DOKOLO – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Paul Amoru, has sent a message of condolence to the family of a father and his three sons who drowned in Lake Kwania, saying that although he serves abroad, Dokolo remains in his heart. On Sunday, 16th August 2026, Ogwang Richard, 52, left his home in Idaiol village, Alapata…
By Okwir Haron $ Ouni Jaspher DOKOLO – Dokolo Town Council came to a standstill on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as thousands s of visitors from across the country mobbed Atama Cell, Atur Western Ward to witness the traditional marriage introduction ceremony of Fred Eladu Omiat, NRM Youth League Chairperson for Dokolo District and younger…
Amolatar District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Rodha Oromo, has highlighted negative attitudes among key education stakeholders, teacher and pupil absenteeism, incomplete syllabi and inadequate infrastructure as some of the major challenges affecting learning in the district. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Oromo said negative attitudes towards education among some head teachers, teachers, parents and local…
By Ouni Jaspher DOKOLO – Dokolo South Member of Parliament Vincent Opito has donated a canoe to ease movement in Aoa Village, Apyennyang Parish, Kwera Sub County, where floods have submerged and cut the village into two. Since 2019, Aoa Village has been divided by rising water. Residents are forced to cross using canoes to…
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…
