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…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander in chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has called on leaders to focus on identifying and solving people’s practical needs, saying this has been the guiding philosophy of the NationalResistance Movement (NRM) since the 1960s. The President made the remarks while presiding over the…
Led by Buhaguzi East Member of Parliament Stephen Asera, they are urging the government to expedite the process of issuing the 22,000 land titles promised to local people at a subsidised cost. Residents and leaders in the sub-counties of Buhimba and Bugambe have expressed concern over unknown individuals flying drones and using GPS devices on…
By Ouni Jaspher Dokolo district has recently welcomed a new group of leaders, who have promised to work together regardless of their political affiliations. In a recent event that saw the installation of Okarowok me Agum clan leader (Awitong) Moses Ogwang in Obene village, Adok parish, Adok sub county, the newly elected Dokolo district chairperson,…
BY OUN JASPHER KAMPALA: As stakeholders gathered in fulfillment of a statutory mandate under the Electricity Act, CAP 157, Eng. Grania Rosette Rubomboras, the Chairperson of the Electricity Regulator Authority paid tribute to her predecessor, Dr. Sarah Wasagali Kanaabi. During the public hearing for the 2026 annual tariff review She stated: “Since my appointment as…
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.…
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…
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…
By Jaspher Ouni As the vibrant heartland of Dokolo prepares for Uganda’s pivotal 2026-31 general elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is laying the groundwork for an electoral strategy to ensure triumph. This past weekend, the verdant hills of Dokolo resonated with determined political discourse as key party operatives convened with local members at the…
People with disabilities (PWDs) and activists are urging the government to integrate disability-friendly communication, including Braille and sign language, into the training curriculum for health workers. Catherine Kobusinge, Executive Director of Hoima Child Rights Network Lab, told URN that people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing and visual impairments, face significant challenges in accessing health…
