BY OUNI JASPHER AMUDAT: General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Presidential candidate for the National Resistance Movement party, has urged the people of Amudat district in Karamoja sub region to disregard any claims of the land being unsuitable for agriculture. He believes that the area has fertile land with great potential for agricultural activities, citing successful…
The Dokolo District Electoral Commission returning officer Moses Otim has officially announced that a total of 15 individuals have been nominated for the upcoming parliamentary elections of 2026-2031. According to Otim, the nominated candidates for the Dokolo North Constituency include Ogwal Joseph Jones from the NRM party, Alfred Junior Okello from the People’s Front Party,…
Vincent Opito, a candidate for the UPC party in the Dokolo South Constituency, has pledged to address the diverse needs of the community if he is elected for the 2026-31 term. He recognizes that different groups, such as youths, seniors, persons with disabilities, car washers, and mobile business owners, have varying issues that require…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has given Metrine Nanzala, the Namisindwa County NRM parliamentary candidate, a seven-day ultimatum to prove her Ugandan citizenship. In a September 29, 2025, letter, signed by NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo and addressed to Nanzala and copied to the Namisindwa NRM office, the Authority expressed concern that she…
By Stephine Opio Ongora KALAKI: Monica Asako, the Daughter of late Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka who was the former ISO Director has set her sights on the Kalaki woman MP seat, with plans to unseat incumbent Jennifer Nalukwago Ayo. With her strong background in nursing and public health, Asako is determined to bring positive…
By Stephine Opio OngoraDOKOLO: Residents of Ajokdong village, a small but vibrant community located in Adwoki parish, Agwata sub county in Dokolo district was abuzz with excitement as members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party gathered for a Barazza meeting and village election. However, the focus of the day soon shifted to a pressing…
Douglas Otto, a 30 year old economist, has declared interest to challenge the incumbent Dokolo South MP, Felix Okot, who has been in office for six consecutive terms. In a media engagement with Dokolo Journalist Development Association (DJDA) members held at the Dokolo Tourist Hotel on Friday, Otto is determined to bring about change in…
Ambrose Ogwang, popularly known as Awitong, has emerged as a powerful figure in the Dokolo district of Uganda. As an aspirant for the NRM district chairperson position, he has captured the attention of many with his unique approach and vision for a better tomorrow. Ogwang recently made headlines with his bold statement on the current…
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…
The political landscape in Dokolo district has been abuzz with rumors of FDC’s James Otoo Apili leaving the party to join Uganda People’s Congress (UPC). The news has been spreading like wildfire, with many speculating on when and how this would happen. As the date for his supposed switch to the UPC party…
