Implementation of a Presidential executive order number 3 of 2025 on cattle movement has sparked discussion among cattle traders in Dokolo district. The move has left many traders feeling frustrated and confused as they navigate the new policies. The Dokolo District Animal Traders Association, a group that was established in 2016 and currently has 50…
By Ouni Jaspher GULU CITY: The Anti-Bush Burning Campaign has been launched by Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) in response to the devastating impact of recent bush burning activities on their electricity distribution infrastructure. This illegal and dangerous practice, predominantly seen in the North-East, Northern, and West Nile regions, has resulted in prolonged power…
Otuke, Uganda – The Member of Parliament for Otuke East, Julius Acon Bua, has called upon the government to prioritize animal keeping as a way to support farmers affected by climate change. According to Acon, animal keeping is a more resilient and reliable source of income for farmers, compared to crop farming, which is…
BY Ouni Jaspher $ Stephine Opio DOKOLO: ISBAT University and the Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA) have started a ten-day training on Digital Literacy for SMEs, sponsored by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) under the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). This training aims to equip business owners with the necessary knowledge…
Mbabane, 19th November 2025: The High Commission in Pretoria, under the leadership of H.E Paul Amoru, in collaboration with Centenary Group and UGASAF, under the leadership of their respective Group Chairpersons (Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu of centenary Group), and Hon. Nakiwala Florence (Chairperson of UGASAF), are holding meetings with officials from various government MDAs of…
DOKOLO: Rose Akello Erem, the LCIII Chairperson of Dokolo town council who double as heads of the security in Dokolo town council has issued a stern warning to the money lenders who are taking advantage of the impoverished community by extorting money in the name of providing loans. This was disclosed during a meeting organized…
DOKOLO: A combined total of 24,566 animals have received immunization against foot and mouth disease in Dokolo district during quarter 4 of the financial year 2024/2025. As reported during a council meeting by Alex Owera Omola, the Chairperson of Production, Marketing, Natural Resources and LED and District Councilor of Agwata town council, the Ministry of…
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 Stephine Opio DOKOLO: Caritas Lira, a non-governmental organization, has successfully empowered 2,700 households in five sub-counties of Dokolo district, thanks to their tremendous efforts. These sub-counties include Okwalongwen, Amwoma, Bata, Agwata Town council, and Adok respectively. The primary objective of the project was to eradicate poverty and elevate the locals to the…
BY Ouni Jaspher & Denis Omiji BUKEDEA: The NRM Presidential Candidate, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will be wrapping up his campaign in Teso Sub-region today with a final rally in Bukedea District. He will then kick off his Presidential campaign in Bugisu Sub-region with his first rally in Sironko District. Before the final rally…
