MP Okot Ogong’s 30 Years in Office Stir Mixed Reactions as Uganda’s Election Looms

By Ouni Jaspher 16th January, 2025 – Dokolo. As the dawn of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections draws near, conversations concerning the performance of long-term political figures have taken center stage, none more so than Felix Okot Ogong, a stalwart of the Ugandan Parliament. Having represented the Dokolo South constituency for a full 30 years, Okot’s…

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First Lady Janet Museveni welcomes initiative by a South African firm to produce Eco-Friendly Sanitary Products in Uganda.

March 10, 2026 – Pretoria – Guided by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni’s strong advocacy for upholding the dignity and hygiene of Ugandan girls through global-standard, disposable sanitary products, South Africa’s VEB Group has committed to prioritizing single-use, biodegradable pads made from local banana fibers—adding value to Uganda’s agricultural…

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Uganda govt’s role in poverty eradication, job creation, and economic growth

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…

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