Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. Augustine Otuko (second left) recently attending church service at St. Anthony Catholic Church Alogook. KATAKWI. Hundreds of Christians of St Anthony Catholic Church in Alogook parish of Katakwi Sub-County rejoiced after the church that took years constructing come to completion. This development came to a breakthrough following the donations of building materials worth millions of shillings from Augustine Otuko, who later this site got to know has roots attached to this place. Otuko who led the fundraising aimed at raising funds for the completion of the construction of St Anthony catholic church at Alogook primary school…

Vice President H.E  (Rtd)  Major Jessica Alupo arriving at Johannesburg, South Africa. Vice President H.E (Rtd) Major Jessica Alupo has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa today to represent H.E President Yoweri Museveni at the highly anticipated 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit. The summit is scheduled to take place from 23rd to 24th August 2023 at the prestigious Sandton Convention Center. Accompanied by a distinguished entourage, Vice President Alupo’s team includes Mr. Peter Abaine, the Spouse of the Vice President, Mr. Vicent Musubire, Deputy Principal Private Secretary to H.E the Vice President, and Gen. Charles Otema,…

KAMPALA – Parliament on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, considered and passed The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 2023. The bill, if signed by the President will address the misuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by imposing punitive measures on drug abusers and dealers, according to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa. Tayebwa who presided over the sitting said Parliament sought to fix all gaps on the supply and use of illicit drugs and substances. “We have fixed all the gaps and introduced a robust law that will bolster efforts against the supply and use of illicit drugs…

Ageca says that the  police fire Brigade responded swiftly to manage the scene and put off the flaming bus which has been reduced to a shell. Front view of the bus that aftyer burning to ashes in Ngora district. Passengers of the Teso’a renown transport company known as Kakise transporters were traumatized this morning after their bus caught fire on it’s way to Kampala. The traffic police department of Ngora Central Police Station have confirmed incident to the media. Oscar Gregory Ageca the East Kyoga Regional Police spokes person informed media that the accident occurred on Wednesday 22th August 2023…

KAMPALA. The Steering Committee of the new Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project has held its maiden meeting today with a resolution to fast-track implementation. Chaired by Mr. James Ebitu, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, the committee approved the Project Operation Manual as well as the work plan and budget to augment the project’s execution. Mr. Ebitu underscored the pivotal role of the Steering Committee, comprising representatives from various Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and the Private Sector, saying it plays a critical function in the project’s governance by coordinating policy actions,…

The Soroti City clerk Daniel Christopher Kawesi has refused all the allegations slapped on the city officials noting that some of the mistakes on the purported land were made decades back before he was transferred to Soroti City. One of the plots in contention in Akisim Cell, along the Old Soroti – Mbale road. Soroti City, a place of shared history and aspirations, now grapples with a growing conflict that threatens to shatter its unity. A rift has emerged between the city’s technical officers and the area’s locals, fueled by allegations of alarming illegal land sales. What was once a…

The registered trustees of Soroti Golf Club have applied for plot 10- 12 Kennedy square of the land they have been claiming as theirs for some time now including in Court. According to a letter this website has obtained addressed to Soroti City Clerk on 1st August 2023, the trustees assert that they are the only body affiliated to Uganda Golf Union from Soroti City. In their letter the trustees are applying for plot 10-12 Kennedy square in Soroti which is part of the golf land. (attached is the Application) It should be remembered that for some time now Soroti…

At least 54% of households in Kapelebyong District don’t have latrines, the district report has revealed. District leaders inspecting pit – latrines at Alito primary School Francis Opio, the Assistant Water Officer in charge of hygiene and sanitation in Kapelebyong District, said some people practice open defecation while others share latrines with schools. He said that this state has limited provision of safe and clean water to communities. He noted that some water sources have become contaminated. “Recently we took water samples from 70 boreholes to the laboratory for testing to ascertain its quality and found 17% of them contaminated…

In the remote regions of Kapchorwa and Karamoja in Uganda, a courageous group of young individuals through the help of activist are pioneering a transformative movement to put an end to the age-old practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Armed with determination and innovative approaches, these youth are rewriting the narrative for girls and women in their communities. In the heart of Kapchorwa, Gloria Chelengat a fearless young female activist,also a young leader  spearheads a campaign to bring FGM out of the shadows.  Chelengat is Inspired by the stories of women who suffered in silence, Gloria notes that Networking can…

Kabuleta sayed that all along for three decades, president Museveni has failed to solve the unemployment problem in Uganda, the only achievement he celebrates today is grooming his son into a president and completely make Ugandans helpless servants of their dogmatic family. Curtsey Photo of Joseph Kabuleta. Former presidential candidate, Joseph Kabuleta, has told the Ugandan youth to stand up and fight against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni because he is the one making them poor in their own country. According to Kabuleta, he is not happy with the way president Museveni is playing around the minds of Ugandans especially the…