Dokolo District Health Educator Concerned as HIV Prevalence Rate Hits 4.6%

‎‎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.‎‎…

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Bata Sub County’s Pipe Water Project Construction site Handed Over to Contractor

‎‎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…

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ARDC Dokolo Otim Ocheng Emphasizes the Need for Peace on Eve of Election Day

By Haron Okwir DOKOLO, UGANDA – With only eight days remaining until the highly anticipated Ugandan general elections, Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Dokolo District, Mr. Isaac Ocheng Otim, has made a passionate appeal to residents and Uganda at large to prioritize peace, love, and harmony. In an exclusive interview with our reporter at…

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NRM Party Mobilisers Raise Concerns over Fund Disbursement

KITAGWENDA: National Resistance Movement-NRM village mobilisers in Kitagwenda District have expressed dissatisfaction over what they describe as irregularities in the disbursement of grassroots mobilization funds meant to support party activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. Several village and parish-level leaders say the funds released by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat were not fully…

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Okwongodul Sub County Voters Switch Allegiance, Endorse Vincent Opito for Dokolo South MP‎‎

In a shocking display of solidarity and determination, Over 200 voters from Okwongodul sub county has on Wednesday made a surprise visit to Adeknino Sub county, with a clear mission to inform the residents that they must make the same decision on January 15th, 2026, by voting for Dokolo South MP, Vincent Opito, a resident…

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‎Otuke East MP Julius Acon Bua Urges Government to Promote Animal Keeping to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

‎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…

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Women and Youth Unite for Josephine Acen Okullo in Dokolo North Parliamentary Race‎‎

DOKOLO NORTH: The campaign trail in Dokolo North has taken a significant turn with women and youth throwing their weight behind Independent candidate Josephine Acen Okullo. ‎‎ The enthusiastic support for Acen, a mother and former District Education Officer (DEO) Amolatar, is largely attributed to her commitment to empowering women and youth through skills development…

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Dokolo District Boosts Access to Clean Water, Drills Six New Boreholes ‎‎

BY Denis Omiji‎‎ DOKOLO: Dokolo District has made significant strides in improving access to clean and safe water for its communities. ‎‎According to the assistant Engineering Officer, Tonny Ojuka, in the Financial Year 2025/2026, the Dokolo District Local Government commissioned six new boreholes, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the district.‎‎ He said this…

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Lango Paramount Chief Promotes Abstinence to Curb Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy

BY Ouni Jaspher Lira City: The Lango Paramount Chief, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has called on young girls to embrace abstinence as a way of reducing child marriage and teenage pregnancies in the region. Speaking at a three-day conference organized by the Agong Foundation, Okune announced an incentive aimed at encouraging discipline among…

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