Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Chris Woo Geneva Global Uganda has donated 41 bicycles worth 28.7 million UGX to speed school learners in Oyam District. Geneva Global Uganda, an international non-governmental organization, operates in 10 districts in Uganda, including Oyam, Namutumba, Kalaki, Amuria, Agago, Alebtong, and Kitgum, among others, supporting the education of children. In Oyam District, they are supporting 900 learners who had dropped out of school in the greater Ngai and Otwal sub-counties. Benson Walter Dilla, the LC5 Chairperson of Oyam, expressed deep appreciation for Geneva Global Uganda’s life-changing initiative. He called upon parents, facilitators, and learners to ensure that these bicycles…

By Richard Onapatum Kumi, Uganda – October 3, 2024. A massive polio vaccination campaign is set to begin today in Kumi District, covering six sub-regions: Teso, Karamoja, Sebei, Bugisu, Bukedi, and Busoga. This urgent response follows the detection of a deadly polio virus in Mbale City. The Ministry of Health has delivered vaccines to various health facilities, ensuring the campaign’s success. Parents and guardians from the specified sub-regions are urged to present their children under 5 years for vaccination, regardless of prior vaccination. The campaign, running from October 3-6, 2024, aims to protect vulnerable children from the crippling effects of…

By Patriot Corps Members of the clergy have called on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to extend an olive branch to President William Ruto in an effort to ease mounting political tensions. The Kisii County Clergy Forum, representing religious leaders from Kisii, has urged Gachagua to seek reconciliation with his boss to calm the heightened political environment. Speaking in separate forums in Kisii and Nairobi, the clergy cautioned that the ongoing impeachment proceedings could further polarize the nation. They stressed the importance of unity among leaders, warning that continued discord could destabilize the country. “The Deputy President must remember he is…

October 2, 2024 In a shakeup at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, has appointed his political assistant, Robert Kyamanywa, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. The announcement was made official through a letter dated September 26, 2024, in which Kasaija invoked powers granted to him under Section 4 of the Investment Code Act, 2019. Kyamanywa, who hails from Kibaale district, replaces Morrison Rwakakamba, whose board was recently dissolved by the minister. “As Chairman of the UIA Board, Kyamanywa will be directly accountable to the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development,”…

By Patriot Corps Today, the 2nd of October 2024,  Commissioner Osborn Geoffrey Ocheng, known for his no-nonsense approach, officially took charge of the Office of the President in Amuru amid thunderous jubilation and ululation. The highly anticipated handover ceremony saw the local populace eagerly welcome Ocheng, having already heard of his reputation for action and swift decision-making. His predecessor, Commissioner George Abdul, is now tasked with representing the President in Otuke District. In his first address to the press, Ocheng made it clear that his focus is on service to both the President and the people, stating firmly, “No more…

By Patriot Corps Hailing from Rukungiri Municipality and the proud daughter of Emmanuel Twinomwanya and Busingye Oliver, Kirabo Gift is stepping into the political arena as a candidate for the Woman MP seat in 2026. With a vision focused on real change and progress, Kirabo is determined to break away from the stagnant leadership that has left the people of Rukungiri with unmet promises and untapped potential. For years, Rukungiri’s youth and women have been waiting for tangible results in areas like education, job creation, and healthcare. Despite years of leadership, the incumbent has failed to deliver solutions, leaving the…

By Patriot Corps Security authorities in Soroti District have escalated their crackdown on the notorious group known as Owok Wok, a band of unruly youths who have been wreaking havoc across the district. Following a series of complaints from concerned community members, the security forces, led by District Police Commander have taken swift action to restore peace and order. In a meticulously planned, intelligence-led operation last night, nine Owok Wok members were apprehended in the early hours, caught in the act of smoking marijuana and other illegal substances in Odudui and Katine. Alongside these arrests, the authorities also impounded a…

By Patriot Corps Vice President Maj. Rtd. Jessica Alupo has called on the youth to take an active role in promoting peace, tolerance, and coexistence. She emphasized that young people should not merely be passive beneficiaries but active champions in the peace process. Alupo commended the leadership of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, stating that Uganda is now enjoying the benefits of stability, unity, security, and economic progress due to the hard-fought journey towards peace. Her message was delivered by the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Betty Amongi, during the inaugural “Pathways to Peace” event at the…

By Chris Woo Aleka Sub-County in Oyam District has been identified as having the highest malaria burden, with 77% of cases, followed by Oyam Town Council and Abok Sub-County. This was revealed by Ismile Kabugu, a Social Behavioural Officer from the Ministry of Health, during a two-day National Malaria Elimination sensitization meeting in the district. Kabugu also highlighted the high malaria infection rates in other Lango sub-region districts, including Kole, Lira City, and Dokolo. The meeting marked the start of a malaria immunization campaign targeting children aged six to 18 months, aiming to reduce the annual death toll of 98,000…

By Eumu Emmanuel Police in Apac District are holding a 43 year – old man over allegations of defiling a 7 year- old step daughter. The suspect identified as Patrick Omara,a businesses man at Ayera Trading center in Awila parish,Akokoro sub county,was arrested on Friday evening after he was caught sexually abusing the minor in his shop. The victim is a pupil at Awila primary school.Eyewitnesses said Omara committed the offense at the time when the mother of the victim,who is a fishmonger,had left home for the landing site to buy fish. Maxwell Akora ,a causal laborer at sadeem Alkuwait,told…