BY Ouni Jaspher Lira City: The Lango Paramount Chief, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has called on young girls to embrace abstinence as a way of reducing child marriage and teenage pregnancies in the region. Speaking at a three-day conference organized by the Agong Foundation, Okune announced an incentive aimed at encouraging discipline among…
Leaders and community members in Dokolo town council have on Thursday come together to discuss the development of Kaguta Street. This is in response to the 2012 court ruling in favor of the community surrounding the street, which has resulted in Dokolo town council being ordered to pay a fine and to seek the…
The Government of Uganda has secured new scholarships for 200 students who wish to pursue PhD studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, located in Durban-Westville, South Africa Paul Amoru Omiat, Uganda’s Ambassador to South Africa, said that these new scholarships are specifically intended for Ugandan nationals who want to further their education at the doctoral…
Thursday’s meeting at State House, Entebbe, will also be attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, General Jeje Odongo, among others. NATIONAL | President Museveni is scheduled to meet US Ambassador William Popp to iron out diplomatic unease spat onto the table by a top official…
BY Stephine Opio DOKOLO: Caritas Lira, a non-governmental organization, has successfully empowered 2,700 households in five sub-counties of Dokolo district, thanks to their tremendous efforts. These sub-counties include Okwalongwen, Amwoma, Bata, Agwata Town council, and Adok respectively. The primary objective of the project was to eradicate poverty and elevate the locals to the…
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 EDU Construction Limited, a renowned dealer in architectural plans, general construction, and supplies, has warmly welcome and commend the Parliament of Uganda and His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for their leadership and commitment in strengthening the country’s construction regulatory framework. Recently President Museveni has assented to three Bills including the Building…
The political landscape in Dokolo district is heating up as the race for the 2026 General Elections and Referenda approaches. And one name that is making waves is that of Ambrose Ogwang, popularly known as Awitong. Ogwang, also serving as the Regional Coordinator Worker’s League under NRM party for Lango, is vying for the…
By Ogwang Andrew Kizito, Communications Officer, Amolatar. The newly posted Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Amolatar District, Ms Rodha Oroma, has been tasked to complete the construction of the multi-billion shilling district administration block. The outgoing CAO, Mr Paul Samuel Mbiwa, who has been transferred to Rubirizi District, made the call recently during the handover…
Parliament has summoned lawmakers for a special sitting next Tuesday, 16 December 2025, to consider a borrowing request by the Ministry of Finance to borrow over 2.17 trillion shillings (USD 610 million). In a letter, the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige Kasija, notified Members of Parliament that plenary will resume at 2:00 PM to receive…
