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…
Implementation of a Presidential executive order number 3 of 2025 on cattle movement has sparked discussion among cattle traders in Dokolo district. The move has left many traders feeling frustrated and confused as they navigate the new policies. The Dokolo District Animal Traders Association, a group that was established in 2016 and currently has 50…
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party leadership in Dokolo South have declared their support for Vincent Opito, the UPC party candidate, in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This move comes as a surprise to many, given that Opito had previously contested the Dokolo South parliamentary seat twice under the FDC party before making a switch…
Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary was recently celebrated in South Africa at the Pretoria Country Club. The event was attended by dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Uganda, and hundreds of Ugandan diaspora community members. The event, organized by the Uganda Embassy in South Africa, was a celebration of the strong and…
By Ouni Jaspher 03/February 2025 – Dokolo Woman MP Sarah Aguti donated mattresses to the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) stars in the district. A total of 116 pupils who obtained Division I in the exam were selected to receive these valuable gifts, along with a box and a mathematical set. Florence Ebano, who topped…
The United Nations is an organization that works towards promoting peace, development, and cooperation among nations. In Uganda, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator, Her Excellency Susan Ngongi Namondo, has been a key figure in strengthening the relationship between the country and the UN. Today, she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence…
By Macklean Kukundakwe Counterfeits in the construction industry pose a significant threat to consumers, local manufacturers, and the economy at large. These substandard products compromise the safety and integrity of structures, lead to financial losses, and undermine the credibility of genuine manufacturers. st our consumers have accorded us. To combat counterfeits, Uganda Baati has implemented…
Minister Musasizi’s remarks were directed at Rubanda District Woman MP Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, during the 54-year celebrations of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District. The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has urged leaders and citizens to focus on performance and tangible results delivered by political leaders rather than years spent in office. Minister Musasizi’s…
The Israeli military (IDF) says it is conducting a “thorough review” after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently hurt during IDF combat against Hezbollah” in southern Lebanon. BBC | The UK government says it is “appalled” by reports that Israel has fired on UN bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two peacekeepers were…
By Ouni Jaspher 16th January, 2025 – Dokolo. As the dawn of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections draws near, conversations concerning the performance of long-term political figures have taken center stage, none more so than Felix Okot Ogong, a stalwart of the Ugandan Parliament. Having represented the Dokolo South constituency for a full 30 years, Okot’s…
