A total of 817,930 Primary Seven candidates are set to sit for the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) beginning November 3, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The figure represents an increase from the 797,444 candidates who sat for the same exams last year. Addressing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Jennifer…
The Dokolo North Flood Recovery Marathon 2025 is an event that brings together individuals from all walks of life, to come together and run for a cause. This year’s theme, “Running for Resilience: Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Floods”, highlights the resilience of the community in the face of adversity. On Saturday, 13th December 2025,…
State Minister for Higher Education Dr John C Muyingo has apologised to the country over the recent disruptions in national examinations, assuring parents and candidates that the errors recorded were minimal and that corrective measures had already been implemented. Speaking at the NRM Secretariat in Kampala during a press conference about the gains achieved in…
By Mike Ssegawa The theme for Uganda’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, “A Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Destiny,” signifies more than just celebrating past achievements. It calls for a renewed focus on empowering the youth and building a sustainable future. As Uganda stands at a critical juncture with 75% of its population under the age…
Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution…
UK 03 November, 2025: The passing of George Okello 67, the son of Former Dokolo county chief (Rwot) Joseph Okello, has brought sorrow to the Lango community and those leaving in united kingdom. According to his friends in United Kingdom, Okello was an inspired man—a political refugee from Uganda, a passionate human rights lawyer, and…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the growing prevalence of hearing loss in Africa. In a post on WHO Africa region X account WHO notes that in the to recent data, 136 million people in the African region are currently living with some degree of hearing impairment, and this number could…
DOKOLO SOUTH: As the 2026-31 general election voting dates approaches in Uganda starting with the parliamentary and presidential elections on January 15, 2026, tensions run high as political parties battle for seats in parliament. However, a surprising turn of events in the Dokolo South constituency where incumbent MP Felix Okot (NRM), Vincent Opito (UPC)…
It is one tick on the box but many remain because for Nakivubo to pass the test of hosting international games, it must be certified as having adequate accessibility and security. The newly reconstructed Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, now rebranded as Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, has reached a major milestone following the certification of its…
KABERAMAIDO: President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has announced plans to improve the road infrastructure in Kaberamaido district. This includes tarmacking the 73 km stretch from Katine to Ochero and the road connecting Ochero to Amolatar and Dokolo, with the goal of enhancing connectivity within the district and its surrounding areas….
