Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Patriot Corps. A comprehensive inspection tour has commenced in the mid-western region of Uganda, spearheaded by a seven-member team from the Uganda Police Force’s Inspectorate Department. The initiative, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Charles Babweteera, is aimed at auditing police stations to ensure they operate with maximum effectiveness. The inspection began with visits to several key locations, including Kiryandongo Central Police Station, Bweyale Police Station, and Panyadoli Refugee Camp Police Station. The team concluded their first day at Masindi Central Police Station and its associated barracks. This tour is part of the Uganda Police Force’s ongoing commitment…

By Patriot Corps JUBA – A South Sudanese lawmaker, Peter Mabior Riiny Lual, has resigned from his parliamentary position, citing the government’s failure to address the country’s deteriorating economic conditions. Lual, who also served as a Commissioner in the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), was a member of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA). In his resignation letter, addressed to South Sudan’s Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, Lual expressed deep disillusionment with the current state of governance. He criticized the leadership for allowing a situation where approximately 70% of the population remains illiterate, and essential services such as schools…

By Patriot Corps Uganda’s coffee industry is set for a significant transformation, moving toward global recognition in brand, name, and quality, following a groundbreaking agreement with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). In a strategic move to elevate Uganda’s coffee on the international stage, three Ugandan companies—Platinum Commodities, Enkumbi Terimba, and New Cafe—each signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese firm at a ceremony held at CCCC’s headquarters in Beijing. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Uganda’s efforts to enhance its coffee exports and solidify its presence in the global market. The signing ceremony was attended by high-ranking…

By Steven Enatu. This evening, the Uganda Police released an official statement regarding the alleged shooting of Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The incident, which occurred on September 3, 2024, has ignited widespread controversy and raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding it. According to the police, Kyagulanyi had attended a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District. The event, hosted by his lawyer, George Musisi, concluded without incident. However, conflicting accounts have emerged regarding what transpired afterward. The police statement explains that after the ceremony, Kyagulanyi…

By Patriot Corps. St. Stephen’s Child and Youth Development Centre in Kumi District, established in 2008 through a partnership with Compassion International and the Church of Uganda, has launched a new initiative focused on mindset change and economic empowerment. The centre, which supports vulnerable children and their caregivers, recently noticed a decline in active participation, particularly among the youth. This prompted the management to seek innovative solutions to re-engage the community. Mrs. Abala, the centre’s Director, explained that the original approach of providing caregivers with handouts, such as scholastic materials and food relief, inadvertently fostered a dependency mindset. As a…

By Patriot Corps In a devastating attack by Boko Haram terrorists, at least 87 people were killed in Mafa, a town in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria. The lifeless bodies of 37 victims have been transported to Babbangida General Hospital, where preparations for a mass burial at 10 a.m. are underway. The burial will take place at the Babangida Emir’s Palace, with Yobe State Deputy Governor Hon. Idi Barde Gubana and other senior government officials expected to attend. The attack, which occurred around 4 p.m. as residents were returning from their agricultural activities, resulted in significant loss…

By Eumu Emmanuel The 2024 Uganda National Primary Schools Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) Festival concluded with a strong emphasis on nurturing children’s talents for a successful future. The event, held at Mbale Secondary School, saw Mbale Resident City Commissioner Hamuzah Banjah call on parents to support their children’s artistic abilities while also ensuring their well-being. In his address as the chief guest, Banjah urged the Ministry of Education to allocate equal funding to MDD activities across all schools, praising NIRA and School Pay for their roles in the festival’s success. He also called for stricter regulations on money lenders…

By Patriot Corps NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has reportedly been shot in the leg in Bulindo. However, Photos and videos from the scene show Bobi being helped by his close associates to walk down the stairs of a storeyed building.Small droplets of blood oozed out of his leg. Kampala Metropolitan Police Patrick Onyango said he was following up on the reports and would soon issue a statement Details are still emerging, and we urge everyone to stay tuned for updates for this is still a developing story.

By Richard Onapatum KOTIDO – Kotido District stakeholders gathered at Travellers Bar and Restaurant on Monday, September 2, 2024, to bid farewell to the outgoing Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Papa Ambrose Onoria. The colorful ceremony, attended by a full capacity crowd, featured refreshments, nyama choma, and heartfelt speeches. Chief Administrative Officer, Donato Oola, thanked the organizing committee for promoting the culture of handover parties. He praised Onoria for his positive mindset and morale-boosting leadership, welcoming the incoming RDC, Charles Ichogor, and committing to cooperate with him to achieve the NRM manifesto. District Internal Security Officer (DISO), Lt. David Aisu, warmly…

By Patriot Corps Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is facing an increasingly competitive race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, with diplomatic maneuvers intensifying more than four months before the vote. Following his recent endorsement by the East African Community, Odinga now faces a formidable challenge from Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssef, who has secured the backing of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC’s decision, reportedly made by its Foreign Ministers during a session in Cameroon on August 29-30, reflects a significant shift in support. Djibouti’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, confirmed the OIC’s endorsement on X,…