The Dokolo North Flood Recovery Marathon 2025 is an event that brings together individuals from all walks of life, to come together and run for a cause. This year’s theme, “Running for Resilience: Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Floods”, highlights the resilience of the community in the face of adversity. On Saturday, 13th December 2025,…
As the general elections in Uganda draw near and the parliamentary campaign is set to begin on 10th November, it is crucial to gather thorough information about the candidates before making your choice. In Dokolo North constituency, there are six (6) candidates vying for the position, namely: Acen Josephine Atia Okullo (Independent), Ogwal Moses Goli…
KALAKI: A suspected high rate of alcohol consumption has resulted in the tragic death of a 40-year-old man at a bar in Otuboi Sub County, located in Kalaki District. Identified as Yuben Oyok, a resident of Omodera village in Opiltok parish, he had visited his local bar, Yoo-Leng Bar, where he indulged in excessive drinking….
UK 03 November, 2025: The passing of George Okello 67, the son of Former Dokolo county chief (Rwot) Joseph Okello, has brought sorrow to the Lango community and those leaving in united kingdom. According to his friends in United Kingdom, Okello was an inspired man—a political refugee from Uganda, a passionate human rights lawyer, and…
LIRA CITY: The Lango cultural institution (LCI) has officially announced that they will be celebrating the one year anniversary of Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune as the Lango paramount chief in Otuke district. However, due to the current road conditions, it may be difficult for some celebrants to attend the event. The anniversary will…
The Presidential candidate for the National Resistance Movement party, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has given a directive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority to allow pastoralists in Nakapiripirit district and Karamoja at large to graze on a portion of the Pian-Upe conservation area. This decision came after a request from Daniel Ochap Matovu, the NRM chairperson…
People with disabilities (PWDs) and activists are urging the government to integrate disability-friendly communication, including Braille and sign language, into the training curriculum for health workers. Catherine Kobusinge, Executive Director of Hoima Child Rights Network Lab, told URN that people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing and visual impairments, face significant challenges in accessing health…
The Bata sub county and the entire community of Dokolo District are mourning the passing of a great leader, Quirino Awany. At the age of 89 years, he leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community. Awany was the first LC3 chairperson for Bata sub county after the government changed…
BY DENIS OMIJI The Health Committee meeting at Dokolo Health Center IV yesterday was an eye-opener for the community as allegations of extortion were brought to light. Health workers, specifically those working at the maternity ward and theater, were accused of collecting money from patients for conducting operations. This caused an uproar among…
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any community or business enterprise. With the right mindset, leaders can harness the potential of their communities and create positive change. That is why Enterprise Uganda recently organized a training program for Parish Development Modal (PDM) SACCO leaders and beneficiaries in Dokolo district aiming to equip…
