Alhaji Moses Kigongo, the 1st National Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement, called upon the NRM community in Bugweri district and the larger Busoga region to prioritize unity during and after the campaign season. Kigongo made these remarks at the NRM Presidential Campaign rally held at Kyabazinga Grounds in Bugweri district. David Calvin Echodu,…
DOKOLO: Rose Akello Erem, the LCIII Chairperson of Dokolo town council who double as heads of the security in Dokolo town council has issued a stern warning to the money lenders who are taking advantage of the impoverished community by extorting money in the name of providing loans. This was disclosed during a meeting organized…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has admitted that some of its staff engage in corruption, fraud, and extortion of clients. The acknowledgment came during the Regional Integrity Forum, held under the theme: “Building a culture of integrity for sustainable revenue mobilization.” In his opening remarks, John Musinguzi Rujoki, URA Commissioner General, whose speech was read…
The police at Lira-City Central Division have announced their commitments to investigate the truth behind the tragedy,surrounding the death of one Opio Robert, aged 45 years, a manager at Rehema Hotel located at Tedam Cell, Barogole Ward, Lira-City West Division. He was found lifeless in one of the rooms at the hotel. According to the…
The recent incident at Dokolo Oil Company Limited has left the entire community in shock. On Monday morning, impostor officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) reportedly entered the company premises and robbed over 6 million shillings in broad daylight. The audacity of these criminals is alarming, especially considering the fact that they…
It’s a sad reality that even in the peaceful town of Dokolo, business owners are not safe from theft and crime. This was proven when Oscar Okello, a well-known businessman, fell victim to a heinous act over the weekend. Thieves broke into his Agent Banking business (Oscom Uganda) and made away with over 100…
The Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has urged officers and department heads to uphold discipline, respect, and vigilance as they lead troops under the United Nations mandate. Addressing a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu, Lt Col Barigye underscored the foundational…
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on 11 May, Lt Col Barigye…
The Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, on Monday, April 7, concluded a three-day working visit to Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI). The visit was aimed at assessing the welfare,…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security skills…
