By Opio Ongora LIRA CITY – Farmers’ group leaders in Dokolo District have hailed Caritas Lira for empowering them to dialogue with government officials, saying the engagement has deepened their understanding of the National Development Plan and how to align their farming with national priorities. The program, organized by Caritas Lira, was held at Margarita…
DOKOLO – As the extended period for normal registration of Primary Leaving Examination candidates draws closer to an end, concerns mount in Dokolo District over the whereabouts of 563 Primary Seven pupils who sat entrance exams in 2025 but are now missing from the 2026 PLE registration list. Nationally, the Uganda National Examinations Board provisional…
By Denis Omiji DOKOLO – Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Duties, Jonah Jackson Bakalikwira, has mobilized leaders in Dokolo District to promote the interest of the state irrespective of political affiliations. Bakalikwira made the call on Thursday at Dokolo District Council Hall during the Civic Education Awareness Training on Civic Duties, Responsibilities, National Interest, Vision,…
By Haron Okwir Dokolo District has registered a significant milestone in road infrastructure development following the official handover of 19.2 kilometers constructed in the third quarter by the District Local Government. The commissioning ceremony held today was officiated by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Masaba Ismael, who commended the Engineering department for delivering the…
By Ouni Jaspher DOKOLO – Dokolo District leaders are undergoing a 2-day civic education awareness training on civic duties, responsibilities, national interest, vision, values, and common goods, delivered by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The training started today, Thursday 18th June 2026 at 9:00am at the District Council Hall in Dokolo and will…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomed the peace agreement signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as an important step towards ending hostilities, reducing tensions, and advancing lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Welcoming the development, the AUC…
By Ogwang Andrew Kizito, Communication Officer ADLG .The Chairperson of Amolatar District, Morish Ogwal Omara, has launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting more than 60,000 cattle and 120,000 goats and sheep.The exercise follows the delivery of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccines for cattle and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccines for goats and sheep by…
By Haron Okwir DOKOLO – The Supreme Kadhi of the Greater Lango Muslim District, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda, has called for kindness in handling patients and the community, saying it is reportedly said that many health workers harass them. He made the remarks during the recent dedication ceremony at Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery…
By Opio Ongora DOKOLO – As the financial year comes to a close, Dokolo District LC5 Chairperson Peter Ogwang, also known as Ogwang Petero, has ordered the full deployment of all remaining district funds across sectors before the end of the current financial year. Ogwang issued a directive that no money will be returned to…
KAMPALA – Parliament has last week approved President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s proposed list of persons for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and Ministers of State under the powers granted to him by Articles 108 (1) and (2), 108A (1), 111 (1), 113 (1), and 114 (1) of the 1995 Constitution of the…
