By Ouni Jaspher In February 2025, the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin officially launched the site handover for the construction of the Dokolo Heritage Center, in memory of the two great leaders, Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda and Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro, who were captured by British in Kangai…
The Amolatar District LC5 Chairperson, Geoffrey Ocen, has proposed the demotion of non-performing head teachers as part of efforts to improve academic performance in government-aided schools across the district. Speaking during a meeting of head teachers held recently at the Education Hall, Ocen said there are head teachers in the district that have gone for…
Leaders and community members in Dokolo town council have on Thursday come together to discuss the development of Kaguta Street. This is in response to the 2012 court ruling in favor of the community surrounding the street, which has resulted in Dokolo town council being ordered to pay a fine and to seek the…
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,…
As schools gear up for the first term reopening, Amolatar District has taken a strategic step towards improving the quality of education in government-aided schools. The district has announced the transfer of 17 head teachers, six deputy head teachers, and 97 teachers in a bid to strengthen school leadership and enhance pupil learning. According to…
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.…
By Ouni Jaspher The Bata sub county pipe water project site has been officially handed over to the contractor, bringing one step closer to the completion of this much-needed project. Alex Ojok, the Bata sub county LC3 chairperson, expresses his gratitude to the Dokolo district administration for their balanced distribution of water projects in Bata…
By Kizito Obonyo The incumbent Dokolo district boss, Apili James Otto, has gracefully accepted his defeat and promised to support the newly elected chairperson, Peter Ogwang. The election results of January 22nd, 2026, in Dokolo district, saw Peter Ogwang of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) emerge as the winner, with a resounding 29,113 votes. Coming…
By Ogwang Andrew Kizito, Communications Officer, Amolatar. The newly posted Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Amolatar District, Ms Rodha Oroma, has been tasked to complete the construction of the multi-billion shilling district administration block. The outgoing CAO, Mr Paul Samuel Mbiwa, who has been transferred to Rubirizi District, made the call recently during the handover…
The Dokolo district Health Educator Patrick Diox Ouni has called for proper usage of mosquito nets and has cautioned against their misuse for fishing and poultry protection. On December 22, 2025, Dokolo District received 2,521 bales of mosquito nets from the Ministry of Health. These nets were then distributed to the community through local leaders….
