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Latest published reporting connected to Lira in Uganda’s Northern region.

Lira City Enforces Monthly Clean-Up Drive as Leaders Push Tougher Waste Management

Lira City authorities have intensified waste management efforts by enforcing a polluter-pays policy, promoting waste sorting at source and warning that participation in the government's monthly clean-up exercise will be mandatory as officials seek to tackle mounting garbage and improve urban sanitation.

Nile Post · 25 Jul 2026

Still Single? 256Heart.com Wants to End Uganda's Loneliness Epidemic

256 AI Systems has launched 256Heart.com, a privacy-focused matchmaking platform that connects Ugandans at home and abroad through verified, compatibility-based matches. The platform aims to reduce loneliness by offering a safer alternative to informal social media matchmaking groups, with an emphasis on trust, privacy and meaningful relationships.

256 Newsroom · 24 Jul 2026

256 Mall, Ugandan Platform Drives Online Shift for Farm Trade

256 Mall, a digital marketplace developed by 256 AI System, is connecting Ugandan farmers directly to buyers across all 146 districts, cutting out middlemen and expanding market access. The platform allows online sales of produce and livestock, supports MTN MoMo and Airtel Money payments, and aims to boost farmers' incomes while reducing post-harvest losses and driving Uganda's digital economy.

256 Newsroom · 24 Jul 2026

LC1 Nomination Day Marred by Intimidation Claims in Lira

Lira, Uganda | Aspirants for Village Local Council One (LC1) chairperson positions in Lira City have pledged improved service delivery, stronger security and inclusive leadership as nationwide nominations for the…

Dokolo Post · 15 Jul 2026