BY OUR REPORTER DOKOLO: The recent presidential campaign in Dokolo, a district in the Lango sub region of Uganda, saw poor attendance for National Unity Platform candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Despite his team’s efforts, the rally at Dokolo Angwecibange primary school play ground lacked the energy and excitement usually…
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, the role of elders in our communities is often overlooked. However, Tom Okello Ekol, the Otikokin Clan Chief of Dokolo County, has reminded youth of the valuable role that our elders play in our society. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony for 94-year-old Mzee Moses Okabo and his 93-year-old wife…
Two Ugandan engineers who were kidnapped by South Sudanese soldiers a few months ago have been released following discussions involving the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The engineers, identified as Mr. Joachim Musinguzi and Mr. Julius Kitende, were freed after a meeting between Gen Muhoozi, and Gen Santino Deng Wol, his South Sudanese…
Over half of the world’s countries now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, according to a recent post by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on X (formerly Twitter). The IMF highlights that this demographic shift affects two-thirds of the global population, signalling widespread economic and social challenges. The decline…
After a political attack in Adok sub county on last Saturday, Josephine Acen Okullo, also known as Gwok Adako contesting for Dokolo North MP, received a warm welcome and sympathy from her supporters on Sunday in Bata sub county, Agwata, and Adok sub counties. As she continues her campaign to be the Member of Parliament…
Annet Anita Among, the NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson Female also speaker of Parliament, has urged the people of Nakapiripirit district to ignore the divisive politics of opposition politicians and instead focus on the tangible progress that has been made under the NRM government. During her campaign for NRM Presidential Candidate General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni…
BY Ouni Jaspher Lira City: The Lango Paramount Chief, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has called on young girls to embrace abstinence as a way of reducing child marriage and teenage pregnancies in the region. Speaking at a three-day conference organized by the Agong Foundation, Okune announced an incentive aimed at encouraging discipline among…
Otuke East Member of Parliament Julius Achon Bua has once again proved himself as a top athlete, finishing in the second position in the American 21 Kilometer marathon. The event, which took place in the city of Portland, Oregon State, saw Achon competing against 100 other participants, making it a truly remarkable achievement. Despite the…
The Dokolo district Health Educator Patrick Diox Ouni has called for proper usage of mosquito nets and has cautioned against their misuse for fishing and poultry protection. On December 22, 2025, Dokolo District received 2,521 bales of mosquito nets from the Ministry of Health. These nets were then distributed to the community through local leaders….
The Amolatar District LC5 Chairperson, Geoffrey Ocen, has proposed the demotion of non-performing head teachers as part of efforts to improve academic performance in government-aided schools across the district. Speaking during a meeting of head teachers held recently at the Education Hall, Ocen said there are head teachers in the district that have gone for…
