Tragedy Strikes Dokolo District: Fatal Accident on Bata-Dokolo Road Claims Lives of Footballers

‎DOKOLO: Dokolo District was struck with tragedy on the evening of 7th December 2025, as the Territorial Police reported a single fatal accident on the Bata-Dokolo road. ‎‎ The incident, which occurred at around 20:30 hours, involved an Isuzu truck carrying footballers from Adwoki and Agwata, who were returning from a competition in Alebtong District.‎‎…

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Uganda Gov’t Secures 200 PhD Scholarships for Students in South Africa

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…

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NCHE’s 7th Higher Education Conference Kicks Off in Gulu, Focuses on Innovation for Economic Growth.

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has today officially opened the 7th Annual Higher Education Conference in Gulu under the theme “Harnessing Innovations in Higher Education for Accelerated Economic Transformation.” ‎The 7th Annual Higher Education Conference provides a platform for policymakers, academia, and industry to collaborate on practical solutions that translate research and innovation…

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MP Okot Ogong’s 30 Years in Office Stir Mixed Reactions as Uganda’s Election Looms

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…

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“Empowering Women: Insights from “Gwok Adako dang mako” on Technical Education in Dokolo”

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…

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“Dokolo District Demands Government Action: Key Points to be Discussed at President Museveni’s Meeting with Lango Leaders”‎‎

BY OUNI JASPHER 28th January DOKOLO: As President Museveni is set to meet with Lango leaders in Kwania on Wednesday, Dokolo district leaders have submitted eight key points to the President with hopes of addressing their pressing issues.‎‎ According to James Otoo Apili the Dokolo district chairperson, “As the President embarks on his 3-day Presidential…

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‎Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery Celebrates Excellence in 2025 UHPAB Results.

By Harron Okwir Dokolo, Uganda – Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery has celebrated its outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) results. ‎The institution has consistently shown remarkable improvements in its performance, and the recent results are a testament to its commitment to academic excellence. ‎In a ceremony held on…

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