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By Patriot Corps BEIRUT, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Palestinian militant group Hamas announced that an Israeli strike killed its leader in Lebanon on Monday, while another Palestinian militant group reported that three of its leaders were killed in a strike on Beirut, marking the first attack within the city’s limits. Hamas stated that its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, was killed along with his wife, son, and daughter in a strike that targeted their house in a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern city of Tyre during the early hours of Monday. As Israel escalates hostilities against Iran’s…

By Peterson Otwakai. NGORA: 29.09.2024 ____________________ Ngora County’s fight for economic freedom took a giant leap forward this weekend as the area MP, Hon. Juliet Achayo Lodou, injected UGX 30 million into 60 SACCO groups across Kobwin Sub-County. This initiative, part of a broader economic empowerment program, continues to elevate the lives of the residents by guiding them out of the poverty trap and toward sustainable financial independence. The handover of the funds was more than just a financial transaction. Achayo, drawing on her extensive experience as a businesswoman and entrepreneur, delivered a powerful, step-by-step message on the process of…

By Patriot Corps DAKABELA- Mr Peter Edeku Edopu NRM aspirant and front runner for Dakabela Constituency 2026 was overwhelming welcomed, endorsed and adopted as their own by the women, leaders and community of Agigirioi Parish Arapai sub county. This was during a launch of Agigirioi Women Group at Okunguro village. The women and community asked Mr. Peter Edeku to remember them when they take him to parliament. Ms Joyce Amongin, the chairperson of the group asked Peter Edeku to go and work for the people if Dakabela and not for his stomach like the current crop of leaders whom they…

By Richard Onapatum September 28, 2024 Kotido, Uganda – The Karamoja community has bid a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Brigade Logistics Officer Major Patrick Opio, praising his exceptional service and dedication to maintaining logistical excellence in the region. “Lt. Aisu David, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and DISO Kotido, hailed Major Opio’s leadership and commitment to community engagement. “Today, we gather to bid farewell to a remarkable individual who has served with exceptional dedication and excellence,” Lt. Aisu said. “As we celebrate Major Opio’s achievements, we welcome Major John Owor and urge him to build on the foundation laid.” During…

By Chris Woo Nearly 50% of farmers at the Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District have abandoned their plots, citing numerous challenges. This was revealed during a recent stakeholders’ meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, held at the scheme. Agnes Linda Auma, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, highlighted several issues affecting the project, including a lack of knowledge among farmers and local leaders about the scheme and the destruction of rice crops by rats. She urged farmers who had abandoned over 900 plots to return as new interventions are being planned. Benson Dilla, the LC5 Chairperson…

By Eumu Emmanuel Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has given the Minister of State for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, a one-month ultimatum to present the regulations required to operationalize the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act. This move aims to resolve the confusion and anxiety affecting Uganda’s fishing communities. Tayebwa’s directive followed an apology from Minister Adoa, who admitted to delays in submitting the regulations, which should have been presented 18 months ago, after the Act was signed into law in February 2023. However, Members of Parliament (MPs) rejected her apology, deeming it insufficient and failing to address the critical challenges faced by the…

Story by Osuta Yusuf Arua- The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Coordinator for the West Nile region launched the recruitment of the Voter Protection Team on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in preparation for the 2026 general elections in Uganda. The ONC, a body within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, is tasked with mobilizing people to embrace government programs, encouraging them to join the NRM, and monitoring the implementation of government initiatives across Uganda. In light of the release of the 2026 general election roadmap by Uganda’s Electoral Commission, the NRM has assigned the ONC to safeguard the votes…

By Richard Onapatum Kotido, Uganda – September 26, 2024 – The National Day of the Deaf celebrations in Kotido brought together stakeholders, government officials, and the deaf community to emphasize the importance of sign language rights and inclusive education. The event, themed “Stand Up for Sign Language Rights,” was attended by State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Wamala Florence Nambooze, Hon. Alex Ndezi, MP for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Aleper Mageratte, Woman MP Kotido, and other dignitaries. Board Member Uganda National Association for the Deaf(UNAD) Fred Yakwaya delivered a keynote address, highlighting the challenges faced by the deaf community in Kotido…

By Richard Onapatum Kotido, Uganda – For eight years, residents of Lologoka Parish in Kotido District have suffered in silence due to a lingering boundary dispute with neighboring Abim District. The conflict has crippled essential services, leaving the community struggling to access basic necessities. The subcounty’s leadership has been handicapped by the lack of recognized LC1 stamps, currently bearing Abim District’s name despite the parish falling within Kotido District. This discrepancy has resulted in numerous challenges. “We face difficulties transporting animals to market, resolving agreement disputes, and reporting crimes to police,” said Loading Joseph, the newly elected LC1 chairperson. “Government…

By patriot Corps Uganda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Onapito Ekomoloit, praising him as a man of immense passion, humility, and dedication. In a heartfelt message shared on his X account, formerly Twitter, and during a phone call with this site’s administration, Ambassador Ocheger described Onapito as a leader who not only excelled professionally but was deeply committed to preserving his cultural heritage. “Onapito was driven by a genuine love for his country and his people,” Ocheger noted. “His humility, combined with a wealth of knowledge, made him a rare…