Misclassification has allowed companies like Koudijs Uganda, Agrivetis Uganda Ltd, and Impact Sales Uganda Ltd to evade paying taxes, while local producers who use organic materials such as soya, sunflower, and cotton are left grappling with unfair competition. NATIONAL | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is at the centre of a brewing scandal, accused of…
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Khan Younis and three in the Jabalia refugee camp as a siege that forced the United Nations to shut down schools and hospitals in northern Gaza enters a sixth day. UK relief group urges world to ‘act before Gaza is erased entirely’ Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) said it…
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has hinted at the possibility of members of opposition parties serving as ministers in the next government. The Democratic Party (DP) president, also the parliamentary candidate in Gulu City, said the next administration would be a mixed government, using the Kiswahili word muchanganyiko to emphasise inclusivity…
As Uganda marks 62 years of independence, the global celebratory whisky brand has once again gone all out to honor our the nation in grand style. With a rich legacy spanning over 200 years, Johnnie Walker joined Ugandans in commemorating the 62-year momentous milestone, with the iconic Striding Man leading the charge in the celebrations….
Several primary school pupils from government schools in Amolatar District have joined private schools as government teachers continue their strike. Since September 15, 2025, the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) activated a nationwide industrial action over salary disparities between science and arts teachers, leaving many schools deserted. In Amolatar, the impact on local education is…
Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution…
This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” It’s a timely reminder that all people have the right to adequate foods. But how do we get from a right to a reality? And why is it so important to think about not just…
BY DENIS OMIJI DOKOLO: In a recent meeting at Dokolo Technical School Dokolo district, UPC regional Vice Chairman Northern Uganda Christ Ongom set the record straight and refuted allegations that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had any involvement in banning UPC Party President Jimmy James Micheal Akena Obote from contesting as the president of Uganda in…
BY DENIS OMIJI The Health Committee meeting at Dokolo Health Center IV yesterday was an eye-opener for the community as allegations of extortion were brought to light. Health workers, specifically those working at the maternity ward and theater, were accused of collecting money from patients for conducting operations. This caused an uproar among…
The political landscape in Dokolo district has been abuzz with rumors of FDC’s James Otoo Apili leaving the party to join Uganda People’s Congress (UPC). The news has been spreading like wildfire, with many speculating on when and how this would happen. As the date for his supposed switch to the UPC party…
