Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Eumu Emmanuel Kaberamaido District – Kaberamaido Primary School has registered 125 Candidates for primary Leaving Examination. According to the headteacher Kaberamaido primary school Mr Simon Korum Eyoku said that out of the registered 125 candidates the are expecting 20 in Division O1 and others now will fall in division two and the will have 03 in division 03 following their performance of last year. He said that last year the got only 11 in Grade one and 110 in Division O2 and O8 in Division O 3 out of the registered candidate 129 on one failed and their last…

By Patriot Corps KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni is set to resume his countrywide zonal tours next week, aimed at monitoring wealth creation initiatives and accelerating socio-economic transformation across Uganda. The Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, who will chair the tours, announced that the president will begin with the Bukeddi, Karamoja, Sebei, Bugisu, Teso, Busoga, and Lango sub-regions, as part of an effort to cover the remaining 15 sub-regions. The tours, which commenced last year under the theme *“Wealth Creation and Prosperity for All,”* focus on the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and the Four-Acre Model, key government programs…

By Patriot Corps President Yoweri Museveni bade farewell to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic, concluding a three-day state visit to Uganda. The farewell ceremony took place at Entebbe International Airport, where President Touadéra was seen off at 12:50 pm by Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, representing President Museveni. Among those present were Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ochaya, Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Charles Okidi, Defence Minister Oboth Oboth, and Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons Robert Munanura. During the visit, President Touadéra joined President Museveni in Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Busia District, located…

By Patriot Corps Soroti District’s security authorities have apprehended Ocen Michael, the notorious Parish Development Model (PDM) Sacco leader of Aparisa Parish in Tubur Sub County, following numerous complaints from the local community. Ocen stands accused of extorting beneficiaries and manipulating the PDM Sacco system for personal gain. The arrest occurred after a community baraza, where locals, including PDM beneficiaries, raised several allegations against Ocen. He reportedly charged between 20,000 and 45,000 Ugandan shillings from individuals hoping to benefit from the PDM initiative, which aims to uplift low-income households. The community further accused Ocen of unilaterally drafting beneficiary lists, excluding…

By Eumu Emmanuel Kaberamaido District – Police in Kaberamaido Central police station are looking for a teacher at kamuk parents primary school,who defiled a pupil of 15 yrs old. According to the District police Commander SP David Otabong confirmed the detentions of the mother and the bother of the victim for procuring defilement.Akeso Betty aged 49,Abedi village, Kaberamaido,sub county,Kaberamaido District and Osuje Abel the prime suspect aged 36,Abedi village, Kaberamaido sub county, Kaberamaido District where arrested on Tuesday 8,2024. He said that in the statement written by the headteacher of kamuk parents primary school and he is the one who…

Richard Elimu, Gweri County’s NRM yellow boy, spearheaded a transformative seminar focusing on patriotism, career guidance, and mentorship for secondary school students across Gweri County, Soroti District. In collaboration with Growing Ugandans and Raising Uganda Sustainably (GURUs), the event gathered over 1,500 students from Awoja High School, Ave Maria SS, Awaliwal Seed School, and Gweri SS (host school). The initiative aimed to instill a deep sense of patriotism while equipping students with essential skills and knowledge to navigate their academic and professional journeys. Patriotism was a central theme, with speakers emphasizing the importance of love for country and responsibility towards…

By Patriot Corps. Richard Elimu, Gweri County’s NRM yellow boy, spearheaded a transformative seminar focusing on patriotism, career guidance, and mentorship for secondary school students across Gweri County, Soroti District. In collaboration with Growing Ugandans and Raising Uganda Sustainably (GURUs), the event gathered over 1,500 students from Awoja High School, Ave Maria SS, Awaliwal Seed School, and Gweri SS (host school). The initiative aimed to instill a deep sense of patriotism while equipping students with essential skills and knowledge to navigate their academic and professional journeys. Patriotism was a central theme, with speakers emphasizing the importance of love for country…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. Maracha District. Two Sub-counties in Maracha Constituency, Maracha District who raised their challenge to Maracha Constituency MP Aspirant on NRM Party ticket Mr Uhuru Nelson, have been blessed to receive some funds to repair their Boreholes in order to ease access to safe water for both the locals and the institutions in the surrounding areas. According to the local leaders, the Boreholes, one located at Gbulukua primary school in Oluvu Sub-county and another located in Obiba Sub-county, broke down months ago and repairing them had become a big challenge due to financial constraints the institutions are…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. Maracha District. The residents in Maracha Constituency, Maracha District have expressed their disappointment with Maracha District leadership for failing to maintain Dregua road which links Agaii Town council, Agaii trading center near All Saints Seed Secondary School to Obiba Sub-county upto DRC Congo border. According to the residents, the wide and long Dregua road measuring 18 Kilometers has been abandoned from been used by both the residents and also visitors who pass via the road, which the residents said, they advise travelers who are visitors, not to use this road because they may get stuck on…

By Richard Onapatum Kotido – A devastating shooting incident has claimed the life of Lochu Steven, an Airtel staff member and resident of Nakwomutu Village, Lopotha Parish, Napupum Sub County. The incident occurred at Nakoreto Trading Centre, Maaru Sub County, Kotido District, at 10:00 am today. Steven and two colleagues were registering Airtel SIM cards when four armed warriors appeared, targeting Steven specifically. “They didn’t utter a word; they just shot him in the upper left ear, at the rear of the head,” a witness recounted. The attackers disappeared immediately after the shooting, as villagers fled for their lives. Residents…