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…
Are you tired of walking miles just to access basic necessities? Are you frustrated with the lack of connectivity between neighboring districts? Well, the angry locals surrounding Alela swamp in Ocero parish, Bata sub county have taken matters into their own hands. Under the umbrella of Otimikomwa, these passionate individuals have embarked on a mission…
DOKOLO NORTH: The campaign trail in Dokolo North has taken a significant turn with women and youth throwing their weight behind Independent candidate Josephine Acen Okullo. The enthusiastic support for Acen, a mother and former District Education Officer (DEO) Amolatar, is largely attributed to her commitment to empowering women and youth through skills development…
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…
Kalisizo General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for residents of Kyotera, Rakai, Lyantonde, Lwengo, and parts of northern Tanzania, has been without an X-ray machine for over seven years since 2017. The ongoing lack of this essential diagnostic tool has left medics and patients frustrated and concerned about the quality of care being provided. For…
BY OUNI JASPHER DOKOLO: Dokolo district, one of the districts in Uganda, has been a hotbed for political contests since its inception in 2006. With a population of over 100,000 people, the district has witnessed intense political battles, but one interesting fact stands out – the NRM party has never had a representative elected…
The Dokolo District Anglican youth leaders are on a mission to bring about positive change in their community through a non-denominational youth conference. This event, scheduled from December 12-14, 2024 at Dokolo Technical School, is set to empower over 2,000 young individuals aged 13-40 from 30+ churches and denominations. The theme of the conference, “Break…
The Dokolo North county parliamentary seat has a history of intense competition, with notable politicians like Paul Amoru, who was appointed as Uganda’s high commissioner to Pretoria (South Africa) after 2021 election and Okello – Okello John Baptist, the current Dokolo district service commission chairperson among others. As the election approaches, the question of “who”…
The theme for Uganda’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, “A Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Destiny,” signifies more than just celebrating past achievements. By Mike Segawa It calls for a renewed focus on empowering the youth and building a sustainable future. As Uganda stands at a critical juncture with 75% of its population under the age…
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,…
