District Education Officer of Amolatar, Josephine Acen, popularly known as “Gwok Adako dang mako”, has taken the opportunity to share with women of Dokolo sub county her valuable sought on technical education. In a recent statement, she revealed that this sector is currently limping, leading to redundancy among school dropouts. The statement was made during…
By Mugarura Steven Rukwengye On October 5, 2024, a momentous reunion was held at the Grand Global Hotel in Kampala, where the 2007 cadet intake of police officers gathered to celebrate 17 years of service. More than 150 officers attended the event, reflecting on their achievements, their journey, and the collective service they have rendered…
Otuke, Uganda – The Member of Parliament for Otuke East, Julius Acon Bua, has called upon the government to prioritize animal keeping as a way to support farmers affected by climate change. According to Acon, animal keeping is a more resilient and reliable source of income for farmers, compared to crop farming, which is…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security skills…
DOKOLO: A combined total of 24,566 animals have received immunization against foot and mouth disease in Dokolo district during quarter 4 of the financial year 2024/2025. As reported during a council meeting by Alex Owera Omola, the Chairperson of Production, Marketing, Natural Resources and LED and District Councilor of Agwata town council, the Ministry of…
KABERAMAIDO: President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has announced plans to improve the road infrastructure in Kaberamaido district. This includes tarmacking the 73 km stretch from Katine to Ochero and the road connecting Ochero to Amolatar and Dokolo, with the goal of enhancing connectivity within the district and its surrounding areas….
During a panel discussion held on Tuesday in Pakwach District, URA officials, alongside other key stakeholders, called for urgent action to strengthen anti-smuggling measures and protect legitimate businesses. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has condemned smuggling as a serious economic crime, labelling it “economic terrorism” that threatens Uganda’s market stability. During a panel discussion held…
The office aims to bring services closer to the people, focusing on local governments and public procurement processes. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has opened its new regional office in Mbarara, constructed at a cost of Shs3.5 billion in just one year. The office aims to bring services closer to…
James Ssewakiryanga, better known as Ssewa Ssewa, created the Janzi to be part of the long-standing tradition of instruments played during both joyful and sorrowful occasions. Uganda is home to a variety of traditional musical instruments, such as the drums, amadinda, adungu, entongooli, and others found across different regions of the country. Yet, with the…
The Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, on Monday, April 7, concluded a three-day working visit to Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI). The visit was aimed at assessing the welfare,…
