🚨 NEWS UPDATES 🚨 Adolescent Girls in Oyam Speak Out on Reproductive Health Rights. Adolescent girls from across Oyam District have today taken centre stage in a powerful dialogue on sexual and reproductive health rights, calling for greater support, understanding, and empowerment from families and communities. The engagement, held at Rainbow Hotel, brought together young girls in an open and interactive session aimed at amplifying their voices and addressing the challenges they face. The discussion was led by Sister Sidonia Akello, Assistant District Health Officer Oyam district, who guided participants through critical issues surrounding their health rights, access to services, and informed decision-making. Unlike traditional workshops, the session created a safe space for adolescent girls to openly share experiences, concerns, and solutions. Many participants emphasized the urgent need for a shift in parental attitudes, particularly when girls face unintended pregnancies. One participant, Scovia, stressed the importance of compassion, urging parents to support rather than stigmatize their daughters. She noted that harsh treatment often worsens the situation, pushing girls into isolation and fear. Echoing similar concerns, Auma Beatrice called for respectful and open communication within families. She highlighted that when parents engage their daughters positively, it reduces the likelihood of unsafe decisions such as abortion, which often stem from panic and lack of guidance. The girls also made a strong appeal to development partners and organizations to go beyond awareness campaigns and invest in practical support. They emphasized the need for life skills training, economic empowerment, and psychosocial support for adolescent mothers to enable them to care for their children and rebuild their futures. Organized by @jane_acilofdtn in partnership with the daughter to Late Nelson Mandela, Ndileka Mandela, founder of @TMFSOUTHAFRICA, the event underscores a growing recognition that adolescent girls must not only be protected but actively involved in shaping the policies and programs that affect their lives. As the dialogue continues, the voices from Oyam send a clear message: empowering adolescent girls with knowledge, dignity, and support is not optional. It is essential for building healthier families and stronger communities. 📷 @CalvinOtimD

#LiveNow: The Speaker of Parliament (@AnitahAmong) mobilized soldiers to ensure that I failed. She came to Lango with Shs 4.2 billion. On Wednesday, prior to the Thursday elections, she arrived with more than ten buses of people to help distribute money and to assist in ticking ballots. - @BettyAmongiMP, Oyam South MP, also Min. of Gender, Labour & Social Development. Host: @CalvinOtimD 📷 @OletMo #VOLUpdates

#UPDATE: Our incumbent has never appeared at any of Kwania’s council meetings. If elected to Parliament, I will consistently attend these meetings to update council members on developments in Parliament and faithfully present their concerns and resolutions on the floor of Parliament. - James Ongu Tar, Kwania North MP candidate (@NRMOnline) Host: @CalvinOtimD 📷 @OletMo #VOLUpdates #VOLParliamentaryDebate #KwaniaNorth

All Set for Nomination! 🚩 Dokolo South Member of Parliament Hon. Felix Okot Ogong (@OkotOgong) is set to be nominated tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, as he seeks to retain his seat, contesting as the NRM Flagbearer for Dokolo South. The long-serving legislator, who recently threw his weight behind the NRM presidential candidate, H.E Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri @KagutaMuseveni, reaffirmed his commitment to the party and the people of Lango. Speaking on Wimeja Extra, a popular Saturday talk show hosted by @CalvinOtimD on Voice of Lango FM, Hon. Okot rallied Ugandans to support President Museveni in the upcoming elections. “Politics is about give and take,” he emphasized. “We want to give President Museveni our votes as Lango, wholesomely, so that we can easily present our interests to him and remind him how overwhelmingly we supported him.” Hon. Okot will officially be nominated tomorrow at Aneralibi Primary School at 10:00 a.m. — a moment expected to draw massive support from NRM faithful across Dokolo South. #VOLUpdates

#TalkShow: Tune in tonight at 8:00pm. #Guest: Jane Frances Acilo (@Jacilo2) - Woman MP Aspirant, Oyam District. #Host: Calvin Otim (@CalvinOtimD). #Topic: Creating Grassroots Income. #Livestream: radio.garden/listen/voice-of… We will also be #Live on X-Space. #STUDIO 📞 +256775880883/755880883

Live This Sunday, 8:30–10:30 PM 88.0 & 100.4 Voice of Lango | 97.7 Radio Unity | 94.3 Radio QFM | Oroma TV YouTube 🔥 Guests: Rt. Hon. Govt Chief Whip Hon. Denis @HamsonObua, Samuel @opio_acuti - Mp Kole North & Julius Acon - Mp Otuke East 🎙️ Moderators: @CalvinOtimD, Opio Doreen & Moi Daniel Odongo 🗣️ Topic: Cattle Compensation & the President’s Restocking Proposal 📞 Call live: 0776 880 883 | 0750 880 883 Don’t miss this historic collabo talkshow! 👉 Tune in, share, and be part of the conversation. #UnitedAirwaves #BigCollaboTalkshow #LangoSpeaks

#HappeningNow: "We still have parents taking their children to schools outside Lango yet our students from our schools here are competing favourably with students all over the world", Geoffrey Odur - Director Mentor Schools, next to him is Obote Bonny, a student of Mentor SS who just returned from National Young Innovators' competition. #WimejaLive #VOLUpdates

Talk Show: We shall host the Minister of Gender, Labor and social Development Hon @BettyAmongiMP today Tuesday from 9:00pm to 10:00pm to unpack the "Orib Cing Coalition for Social-Economic Development for Lira City slogan. " It's a must listen. Tune in both online and on air.

#LiveNow: Recent research shows that Northern Uganda remains the poorest region, with many still living in remote conditions. I have come to Lango to meet with local leaders — together, we’re committed to finding lasting solutions to end poverty in the region. - Hon. Min. Dr. @KennethOmona, Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Office of the Prime Minister. #Host: @CalvinOtimD 📸@OletMo #VOLUpdates

Supporters of Jane Frances Acilo (@Jacilo2) welcomed her in a beautiful and symbolic way as she arrived at the campaign venue in Aleka Sub-County, Oyam District. In a gesture of gratitude and celebration, she was invited to harvest a ripe maize cob — the fruit of the maize seeds she had distributed to the community not long ago. The campaign has now entered its second day in Oyam North, with growing excitement in the air. Supporters from across the region are turning out in large numbers, eager to hear from the candidates vying for the NRM Parliamentary and District Chairperson flag bearer positions. The momentum continues to build as Oyam North looks ahead to a crucial election season. #VOLUpdates

Contestants for @NRMOnline flag bearer for Oyam District Woman MP gather at Myene Sub-county ahead of their joint campaigns. Vying for the flag are; 1. Ajok Bless 2. Jane Frances Acilo (@Jacilo2) 3. Apili Susan Okech 4. Anyango Stella #VOLUpdates

Dokolo South Member of Parliament, Hon. Felix Okot Ogong, has today picked nomination forms to contest as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Dokolo South parliamentary seat. @OkotOgong picked the forms from the @NRMOnline Electoral Commission offices after fulfilling the nomination requirements, including payment of the UGX 3 million nomination fee. Speaking after the process, Okot Ogong reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Dokolo South through effective representation in Parliament. He also pledged to ensure that government programs are well implemented and reach the people of the district. #VOLUpdates

Let's take a moment and celebrate the heroes who shaped our history. Happy Heroes Day.