Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Patriot Corps Dakabela County aspirant, Mr. Peter Edeku Edopu, made a significant impact on September 8th during the grand mass wedding of 63 couples held at Katine Catholic Parish in Soroti District, where he chaired the organizing committee. The event, officiated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Eciru, Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, was a momentous occasion, drawing thousands of people and hundreds of parishioners who gathered to witness the couples exchange vows and receive the sacrament of matrimony. Mr. Peter Edeku Edopu, a well-respected figure steadily gaining favor among the people of Dakabela, showcased his unparalleled leadership, influence, and…

By Patriot Corps Police officers in Yumbe District Central Police Station have detained suspects for 11 days now after they were arrested on Wednesday 28-8-2024 on accusations of murder emanating from a land wrangle in Bolomoni Village, Otakua Parish in Odravu West Sub-county, Yumbe District, in which a total of 3 people died. On 19-August-2024 . Over 60 people from Oluba Langi clan in Ariwa Sub-county and also from Kulikulinga Town Council followed the family of Mr Luka Akile Fendru upto home in Bolomoni Village, Odravu West Sub-county and a bloody fight ensued over a piece of land they are…

By Eumu Emmanuel In an achievement for the Lake Kyoga Ferry Project, two marine vessels, BKK1 and BBK2, have successfully passed their floating tests on Lake Kyoga. This milestone marks a crucial step toward the completion of a transportation initiative designed to enhance connectivity and boost economic opportunities in the region. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) confirmed the success, acknowledging the relentless efforts of its technical teams in ensuring the vessels’ safety and functionality. With the floating tests complete, the focus now shifts to preparing the ferries for full-scale operations. Once operational, the ferries are expected to carry a…

By Patriot Corps The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports launched the Ministry’s Digital Agenda Strategy on the 22nd of August 2024. The Ministry recognizes the public’s concerns surrounding the introduction of mobile digital devices in Basic and Secondary level Schools. Therefore, the Ministry wishes to clarify as follows: 1. The Digital Agenda Strategy captures our intentions as a Ministry to increase utilization of electronic tools and technologies in efficient delivery of both learning and management of quality education and sports for all in a safe and phased approach. 2. The Ministry is yet to finalize development of…

PROFILE: Veteran Scribe Irene Achan joins the Gweri County queue to blend with the boys GWERI: 09.09.2024 Achan Irene Tracy, known as Agamiat, was born in Adamasiko village, Adamasiko parish in Gweri County. She comes from a family rooted in public service and political mobilization. Her father, the late Mr. Omoding Patrick, was a Senior Police Officer, while her mother, Toto Akello Matilda, is a dedicated NRM mobilizer in Soroti for decades. Toto Matilda’s efforts were instrumental in rallying crowds to support NRM candidates and ensuring the President retained his seat. Who is Irene Tracy Achan? Achan has inherited her…

By Chris Woo Rising cases of gender-based violence in Oyam District have been linked to an ongoing water crisis, according to several residents of Oyam South constituency. Last week, NRM aspiring candidate Patrick Ogwang Obura led efforts to repair broken boreholes in the sub-counties of Myene, Kamdini, and Minakulu town council, addressing the community’s pressing water needs. Alex Opio, the LC1 Chairperson of Acwara Tera Village in Acimi Parish, Myene Sub County, revealed that his office had recorded 34 cases of domestic violence in just two months. He attributed this spike to the community’s struggle to access clean water. Opio…

By Richard Onapatum KARENGA, UGANDA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the importance of commercial agriculture in transforming the lives of Karamoja communities. Speaking at the closure of the ninth Karamoja Cultural Festival on September 7, 2024, the President encouraged locals to adopt commercial agriculture as a broad-based way of wealth creation. Karamoja, a region in northeastern Uganda, has long been known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional pastoralist practices. However, the region has also faced numerous challenges, including poverty, hunger, and climate change. President Museveni’s call for commercial agriculture is seen as a key strategy to address…

By Steven Enatu The Ministry of Health has placed 26 districts under close surveillance due to the ongoing Mpox outbreak, with 23 districts classified as high-risk. The affected areas include 17 districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), five districts hosting DRC refugees, and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area. Uganda has recorded 10 Mpox cases, with four recoveries. The cases are spread across various regions, including three cases each in Kasese and Mayuge, one case in Amuria, one case in Wakiso, and two cases in Kampala. Of the confirmed cases, 60% are male and 40% female. Additionally, 49 contacts…

By Richard Onapatum Kumi, Uganda – The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kumi, Ahamada Washaki, led a team of technical and political leaders on a monitoring exercise to assess the progress of road works in Kumi Municipality. The team inspected 12 roads that have been rehabilitated using part of the 1 billion shillings allocated by the central government. The monitoring program, which is expected to cover 30 roads, aims to ensure that the funds are being utilized effectively and that the works meet the required standards. During the exercise, the team identified areas where the works were of poor quality…

PROFILE. GWERI: 05.9.2024 In the plains of Teso, where tradition meets tenacity, a man of modest stature but monumental influence has been quietly shaping the course of governance and people management for the past two decades. David Asubu, son of the esteemed retired head teacher the indomitable Toto Mary Florence Acalo, is a figure whose name reverberates through the corridors of power and the hearts of the common folk alike. He is fully married with four lovely children. He has a state home in Oburi village, Awoja Parish in Aukot. In 2023, he pulled running water across villages to his…