A significant change came when the parade, unlike in previous years, was concluded before the commencement of other formalities. BUSIA | The Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, General Yoweri Museveni has hailed the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for implementing new changes in the command of the national parade. CDF Muhoozi…
17 February, 2025 – Dokolo: The Dokolo district education system has recently come under scrutiny as reports of alleged duty abandonment by inspectors of schools surfaced. The issue was brought to light during a stakeholders meeting at Amatiburu primary school, where concerns were raised over the lack of signatures from inspectors on school documents.…
BY OUNI JASPHER DOKOLO: David Eryatu, the Education Officer in Dokolo District, has issued a directive to all school Head teachers to refrain from registering a total of 794 pupils who received a Division U grade in the Primary Seven Entrance examination results released by the Dokolo District Examination Board (DDEB) on December 4th. This…
Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa Set for This Weekend in Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa – November 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) is scheduled to take place this weekend, on November 23rd and 24th, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the empowering theme “Celebrating Ugandan…
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…
NGO Bureau has been restructured and merged with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, leading to the loss of 30 jobs. This decision, finalised on September 27, 2024, reflects the government’s commitment to streamline operations and enhance oversight within the non-governmental organisation sector. Previously operating as a semi-autonomous entity, the NGO Bureau employed 42 staff members….
Scientists simulated a nuclear explosion using x-ray pulses to push an asteroid-like rock away in space-like conditions. It’s been almost 25 years since Bruce Willis, playing the fictional character Harry Stamper in the blockbuster movie, Armageddon, saved Earth from an asteroid careering towards the planet. In true Hollywood fashion, he did this by detonating a…
By Haron Okwir Dokolo District is grappling with a significant HIV challenge, with a prevalence rate of 4.6%, prompting leaders to call for intensified preventive measures. District Health Educator Mr. Patrick Diox Ouni recently revealed in an interview with our reporter at his office, highlighting the district’s HIV challenges and calling for community action.…
The mob beat Balyesima to death and set his body on fire, believing that he was part of a group responsible for the recent spate of motorcycle thefts in the area. Police in Kabwoya Subc-county, Kikuube District, are investigating the brutal killing of 60-year-old who was lynched by a mob after being accused of stealing…
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…
