People with disabilities (PWDs) and activists are urging the government to integrate disability-friendly communication, including Braille and sign language, into the training curriculum for health workers. Catherine Kobusinge, Executive Director of Hoima Child Rights Network Lab, told URN that people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing and visual impairments, face significant challenges in accessing health…
Gender equality is a recognized fundamental human right, yet significant disparities remain. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reveals that it will take 131 years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity. Currently, women occupy only 26% of leadership positions and earn just 63% of what men make for…
BY OUNI JASPHER 28th January DOKOLO: As President Museveni is set to meet with Lango leaders in Kwania on Wednesday, Dokolo district leaders have submitted eight key points to the President with hopes of addressing their pressing issues. According to James Otoo Apili the Dokolo district chairperson, “As the President embarks on his 3-day Presidential…
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…
By Ouni Jaspher February 7th, 2025 Dokolo – The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin has on Friday officially launched the site handover for the construction of the Dokolo Heritage Center, in memory of the two great leaders, Kabaka Mwanga and Omukama Kabalega, who were captured by British in Kangai…
By Ouni Jaspher As Ugandan prepares to gather on February 21st for the family-organized memorial service of the late Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal scheduled to take place in Alito town council in Kole district, many are expressing their concerns about the end of her support and benefits she use to offer to the community. The…
The people of Kalaki county in Kalaki district and Kyoga North county in Amolatar district are rallying behind their district chairpersons Samuel Okello (Kalaki ) and Geoffrey Ocen Kiring (Amolatar) as they throw their hats into the ring for the 2026-2031 parliamentary elections. The remarkable chairpersons have proven their worth through their commendable work in…
The Joint Staff Association on Monday resolved to withdraw their service as they heightened demands for Shs12.6bn salary arrears to be harmonised. Makerere University’s management has issued a detailed response to the Joint Staff Associations’ decision to withdraw their services. The staff’s action was triggered by dissatisfaction with ongoing salary harmonisation efforts, but the university’s…
Alhaji Moses Kigongo, the 1st National Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement, called upon the NRM community in Bugweri district and the larger Busoga region to prioritize unity during and after the campaign season. Kigongo made these remarks at the NRM Presidential Campaign rally held at Kyabazinga Grounds in Bugweri district. David Calvin Echodu,…
LIRA CITY: The National Council of Sports is seeking the Lango leadership’s assistance in negotiating with the Ugandan government to secure funding for an international airport in Anai, Lira City. The proposed airport would greatly benefit the region by facilitating transportation for visitors attending sports events at the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium. During a recent…
