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Omony Denis

Nwoya, Uganda
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About Omony
Omony Denis is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience reporting on a wide range of topics from the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda, including parts of the West Nile region. His career has seen him work with prominent media outlets such as the Daily Monitor publication, Radio King FM, Paidha FM, and for eleven years with 102 Mega FM-Gulu. In addition to his role at Mega FM, Denis also contributes as a freelance journalist to the online publication Kazi-Njema News.

Denis's reporting has been pivotal in shedding light on current affairs and investigative stories within Uganda, particularly focusing on the Nwoya District. He has a keen interest in stories that delve into wildlife, regional sports, religion, culture, and community dynamics, as well as business, education, and health issues. His work often explores the complex interplay between human conflict and societal challenges, such as domestic violence, religious differences, and land disputes.

Throughout his career, Denis has tackled sensitive and critical issues with a deep sense of commitment and journalistic integrity. He has reported on harrowing incidents, including a tragic murder case rooted in a domestic and religious dispute, and the plight of seminarians abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), highlighting the enduring hope for their return. His coverage extends to environmental concerns, exemplified by his stories on the human-wildlife conflict in Nwoya District, where he has documented the struggles of local communities with wildlife encroachment from Murchison Falls National Park. Additionally, Denis has brought to light health and safety incidents, such as suspected poisonings linked to land disputes, demonstrating his dedication to reporting on diverse and pressing regional issues.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Fact Checking
Skills
Investigative Reporting Fact Checking
Portfolio

Hope Persists for Return of Seminarians Abducted by LRA 18 Years Ago

11 May 2023  |  Monitor
The Gulu Catholic Archdiocese maintains hope that 11 seminarians kidnapped by the LRA in 2003 are still alive. The abduction occurred 18 years ago at Sacred Heart Seminary Lacor, with 41 seminarians taken. Thomas Omony, a former abductee, shared his ordeal and subsequent release, attributed to Archbishop Odama's efforts. Rev Fr Stephen Raphael Kilama, another abductee, escaped after two years and has since been ordained, recently publishing a book about his experience. To date, 30 seminarians have escaped, and the church believes the remaining 11 are in LRA hideouts in the CAR, DR Congo, or South Sudan. Msgr Mathew Odong, the seminary rector, remains hopeful for their return, preserving their belongings until their fate is confirmed. The church continues to hold memorial prayers and advocates for forgiveness and peace.

The suspects are Antoniata Nyakuru, 43, a midwife at the Adumi Health Centre 4, a resident of Barize Cell, Ayivu Division, and Judith Atako, 30, a resident of Ambala Cell, Ayivu Division, both in Arua City, who recovered with the labelled government drugs.

It’s a feature focusing on how torture and sexual assault survivors in the Acholi sub-region of northern Uganda are rebuilding their lives after their traumatic experiences. In Uganda, a total of 960 cases of torture were reported in 2020 alone.

Anaka General Hospital, built in the 1960s under Prime Minister Milton Obote, provides emergency care for the surrounding districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro, and Oyam as well as parts of  West Nile region.

Man kills wife over religious differences, attempts botched suicide

03 Dec 2022  |  Kazi Njema News
In Nwoya District, Uganda, a man named Sam Bongomin killed his wife, Sunday Amony, after a domestic dispute over religious differences and suspicions of infidelity. The couple had gone to buy clothes for their children before Christmas, but later that evening, Bongomin drank heavily and attempted to poison himself, accusing his wife of having an affair with a member of her Pentecostal church. A physical altercation ensued, during which Bongomin struck Amony with a metallic object, resulting in her death. Bongomin then attempted suicide and is currently receiving treatment at Anaka General Hospital. He left a note regarding the care of his children and property. The police have charged Bongomin with murder and attempted suicide. Murder cases in Uganda have increased by 40.5% from 2020 to 2021.

Sigh of relief as UWA electric-fences off animals from Nwoya gardens

20 Jul 2021  |  Kazi Njema News
The article discusses the longstanding conflict between wildlife from Murchison Falls National Park and the residents of Nwoya District in Uganda. Wild animals, including elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes, have been destroying crops and causing fatalities among the local population. The government of Uganda has implemented various measures to mitigate this issue, such as trench digging and training community scouts, but these were not effective until the construction of an electric fence was adopted. The first phase of the electric fence project, funded with Shs50b, began in January 2020 and has shown positive results in preventing wildlife from encroaching on farmland. Local farmers have expressed relief and optimism as their crops are now protected, and they can focus on farming without the threat of animal destruction. The Uganda Wildlife Authority plans to continue this fencing project in phases due to its effectiveness.

Nine family members hospitalised over suspected poisoning

25 Mar 2021  |  Monitor
Nine family members are in critical condition at Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya District after consuming what is suspected to be poisoned pot water. The affected individuals range in age from one to thirty-five years old. They experienced severe stomach pains after drinking the water and were initially treated at a private facility before being transferred to Anaka Hospital. The suspected poisoning is thought to be connected to an ongoing land dispute with a neighbor. The hospital is unable to confirm the poisoning due to the lack of a toxicology machine. The local authorities noted that this is the first alleged poisoning case in the area in five years.
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