The Dokolo District Anglican youth leaders are on a mission to bring about positive change in their community through a non-denominational youth conference. This event, scheduled from December 12-14, 2024 at Dokolo Technical School, is set to empower over 2,000 young individuals aged 13-40 from 30+ churches and denominations. The theme of the conference, “Break…
By Michael Woira As Uganda marks another Independence Day, it’s important to reflect on the strides the government has made in addressing poverty, creating jobs, boosting exports, and striving toward middle-income status. Despite the global challenges, Uganda’s efforts to build a self-sustaining economy have shown resilience, particularly in the last few years, through targeted interventions…
The office aims to bring services closer to the people, focusing on local governments and public procurement processes. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has opened its new regional office in Mbarara, constructed at a cost of Shs3.5 billion in just one year. The office aims to bring services closer to…
Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa Set for This Weekend in Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa – November 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) is scheduled to take place this weekend, on November 23rd and 24th, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the empowering theme “Celebrating Ugandan…
District Education Officer of Amolatar, Josephine Acen, popularly known as “Gwok Adako dang mako”, has taken the opportunity to share with women of Dokolo sub county her valuable sought on technical education. In a recent statement, she revealed that this sector is currently limping, leading to redundancy among school dropouts. The statement was made during…
Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. BBC | The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. “Any…
By Jaspher Ouni As the vibrant heartland of Dokolo prepares for Uganda’s pivotal 2026-31 general elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is laying the groundwork for an electoral strategy to ensure triumph. This past weekend, the verdant hills of Dokolo resonated with determined political discourse as key party operatives convened with local members at the…
The 800m specialist won his junior world title in 2016 and then took bronze at the senior World Championships in London the following year. BBC | Former world under-20 athletics champion Kipyegon Bett has died aged 26 in Bomet, Kenya, following a short illness. The 800m specialist won his junior world title in 2016 and…
Gulu University have been declared the champions of this year’s National Inter-University Poetry, Debating Championship. Represented by David Omara and Elisha Kakanyero, Gulu University earned the title of best debaters, followed by Kyambogo University, whose representatives; Deborah Kahinju and Mary Sharon Karungi, emerged one of the standout debaters. The championship finale, themed “Climate Change and…
Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics. Lawmakers in Kenya have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office. The impeachment motion on Tuesday accused the 59-year-old deputy to President William Ruto of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and practising ethnically divisive politics, among a host of other…
