Lira District

Construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached 84.5% completion, with key sports facilities nearing completion as Uganda prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Government Chief Whip Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero disclosed the progress following a guided tour of the stadium on Saturday, October 31, accompanied by Health […] The post Akii-Bua Stadium Reaches 84.5% Completion Ahead of AFC

Lira City has been selected among pilot urban councils to introduce a system for collecting and separating discarded electronic equipment from ordinary household and commercial waste.

City authorities have mobilised schools, businesses and security agencies for Saturday’s sanitation exercise as they prepare Lira to host matches at Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium.

Schools in Ogur Sub-county, Lira District, are grappling with financial constraints that threaten the smooth running of daily activities, with headteachers calling for collective efforts to improve education standards amid…

Lira, Uganda | URN | Construction of the 470 billion-shilling Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is 85 per cent complete as work enters its final phase. The remaining works include finishing the main stadium structure, maintaining the playing surfaces and completing supporting sports and hospitality facilities. Construction began in May 2025 under a 20-month … The post Akii-Bua Stadium construction reaches 85% ahe

Relief for 2014 Lira hardware trader killers as court cuts prison terms, compensation Daily Monitor

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has designated Lira City as the national site for Uganda’s fourth National Cleaning Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026, while directing communities across the country to participate in simultaneous sanitation activities. The exercise will run from 7am to 10am, with public officials expected to join residents at the main cleanup site […] The post Nabbanja Urges Participation as Lira Host

Parliament’s Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry has prioritised the revival of Lira Spinning Mill as part of efforts to revitalise Uganda’s cotton sector, boost industrialisation and create jobs for…

Lira City Named National Site for Fourth National Cleaning Day ChimpReports

Parliament has raised concern over delays in financing hotels and preparing tourism facilities in Lira City ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), warning that the setbacks could…

Government will hold the fourth National Cleaning Day in Lira City on Saturday, October 31, as it expands a monthly campaign aimed at improving sanitation, promoting public health and encouraging community responsibility for waste management.

Lira City Inspector of Schools Ogwok Samuel Brown has commended Cambridge City School for its academic performance, teacher discipline, and commitment to meeting education standards, despite its relatively small size.…

Genesis Junior School in Lira City is using community outreach programmes to teach learners compassion, responsibility and practical life skills, with its Primary Seven candidates recently visiting Ngetta Babies Home…

Saving Grace Annex Primary School in Lira City has recorded a rise in enrolment from 418 pupils in 2025 to 780 this year, as the institution seeks to strengthen its…

A fire broke out at Mount Meru Millers (U) Ltd in Lira City on Wednesday afternoon, damaging refinery pipes, tubes and part of the roof housing the refinery plant. The…

By Fiona Mukasa Alele Lira District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Ismael Ochengel has urged young people to make productive use of their youthful years, warning that time is running out…

A complaint by a person with a disability (PWD) who says she was dropped from the government cattle restocking programme has prompted an investigation into alleged irregularities in the allocation…

By Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele, Assistant Resident City Commissioner, Lira City As the year draws to a close, many Ugandan households face a quiet financial crisis. The festive season brings…

Lira farmer turns coffee into a thriving business Daily Monitor

The Ministry of Gender has tasked security officials with investigating the disappearance of two motorcycles supplied to a beneficiary group, as a nationwide assessment examines accountability and the impact of the government programme.