Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Patriot Corps BUKEDEA, AUGUST 26, 2024 Alupo Mercy Marion, a candidate vying for the Bukedea Woman MP seat, has publicly denounced the “Sole Candidate” narrative, describing it as undemocratic and detrimental to the development of the region. Alupo emphasized the importance of competition in ensuring that leaders are accountable and that alternative development strategies are presented to the electorate. “The narrative of being a sole candidate is undemocratic and should not be tolerated. Let the people contest so that alternative options for development are brought up. If we all cry and shout unopposed, what democracy shall we be portraying?”…

By Patriot Corps On August 25, 2024, the Church of Uganda consecrated and enthroned Rev. Can. Michael Chorey as the 5th Bishop of Karamoja Diocese at St. Philip’s Cathedral in Moroto District. He succeeds Rt. Rev. Joseph Abura, who served as Bishop since May 27, 2007, and was also the Dean of the Province of the Church of Uganda. At the ceremony, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, encouraged the people of Karamoja to support their new bishop and embrace cultural and mindset transformation. He highlighted Karamoja’s potential to contribute significantly to…

By Peterson Otwakai On Sunday, August 25th, 2024, Soroti City witnessed a profound act of generosity as Hon. Sarah Inachu, a leading figure in the community, extended her support to two of the city’s cherished religious institutions—St. Veronica Catholic Church in Campswahili and St. Paul’s Church of Uganda in Oderai. Through her foundation, the Sarah Inachu Foundation (SIF), Inachu donated essential building materials, including bags of cement, to these churches, reinforcing their role as pillars of faith within the community. Inachu’s actions were welcomed with open hearts and showered her with blessings. Her visit to St. Paul’s Church of Uganda…

By Eumu Emmanuel On Sunday, August 25, 2024, State Minister for Teso Affairs, Clement Kenneth Ongalo, officially launched the 2024 Technical, Vocational, and Farm Institutes National Championship at Kaberamaido Technical Institute. During his address, Minister Ongalo emphasized the unifying power of sports and its critical role in economic development and national liberation, citing the recent Olympic Games in Paris as an inspiring example. Serving as the chief guest for the opening ceremony of the 9th edition of the National Vocational and Farm Institute Sports Championship, Minister Ongalo spoke passionately about the impact that sports can have on individuals and the…

By Patriots Corps Teso Veteran Broadcaster and Journalist Joins the Team, Bringing Expertise and Energy to the Airwaves in Kotido District, Karamoja Region. In a move set to shake up the radio landscape in Kotido District, Karamoja Region, Richard Onapatum has joined 91.2 Eko FM as the station’s newest on-air personality. With a wealth of experience in broadcasting and a background in journalism, Onapatum is poised to bring his unique blend of wit, charm, and industry expertise to the popular radio station. “I’m thrilled to be joining the 91.2 Eko FM family,” Onapatum said in a statement. “I’m looking forward…

By Richard Onapatum The Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has challenged the Iteso and Japadhola communities living in Tororo district to promote collaboration, unity and peaceful coexistence to fully benefit from government programs. “The people of Tororo should concentrate on issues that bring them together as opposed to those that divide them. It is time to sit down and talk about where you want to take Tororo district,” the vice president said. She made the remarks yesterday as the chief mourner at the burial ceremony of Miss Martha Bendo 48, in western division, Tororo Municipality, Tororo district. Bendo was…

By Eumu Emmanuel Kaberamaido District has become a hub of excitement as the 9th Edition of the National Technical, Vocational, and Farm Institutes Sports Association (NTEVOFASIA) Championship commenced at Kaberamaido Technical Institute. The one-week event, which began on Wednesday, saw the registration of 39 institutes from across the country. Day two of the event kicked off with athletics, with all participating institutes showcasing their talents in various track and field events. According to the NTEVOFASIA General Secretary, Mr. Joel Mick Adomati, the organizers are expecting a total of 40 institutes to participate in this year’s championship. The event, which has…

By Eumu Emmanuel The Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, known as Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), starting in September. Dr. Herbert Kadama, the Ministry’s Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Coordinator, revealed that the country expects to receive approximately 10,000 doses of CAB-LA through support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “We plan to begin CAB-LA implementation at seven PEPFAR USAID-supported facilities in September this year. By February 2025, we will expand to four additional sites, thanks to support from the Global Fund,” Dr. Kadama stated. CAB-LA, administered every two months, is designed…

By Patriot Corps Kampala The Prime Minister of Uganda has launched the “Enough” campaign in Uganda aimed at addressing hunger and malnutrition in the country. The Prime Minister, who was represented by the 3rd deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakadama Isanga, lauded World Vision for the initiative to address a challenge that is affecting education in the country. “The Enough campaign is well aligned to the global commitments under the sustainable development goals (2), Africa Agenda 2063, and the East African Community Vision 2050,” noted Nakadama. SDG 2 is about creating a world free of…

By Patriot Corps Former Attorney General Prof. Edward Khiddu Makubuya has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kalasa village Makulubita Sub County, Luwero district. Hundreds of mourners including senior citizens, former national leaders, clergy, Lawyers, public servants and other technocrats attended the burial ceremony led by Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, the Bishop of Luwero Anglican diocese as the main celebrant. Makubuya 75, who served as Uganda’s Attorney General between 2005 and 2011, died last Monday morning after a long illness. In his tribute delivered by the Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, President Museveni said the legacy…