Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Eumu Emmauel Amolatar – Geoffrey Ocen Kiring, Chairperson of the Amolatar District Local Government, has announced that six deserving students have been selected to pursue university studies under the government scholarship program. The recipients, four girls and two boys, will have their studies fully funded by the government. Chairperson Ocen Kiring encouraged the students to excel in their academic pursuits, aiming for first-class degrees or second-class upper qualifications. He acknowledged the financial challenges faced by parents in Amolatar and emphasized the importance of their support in ensuring the success of the scholars. “We call upon the parents to provide…

By Patriot Corps In a decisive move, President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Alex Kakooza as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (MTIC), drops Geraldine Ssali. This shake-up comes in the wake of Ssali’s recent arrest and charges related to financial misconduct. Geraldine Ssali, the embattled former Permanent Secretary, was arrested on July 16th on allegations of causing financial loss and conspiring with members of parliament to embezzle cooperative funds. Her tenure at the MTIC has been marred by controversy, culminating in her ousting and subsequent legal troubles. Alex Kakooza brings a wealth of experience…

By Temiteo Okwakol Serere—The community of Pingire, Serere, gathered to pay their final respects to Mwalimu Joseph Okello, a dedicated educator who spent 30 years shaping minds at Soroti Secondary School. The somber event became a platform for political discourse as UPC President Jimmy Akena addressed the mourners, criticizing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) for its neglect of the Teso region. Akena took the opportunity to reflect on the once-prosperous Teso, a region known for its wealth and vibrant community. He lamented the current state of affairs, emphasizing that the NRM has failed the people of Teso. “This region…

By Patriot Corps KAMPALA: The somber atmosphere enveloped the NRM Party Headquarters at Plot 10, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, as the casket bearing the remains of Hon. Aleper Simon Peter, the NRM Vice Chairperson for Karamoja, was received. The Secretary General and members of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) were present to pay their respects to the late leader, who tragically lost his life in a car crash earlier this week. Hon. Aleper Simon Peter, a prominent and vibrant political figure, was revered for his dedication to the socio-economic transformation of the Karamoja sub-region. His sudden demise has left a significant…

By Richard Onapatum PARLIAMENT: Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo paid tribute today to former MP Simon Peter Aleper, who died in a car crash along the Iganga-Tirinyi highway on Tuesday this week. Alupo stated that the Karamoja Sub Region and the country at large have lost a young and vibrant political leader. “The country has lost a community mobilizer, an agent of the NRM’s socio-economic transformation agenda, who has spearheaded peace and security in the Karamoja sub-region,” she eulogized. Alupo made these remarks during a special Parliament session held in honor of Aleper’s service to humanity and the country.The…

By Patriot Corps The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, held a productive meeting with youth leaders today at the unit’s offices in Kampala. The discussions focused on combating corruption through appropriate channels and procedures. Mr. Jacob Eyeru, the Chairperson of the National Youth Council of Uganda, praised Col. Nakalema for her vigorous efforts against corruption. He requested her intervention with the President regarding the youths arrested on 23rd July 2024, during a protest march against corruption. This meeting seems to have been a follow-up on the press statement released by Mr. Eyeru, who…

By Abila Martha The Anti-Corruption Court of Uganda is at the forefront of the nation’s battle against corruption, bringing to justice a myriad of individuals from various sectors implicated in corrupt practices. Press Patriot News Africa (@patriots.co.ug) presents a compilation of notable cases prosecuted or currently undergoing trial, showcasing the judiciary’s relentless pursuit of accountability and integrity. Permanent Secretaries, including Geraldine Ssali who is currently under trial, John Kashaka who is serving time in Luzira Prison, and Christine Guwatudde who is under trial, are among the high-profile figures facing legal action. Members of Parliament also face significant charges. Hon. Mawanda…

By Steven Enatu The National Youth Council is appealing to the leadership of the Judiciary and Parliament to release all arrested youths without charge and to provide alternative avenues for them to air their grievances in a more conducive manner. In a letter written and signed by National Youth Council Chairperson Jacob Eyeru, the council acknowledges the zeal of Ugandan youths in speaking up against corruption and demanding accountability from their leaders. Eyeru stresses in the letter that fighting corruption is a timely patriotic duty and a call for every Ugandan. He notes that all Ugandans can combat corruption in…

By Patriot Corps In a legal maneuver, Ugandan barrister Okello Joshua has instituted proceedings against the United States government in the High Court of Uganda, Civil Division, under Miscellaneous Case No. 738 of 2024. The litigation contests the imposition of sanctions on Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita Among, promulgated in May 2024, which preclude her from entering the U.S. due to purported involvement in corruption and egregious human rights violations. Okello’s suit seeks a plethora of declarations and orders, positing that the sanctions are ultra vires and constitute an affront to Uganda’s sovereignty. He avers that the sanctions are…

By Patriot Corps Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Etomeileng held a significant meeting with President Yoweri Museveni to discuss the forthcoming Ateker Reunion, scheduled for November in Soroti City. This highly anticipated event aims to strengthen cultural ties and promote unity among the Iteso and neighboring communities. The meeting included a notable delegation comprising ICU Ministers, the Vice President, and representatives from Ethiopia Karamoja, government ministers, and South Sudan. The diverse representation underscores the importance of the reunion in fostering collaboration and cultural exchange among the attendees. Papa Emorimor, known for his role as a unifier, emphasized the reunion’s potential to…