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…
DOKOLO: Dokolo District was struck with tragedy on the evening of 7th December 2025, as the Territorial Police reported a single fatal accident on the Bata-Dokolo road. The incident, which occurred at around 20:30 hours, involved an Isuzu truck carrying footballers from Adwoki and Agwata, who were returning from a competition in Alebtong District.…
17 February, 2025 – Dokolo: The Dokolo district education system has recently come under scrutiny as reports of alleged duty abandonment by inspectors of schools surfaced. The issue was brought to light during a stakeholders meeting at Amatiburu primary school, where concerns were raised over the lack of signatures from inspectors on official documents. According…
By Ouni Jaspher EDU Construction Limited, a renowned dealer in architectural plans, general construction, and supplies, has warmly welcome and commend the Parliament of Uganda and His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for their leadership and commitment in strengthening the country’s construction regulatory framework. Recently President Museveni has assented to three Bills including the Building…
Gender equality is a recognized fundamental human right, yet significant disparities remain. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reveals that it will take 131 years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity. Currently, women occupy only 26% of leadership positions and earn just 63% of what men make for…
Are you tired of walking miles just to access basic necessities? Are you frustrated with the lack of connectivity between neighboring districts? Well, the angry locals surrounding Alela swamp in Ocero parish, Bata sub county have taken matters into their own hands. Under the umbrella of Otimikomwa, these passionate individuals have embarked on a mission…
February 10th, 2025 Dokolo – Security in Dokolo has taken a strong step towards improving the education system with the recent arrest of 10 school-going children and some parents for absenteeism and low turnout of learners at schools. On Monday, the RDC and her team launched a successful operation by arresting 10 school-going children who…
Kampala, Uganda — Vice President Jessica Alupo has emphasized Uganda’s commitment to international cooperation and regional integration in labour migration, closing the 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Friday.Delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s message, Alupo hailed the four-day talks as a “critical platform” for expanding regular labour migration channels in East…
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…
The Director of the External Security Organization (ESO), Ambassador Joseph Ocwet, has met and briefed the Lango Paramount Chief, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, on the forthcoming visit of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to the Lango sub-region. Ambassador Ocwet, a senior Ugandan career diplomat and intelligence official, is playing a central role in…
