By Okwir Haron DOKOLO – The Office of the President, through Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], has delivered 40,000kg of hybrid maize seed to Dokolo District ahead of the 2026B planting season. The distribution is part of the Production for Markets Initiative being implemented under the OWC–Equator Seeds Limited [ESL] Management Contract, aimed at increasing household…
By Okwir Haron DOKOLO – Students have been urged to strike a balance between talent and academics to secure a brighter future while still nurturing their abilities. The call was made over the weekend during a friendly football match organized by Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Dokolo Progressive Secondary School Playground. The…
Aug 06 2026The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has conducted command handover ceremonies for 1 Usalama and 403 Brigades. At 1 Usalama Brigade, command was handed over from Colonel Adnan Kaale Seiko, the outgoing Caretaker Commander, to Colonel Charles Mukasa Kayemba, the incoming Brigade Commander. The ceremony was presided over by the…
By Ouni Jaspher DOKOLO – Senior Medical Clinical Officer Ambrose Ogwang, also known as “Awitong”, has urged the community to be vigilant, saying every person has the potential of developing three major diseases: Mental Illness, Leprosy and Tuberculosis. Ogwang made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing students during a mentorship program held at Kangai Secondary…
KABERAMAIDO – Leaders from the Kumam community have warned residents against seeking satanic intervention to harm fellow tribesmate, urging unity, cultural values and peace as key to development. The call was made on Monday during the burial of Christopher Omula, 85, in Olumai A Village, Alwa Sub County, Kaberamaido District. Owucu William, who represented the…
PRETORIA, South Africa – The Director of One Challenge (OC ) Africa, Reverend Christopher Harrison, has called on government and the Church to work as “indispensable partners” if Africa is to achieve lasting transformation in both body and spirit. Speaking on Sunday evening during dinner prayers hosted by Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, H.E….
DOKOLO – The LC1 Chairperson for Acungapenyi Cell, Central Ward in Dokolo Town Council, James Ekuju, has called on residents to embrace government and community development programs in the area as he presented his annual accountability report and launched his campaign for another term. Speaking on Sunday during the village accountability meeting, Ekuju said cooperation…
AMOLATAR – Locals in Amolatar and neighbouring districts have praised Resident District Commissioner of Amolatar, RDC Francis Odoki Okello, for rejecting a Shs. 4.5 million bribe and ordering the arrest of the NRM District Chairperson over alleged mismanagement of funds meant for village barazas. Security operatives in Amolatar District arrested the ruling National Resistance Movement,…
By Haron Okwir Leaders in Dokolo District have urged students to remain disciplined and committed to both sports and academics as they welcomed six athletes who proudly represented the district and the entire Lango Sub-region at the 2026 National Secondary Schools Athletics Championships. The national championships, held from 8th to 17th July 2026 at Sacred…
KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the late Rt. General Moses Ali, describing him as a lover of freedom, a peacemaker, and a development-oriented leader who served Uganda with dedication until his death. The President made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing Members of Parliament and mourners at Parliament, where the late Rt. Gen….
