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…
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….
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….
By Ouni Jaspher Rising water levels of Lake Kwania swallowed up the only land access route to Bata Island in Adeknino sub-county.Children as young as 4 years old are commuting to and from school in unsafe canoes.Primary 4 pupil, Opio Tobias recounted how the canoe bringing his fellow pupils was full so he and 3…
DOKOLO – Dokolo Progressive Secondary School hosted Dokolo Central Police Station in a friendly football match aimed at fostering better relations and continuing student mentorship under the Platform for Community Empowerment. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was part of a broader community outreach by police and civil society to engage students on…
DOKOLO – Six farmer groups practicing aquaculture in Dokolo District have received support to construct fish ponds under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project, in a move aimed at boosting food security and household incomes. Bernard Otim, the District Fisheries Officer for Dokolo, confirmed that the beneficiaries include 2 groups from Kachung in Agwata…
The Dokolo District Community Liaison Officer, Leo Moses Ogwal, has called on community members and school administrators to make better use of Community Liaison Officers under the Uganda Police community policing module. Ogwal made the remarks last week while addressing students of Dokolo Progressive Secondary School during a Youth Mentorship program organized in collaboration with…
DOKOLO – Platform for Community Empowerment (PLACE) has rolls out Youth Mentorship program at Iguli Girls Secondary School, aimed at navigating uncertainty and strengthening the future of Lango schools through a risk-awareness culture. The program, held on Tuesday, warned learners against sexual immorality, drug abuse, and alcoholism. Organizers say the Lango youth mentorship initiative marks…
