DOKOLO – Authorities of Awerowot Primary School in Agwiciri Parish, Agwata Sub County, Dokolo District have decried witchcraft practices they say are scaring both teachers and learners. Speaking on Tuesday during an emergency meeting at the school, Denish Ssebwa, the Head Teacher of Awero-wot Primary, confirmed that teachers and learners, especially in the boarding section,…
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…
Professor Augustus Nuwagaba urged the nation to reflect on the gap between political and economic independence. He emphasized that independence goes beyond local political leadership. As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 62nd independence anniversary, the journey to true economic self-reliance remains a significant challenge, despite decades of political freedom shared by Uganda and many other…
By Ouni Jaspher KAMPALA – The Uganda People’s Congress, UPC, Parliamentary Committee has rejected a decision by the Patriotic League of Uganda, PLU, to oust party president Jimmy James Michael Akena Obote and install Dennis Adim Enap in his place. The rift came to the public on Wednesday when PLU leadership, at a hastily-convened news…
When people think about banks, they often envision large institutions managing significant sums of money, making investments, and safeguarding savings. However, at the core of their operations, banks primarily focus on one specific type of risk: credit risk. What is Credit Risk? Credit risk refers to the possibility that a borrower will fail to repay…
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…
DOKOLO – The Chairperson of Greater Lango Muslim Administration, Sheik Rajab Okwee, has issued a stern warning to Imams, against absenteeism from Juma services. Sheik Okwee made the warning on Tuesday at Akuli Village, Kwera Sub County, during thanksgiving ceremonies organized by Rajab Epila, a retired Natural Resource Officer of Dokolo District, to mark the…
Kalisizo General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for residents of Kyotera, Rakai, Lyantonde, Lwengo, and parts of northern Tanzania, has been without an X-ray machine for over seven years since 2017. The ongoing lack of this essential diagnostic tool has left medics and patients frustrated and concerned about the quality of care being provided. For…
A thrilling showdown at the Moroto Uhuru Cup Finals on Uganda Independence Day October 9, 2024, ended in heartbreak for Venoms Sports Club, as they loss 0-3 in a penalty shootout to Nakapelimen FC. The highly anticipated match, played at the Moroto Prisons Football Ground, drew hundreds of passionate fans, eager to see their teams…
James Ssewakiryanga, better known as Ssewa Ssewa, created the Janzi to be part of the long-standing tradition of instruments played during both joyful and sorrowful occasions. Uganda is home to a variety of traditional musical instruments, such as the drums, amadinda, adungu, entongooli, and others found across different regions of the country. Yet, with the…
