Allegations of voter misinformation have been reported in the community, prompting the Commission to take action. The Electoral Commission has taken steps to address concerns and allegations, including: a statements to clarify the polling process, Providing accurate information to voters, Ensuring the integrity of the electoral processes among many more. Speaking to media on Tuesday,…
Fan Interrupts Tense match to propose to girlfriend on the middle of the field. Uganda Cranes edged neighbours South Sudan 1-0 in a Nations Cup qualified Friday evening and a fan edged the Cupid by a similar score line as well. Call it a win-win It wasn’t just the action on the pitch that grabbed…
BY OUNI JASPHER 28th January DOKOLO: As President Museveni is set to meet with Lango leaders in Kwania on Wednesday, Dokolo district leaders have submitted eight key points to the President with hopes of addressing their pressing issues. According to James Otoo Apili the Dokolo district chairperson, “As the President embarks on his 3-day Presidential…
BUTALEJA: 17/05/2025, As the community of Dokolo and the larger Lango community came together to mourn the loss of their beloved late Mwima Harriet Rebecca, there was an overwhelming sense of sadness and grief. Mwima, who had left a lasting impression on her family, friends, and colleagues, was being laid to rest on Saturday in…
By Okwir Haron OYAM: The dropout rate among girl-child school learners in Oyam District has raised concerns for local officials. According to Vice Chairman Christ Ongom, early pregnancy and neglectful parents are the main reasons for girls dropping out of school. To address this issue, a dialogue was held with community leaders, parents, and government…
In a heated debate on NBS Morning Breeze on Monday morning over the long-awaited electoral reforms, Nyendo Mukungwe MP Mpuuga accused Minister Mao of misleading the public with hollow promises. Former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has said Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao is carrying around empty voting ink cans and selling…
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…
While the government is set to celebrate this milestone, critics argue that Uganda remains stagnant, with little to show for its long journey of self-rule. As Uganda prepares to mark 62 years of independence from British colonial rule, opposition voices are raising concerns about the country’s progress since 1962. While the government is set to…
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…
By Ouni Jaspher February 7th, 2025 Dokolo – The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin has on Friday officially launched the site handover for the construction of the Dokolo Heritage Center, in memory of the two great leaders, Kabaka Mwanga and Omukama Kabalega, who were captured by British in Kangai…
