By Moses Obwona The race for the position of Speaker in Dokolo District has officially begun, with five ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) councilors expressing their interest in the role. This has sparked a battle for the coveted position, as these councilors vie for the support of their fellow party members. The five NRM…
This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” It’s a timely reminder that all people have the right to adequate foods. But how do we get from a right to a reality? And why is it so important to think about not just…
DOKOLO SOUTH: As the Dokolo South parliamentary race intensifies with three (3) candidates in the race namely; UPC’s Vincent Opito, NRM’s Felix Okot and DP’s Julius Engwau, the residents of Adwongowor parish in Adeknino Sub county Dokolo South county in Dokolo district have been captivated by a surprising confession. Mzee Charles Ebunyu, a resident of…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has given Metrine Nanzala, the Namisindwa County NRM parliamentary candidate, a seven-day ultimatum to prove her Ugandan citizenship. In a September 29, 2025, letter, signed by NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo and addressed to Nanzala and copied to the Namisindwa NRM office, the Authority expressed concern that she…
By Ouni Jaspher January 29th, 2025 – Kwania – In the heart of Uganda, amidst verdant landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, the Lango sub-region is on the cusp of a transformative era. This evolution is steered by the resolute leadership of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose strategic vision under the National Resistance Movement…
The Israeli military (IDF) says it is conducting a “thorough review” after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently hurt during IDF combat against Hezbollah” in southern Lebanon. BBC | The UK government says it is “appalled” by reports that Israel has fired on UN bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two peacekeepers were…
The deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged all the necessary support to Unisteel Investment Uganda Limited, a brand-new iron and steel manufacturing plant in Mbale Industrial Park. Speaking during the launch of the first phase of steel rolling production at the shs367.7billion($100million ) Chinese-built plant factory, Tayebwa said he is ready to rally…
By Ouni Jaspher 03/February 2025 – Dokolo Woman MP Sarah Aguti donated mattresses to the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) stars in the district. A total of 116 pupils who obtained Division I in the exam were selected to receive these valuable gifts, along with a box and a mathematical set. Florence Ebano, who topped…
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Khan Younis and three in the Jabalia refugee camp as a siege that forced the United Nations to shut down schools and hospitals in northern Gaza enters a sixth day. UK relief group urges world to ‘act before Gaza is erased entirely’ Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) said it…
The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Projects (UCSATP) will be undertaking the rehabilitation of a 21.96km farm access road out of about 4,135 KM road Network in Dokolo district. This initiative aims to improve the accessibility of the community to their farms and neighborhood. The Chairman of the Production, Marketing, Natural Resources and LED, Hon…
