By Haron Okwir In a move to combat corruption and to ensure proper service delivery, Dokolo Resident District Commissioner Babra Akech, has ordered the reshuffling of leaders of Parish Development Model (PDM) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Tetugo Ward, Agwata Town council following allegations of corruption, nepotism, and ghost registration. Akech announced this…
By Ouni Jaspher DOKOLO – Over 10,000 people on Saturday thronged Alwar Village, Ajiba Parish, Adeknino Sub County in Dokolo District for a thanksgiving prayer organized by Vincent Opito, the Dokolo South MP of the 12th Parliament. The event was filled with songs by different political musicians, including Wegel Odur, Gycyclence Igwe, Rap Jaguar, praising…
By Okwir Haron At least a total of 163 Farmers’ Groups in Dokolo District have been registered to receive marketing grants under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSTAP), a six-year government initiative supported by the World Bank. This was confirmed during a local government committee meeting held yesterday at the district council hall,…
DOKOLO – The Dokolo District Police Commander SP Patience Baganzi has cautioned leaders against fueling conflicts within communities, saying peace and unity are critical for development. SP Patience Baganzi issued the warning recently during a local government leaders’ workshop at the district main hall. She accused some leaders of sponsoring individuals to cause conflicts within…
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded four senior Kalungu District officials to Luzira Prison over allegations of causing financial loss of more than UGX 500 million to Government of Uganda. The Chief Magistrate Lochomin Peter Fred ordered that the quartet return to Court on 10th July, 2026, for the mention of their case. The officials who…
DOKOLO – 3 May annually acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics among others. This year’s celebration is under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace:Promoting Press Freedom…
DOKOLO – Authorities of Awerowot Primary School in Agwiciri Parish, Agwata Sub County, Dokolo District have decried witchcraft practices they say are scaring both teachers and learners. Speaking on Tuesday during an emergency meeting at the school, Denish Ssebwa, the Head Teacher of Awero-wot Primary, confirmed that teachers and learners, especially in the boarding section,…
DOKOLO – John Peter Sasaga, the Senior Education and Training Officer at the Equal Opportunities Commission, has urged local leaders of Dokolo to treat all people equally and avoid discrimination during their tenure. Sasaga made the call recently during the Civic Education Awareness Training on Civic Duties, Responsibilities, National Interest, Vision, Values, and Common Goods…
LIRA CITY Friday 19th June 2026: Lira Regional Referral Hospital Board, under the Chairmanship of Dr. Fred Nyankori, today Friday 19th June 2026, conducted an inspection of ongoing and recently completed infrastructure projects at the hospital and expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and progress achieved as the projects near completion and handover. The…
By Opio Ongora LIRA CITY – Farmers’ group leaders in Dokolo District have hailed Caritas Lira for empowering them to dialogue with government officials, saying the engagement has deepened their understanding of the National Development Plan and how to align their farming with national priorities. The program, organized by Caritas Lira, was held at Margarita…
