The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has admitted that some of its staff engage in corruption, fraud, and extortion of clients. The acknowledgment came during the Regional Integrity Forum, held under the theme: “Building a culture of integrity for sustainable revenue mobilization.” In his opening remarks, John Musinguzi Rujoki, URA Commissioner General, whose speech was read…
District Education Officer of Amolatar, Josephine Acen, popularly known as “Gwok Adako dang mako”, has taken the opportunity to share with women of Dokolo sub county her valuable sought on technical education. In a recent statement, she revealed that this sector is currently limping, leading to redundancy among school dropouts. The statement was made during…
By Okwir Haron OYAM: The dropout rate among girl-child school learners in Oyam District has raised concerns for local officials. According to Vice Chairman Christ Ongom, early pregnancy and neglectful parents are the main reasons for girls dropping out of school. To address this issue, a dialogue was held with community leaders, parents, and government…
The joint campaigns kicked off at the Busanza Secondary School playground in Mpaka Town Council, Busanza sub-county, despite a 45-minute disruption caused by the rain, which temporarily halted activities. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially launched its joint campaign for the Kisoro by-election, targeting the vacant woman MP seat. Despite disruptions caused by…
Allegations of voter misinformation have been reported in the community, prompting the Commission to take action. The Electoral Commission has taken steps to address concerns and allegations, including: a statements to clarify the polling process, Providing accurate information to voters, Ensuring the integrity of the electoral processes among many more. Speaking to media on Tuesday,…
Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975. Mozambicans are heading to the polls to vote in elections that could, for the first time, usher in a president born after the country’s independence from Portuguese colonisers in 1975. Some 17 million of the country’s…
The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Projects (UCSATP) will be undertaking the rehabilitation of a 21.96km farm access road out of about 4,135 KM road Network in Dokolo district. This initiative aims to improve the accessibility of the community to their farms and neighborhood. The Chairman of the Production, Marketing, Natural Resources and LED, Hon…
BY DENIS OMIJI Kangai sub county, located in the Dokolo South constituency, recently received a small size public Address system from their Member of Parliament, Felix Okot. The donation, a small size public address system, was handed over to three churches in the sub county: Okwor C.OU, St Marys Chapel Angetta, and St. Daniel Comboni…
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…
Pride Bank Uganda, in collaboration with Jubilee Health and Padre Pio Insurance Brokers, has recently introduced Pride Care, a revolutionary insurance solution as part of their ‘Malayo ne Pride’ campaign. This campaign name, ‘Malayo ne Pride,’ reflects the core benefit: Distance yourself from worry and financial distress with Pride’ perfectly captures the main advantage of…
