumstances surrounding the incident and the efforts made to ensure that Museveni reached the nomination venue. What might ordinarily have been a routine presidential appearance turned into an extraordinary episode involving large crowds, a congested route and an alternative means of transport. WHEN THE PRESIDENTIAL CONVOY COULD NOT GET THROUGH On 9 January 20...

 By Denis Oringi | AfricaPamoja-UG WEST NILE, UGANDA — Jonam County Member of Parliament Hon. Marshall Alenyo has raised concerns over mounting water bill arrears reportedly facing Nebbi General Hospital and delays in confirming acting head teachers in Pakwach District, calling for timely government intervention to address challenges affecting essential public services. The two issues highlight the financial and administrative pressures facing public institutions in the West Nile sub-region, where hospitals and schools play a critical role in delivering healthcare and education to communities across district boundaries. Alenyo's concerns bring renewed attention to the importance of ensuring that public hospitals maintain uninterrupted essential services while education authorities resolve administrative challenges affecting school leadership. NEBBI GENERAL HOSPITAL FACES REPORTED UGX 850 MILLION WATER DEBT Nebbi General Hospital is reportedly facing accumulated water bill arrears o...

By AfricaPamoja-UG News Desk PAKWACH DISTRICT, UGANDA — Jonam community is mourning the death of Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel, whose passing was officially announced by the family of the late Mzee Onegi Obel. According to the family announcement, Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at M-Pisha Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The family has confirmed that arrangements to transport his body back to Uganda are underway. Further communication regarding the burial programme will be provided once the arrangements have been finalised. The announcement has brought sadness to those who knew the deceased, as family members, relatives, friends and members of the wider community come to terms with the loss. Jonam County Member of Parliament Hon. Marshall Godfrey Alenyo has expressed his grief following the death, extending condolences to the bereaved family and the entire Jonam community. In a message shared with members of the Pakwach MWA Forum, the leg...

By Moses Akuma Odims Development Analyst  19 October 2026 The West Nile sub-region of Uganda stands at a defining moment in its political and developmental journey. Home to nearly four million people, strategically positioned at the confluence of Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and carrying a significant national responsibility as a major host of refugees, West Nile is far more than a collection of districts. It is a critical pillar of Uganda’s national security, regional trade, and socio-economic transformation agenda. For this region to fully realise its potential and secure a fair share of the national development dividend, it requires more than individual effort or sporadic advocacy. It needs a strong, well-coordinated and agile West Nile Parliamentary Caucus one that deliberately rises above divisive politics, embraces the spirit of bipartisan multiparty democracy, and functions as an effective bridge between the people of West Nile and the national d...

Moses Akuma Odims Development Analyst | AfricaPamoja-UG WEST NILE, UGANDA — The West Nile region has been urged to strengthen preventive juvenile justice programmes, improve child protection services and invest in community-based interventions to keep young people away from crime and protect their future. Moses Akuma Odims, Executive Secretary of the West Nile Development Association (WENDA) Council, says the region needs a coordinated shift from responding to juvenile offending after it occurs to addressing the underlying risks before children come into conflict with the law. In an opinion article dated October 19, 2026, Odims highlights challenges affecting juvenile justice institutions across West Nile, including limited remand facilities, concerns over the determination of children's ages, inadequate resources for probation officers and weak coordination among justice sector stakeholders. He argues that juvenile justice should not be treated merely as a law enforcement responsi...

AFRICAPAMOJA-UG | SUNDAY SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE FEATURE By AfricaPamoja-UG Hon. Biyika Lawrence Songa’s public-service journey offers a story of political representation, environmental advocacy and community-focused initiatives. Introduction: A Journey That Extends Beyond Parliament Political leadership is often remembered through elections, parliamentary debates and the positions individuals occupy. Yet, for many communities, the deeper meaning of leadership is found in the issues a representative champions, the opportunities pursued for ordinary people and the initiatives that continue to inspire development conversations long after an elected term has ended. For Ora County in Zombo District, the parliamentary journey of Hon. Biyika Lawrence Songa forms an important chapter in the constituency’s political history. Songa entered Uganda’s Parliament in 2016 as the representative of Ora County. His journey brought him into the national legislative arena at a time when communities across ...

  By AfricaPamoja-UG News Desk PAKWACH DISTRICT, UGANDA | SUNDAY FEATURE Roads, healthcare, land rights, fishing livelihoods and public health emerge as key issues in Jonam County MP Marshall Alenyo Godfrey's parliamentary advocacy. As Uganda's Parliament continues debating national development priorities, the concerns affecting communities in the West Nile sub-region remain an important part of the country's public affairs agenda. Among the legislators bringing these concerns to national attention is Hon. Marshall Alenyo Godfrey, Member of Parliament for Jonam County in Pakwach District. Through parliamentary interventions on infrastructure, healthcare, land disputes, fishing livelihoods and public health, Alenyo has raised questions about the challenges confronting his constituents and the government's responsibility to address them. His interventions offer a window into the development priorities of communities whose livelihoods depend heavily on agriculture, fishing...