Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Richard Onapatum BUDUDA, UGANDA – The National Coordinator of Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM) Consultant, Ms. Ritah Namuwenge, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion by some parish chiefs in Bududa district. The chiefs are accused of soliciting money from PDM Sacco members, ranging from Shs30,000 to Shs100,000, for kickbacks. Ms. Namuwenge made the announcement during a district stakeholders’ meeting and PDM beneficiaries gathering at the district headquarters. The meeting was convened by officials from the PDM and Emyooga programs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Planning, to assess the progress and implementation of…

By Eumu Emmauel Members of Parliament have urged the government to replace the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital platform to combat the rampant corruption and bribery allegations plaguing district and city service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should implement e-recruitment processes across all local governments,” said Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the chairperson of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government. “This will limit physical interactions between job applicants and commission members.” Mapenduzi highlighted the committee’s findings of widespread corruption and bribery within the service commissions during oversight visits to various local governments. He noted…

By Richard Onapatum KOTIDO – The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), in partnership with Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA), is implementing a 2-year project, “HER VOICE”, aimed at strengthening the leadership and civic participation of women to promote participatory democracy for the country’s prosperity. With support from USAID/Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (USAID/CSSA), the project is being implemented in the sub-counties of Nakapelimoru, Panyangara, and Kotido Municipal Council. The project seeks to challenge deep-rooted cultural norms and promote gender equality in the region. CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN Women in the region face numerous barriers to leadership and civic participation, including high…

By Patriot Corps The NRM Secretary General Rt Hon Richard Todwong and some elements in President’s Office have come under attack by a section of political leaders in Nwoya District and Acholi Sub-region for undermining the authority of the President inline with the recent RDCs’ reshuffle. This was after the outgoing RDC of Nwoya Mr Christopher Omara who was posted to Otuke District refused to leave the station claiming he had instructions from the NRM Secretary General not to leave Nwoya as he was not consulted at the time changes were being made. According to our sources, some Nwoya District…

By Patriot Corps The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, officiated the official opening of the transformational leadership course at the National Leadership Training Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi on Saturday. Upon her arrival, the Premier was warmly received by the Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, the Minister of State for Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Jenipher Namuyangu Kacha, along with a cross-section of Members of Parliament. During the event, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the participants serving as role models and being exemplary in delivering effective public services. The…

By Otwakai Peterson Okwangadude The Church of Uganda yesterday 31st of August 2024 facilitated an exceptional entrepreneurship training program for widows at Bethany Comprehensive School, Soroti, in collaboration with Quality Education Consultancy Ltd and Opul Skilling Foundation Africa. The event was distinguished by the presence of Bishop Kosea Odongo, who urged the women to commit themselves wholeheartedly to the training, emphasizing the profound impact it could have on their futures and those of their children. John Enomu represented the State Minister for Teso Affairs, Hon Dr Kenneth Ongalo Obote. Entrepreneurship offers myriad advantages to the elderly, particularly those navigating the…

By Enatu Steven. A fatal road accident today at around in Osuguro Village, near Odingo Health Center in Katakwi, claimed the life of Noah Emerikol, a boda boda rider from Bukedea District, Kamaca, Olumot Village. Eyewitnesses reported that Emerikol was riding his motorcycle, registration number UEZ 466S, on his way to the ferry in Toroma when he collided with an unidentified cyclist. The cyclist fled the scene, abandoning their bicycle. Emerikol was carrying a passenger named Asire, who had hired him to transport her tomatoes to Toroma yesterday. Due to the late hour, Emerikol had spent the night in Toroma…

By Patriot Corps Hot news reaching our desk indicates brewing confusion in Nwoya District Local Government after two RDCs were deployed by the President’s Office to the same duty post. President Yoweri Museveni recently reappointed Mr. Osborn Geoffrey Oceng, a son of his FRONASA friend from Atiak in Amuru, as RDC Nwoya. He had previously served as Deputy RDC and RDC for Amuru and Lamwo Districts. However, sources say Mr. Christopher Omara, the outgoing RDC for Nwoya District, has refused to leave the office, claiming that he has instructions from NRM Secretary General Rt Hon Richard Todwong, who hails from…

By Patriot Corps. KAMPALA – The Bishop of Karamoja Diocese, Rt. Rev. Michael Chorey, received a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, donated by President Yoweri Museveni, to support his pastoral duties. The vehicle, white in color, was handed over by Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo at her office in Kampala. This donation fulfills a pledge made by the President during Bishop Chorey’s consecration ceremony on August 25, 2024, in Moroto District. The event was presided over by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Mugalu Kaziimba, and attended by various church leaders. During the brief…

By Osuta Yusuf Yumbe District— Refugees settling in Bolomoni Village, Otakua Parish, Odravu West Sub-county, Yumbe District, are gripped by fear following a deadly land conflict on Monday, August 19, 2024. The dispute between the Oluba Langi and Oluba Iyiba clans resulted in the deaths of three individuals who were shot with arrows. The violent confrontation in Bolomoni Village saw attackers loot over 100 animals, including those belonging to the late Mr. Luka Akile Fendru, the landlord who generously offered land for the refugees’ settlement in 2016. Mr. Fendru was tragically killed in the conflict. The refugees, already vulnerable, also…