BY OUNI JASPHER DOKOLO: The Dokolo Chief Magistrate’s Court held an open day with the aim of addressing the various negative perceptions that the community holds towards judiciary officials. The event, which took place on Monday November 24th with the theme “Enhancing Judicial Accountability & Access to Justice”, saw a large turnout of attendees who…
As the general elections in Uganda draw near and the parliamentary campaign is set to begin on 10th November, it is crucial to gather thorough information about the candidates before making your choice. In Dokolo North constituency, there are six (6) candidates vying for the position, namely: Acen Josephine Atia Okullo (Independent), Ogwal Moses Goli…
By Ouni Jaspher A middle-aged man, Ebong Lawrence, from Basere “A” cell in Northern Ward Dokolo town council, is in desperate need of financial aid due to a mysterious health complication. His neck has been bulging since his teenage causing him immense pain and discomfort. Mr. Lawrence Ebong revealed that he has sought medical help…
The Dokolo District Local Government has recently made headlines with their impressive efforts to crackdown on the misuse of Parish Department Model (PDM) funds. As reported by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Babra Akech in a briefing to journalists, the office has successfully recovered over ten million shillings from non-beneficiaries. Following a long holiday, RDC…
According to authorities, the suspects include men and women from various professions, many of them working as casual laborers. Police in Mukono District have apprehended 12 individuals believed to be members of the notorious Japodola crew. The group has been linked to a series of house break-ins and robberies in Kyungu cell, Nsuube Kauga ward,…
Ambrose Ogwang, popularly known as Awitong, has emerged as a powerful figure in the Dokolo district of Uganda. As an aspirant for the NRM district chairperson position, he has captured the attention of many with his unique approach and vision for a better tomorrow. Ogwang recently made headlines with his bold statement on the current…
BY OUNI JASPHER AMOLATAR: Chairperson LC5 candidate for Amolatar District, Charles Osendro, (Independent ) has written a letter to the Honourable State Minister for Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, requesting for the unconditional release of fishermen who were arrested for illegal fishing activities on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District. The letter dated…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the growing prevalence of hearing loss in Africa. In a post on WHO Africa region X account WHO notes that in the to recent data, 136 million people in the African region are currently living with some degree of hearing impairment, and this number could…
The Presidential candidate for the National Resistance Movement party, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has given a directive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority to allow pastoralists in Nakapiripirit district and Karamoja at large to graze on a portion of the Pian-Upe conservation area. This decision came after a request from Daniel Ochap Matovu, the NRM chairperson…
February 10th, 2025 Dokolo – Security in Dokolo has taken a strong step towards improving the education system with the recent arrest of 10 school-going children and some parents for absenteeism and low turnout of learners at schools. On Monday, the RDC and her team launched a successful operation by arresting 10 school-going children who…
