DOKOLO – The LC1 Chairperson for Acungapenyi Cell, Central Ward in Dokolo Town Council, James Ekuju, has called on residents to embrace government and community development programs in the area as he presented his annual accountability report and launched his campaign for another term. Speaking on Sunday during the village accountability meeting, Ekuju said cooperation…
The mob beat Balyesima to death and set his body on fire, believing that he was part of a group responsible for the recent spate of motorcycle thefts in the area. Police in Kabwoya Subc-county, Kikuube District, are investigating the brutal killing of 60-year-old who was lynched by a mob after being accused of stealing…
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…
By ouni Jaspher & Denis Omiji DOKOLO – The Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change in Uganda has concluded a three-day assessment tour in the Lango sub-region, where members witnessed firsthand the suffering and hard life caused by climate change. According to the Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Hon. Shafiga Wanyenya, who is the Member of…
By Haron Okwir Dokolo District has registered a significant milestone in road infrastructure development following the official handover of 19.2 kilometers constructed in the third quarter by the District Local Government. The commissioning ceremony held today was officiated by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Masaba Ismael, who commended the Engineering department for delivering the…
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…
By Opio Ongora DOKOLO – As the financial year comes to a close, Dokolo District LC5 Chairperson Peter Ogwang, also known as Ogwang Petero, has ordered the full deployment of all remaining district funds across sectors before the end of the current financial year. Ogwang issued a directive that no money will be returned to…
DOKOLO – Dokolo Progressive Secondary School hosted Dokolo Central Police Station in a friendly football match aimed at fostering better relations and continuing student mentorship under the Platform for Community Empowerment. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was part of a broader community outreach by police and civil society to engage students on…
AMOLATAR – Amolatar District Chairperson, Morish Ogwal Omara, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern mortuary at Amolatar Health Centre IV, a move aimed at closing a critical gap in the district’s health services. The facility is being constructed through a public-private partnership between Amolatar District Local Government and Amolatar Woman…
Over half of the world’s countries now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, according to a recent post by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on X (formerly Twitter). The IMF highlights that this demographic shift affects two-thirds of the global population, signalling widespread economic and social challenges. The decline…
