Author: Temiteo Okwakol

OPINION There is nothing fundamentally wrong with having differences of opinion on a matter. Political organizations exist as platforms for political expression. It is therefore healthy to engage in robust debate on a wide range of issues affecting our people – contradictions not withstanding. NRM should therefore harness the current debate on many issues in the country for the good of our democracy and the betterment of the lives of our people. A democracy that works is one that facilitates debate. Political organizations that sustain power, reproduce that power by creating spaces for “difficult and inconvenient internal conversations” that inform…

By Enatu Steven The Nabilatuk District Chairperson Lokol Paul has taken a decisive stance in upholding the government’s universal free education policy by issuing a directive to all schools in the district to cease charging any form of fees promptly. Chairperson Lokol, in a public announcement, expressed deep concern over the persistent issue of schools in the district imposing various fees on students. These fees range from examination fees to firewood fees, boarding fees, uniform fees, and even the unreasonable request for primary children to provide reams of paper. Such practices not only go against moral standards but also infringe…

By Eumu Emmanuel DOKOLO DISTRICT: The community of Awiri parish in Dokolo sub-county was left in shock on Sunday when Felix Ejom, headteacher of Dream Nursery and Primary School, was arrested by police for his alleged involvement in a security incident at the neighboring Awiri Junior Nursery and Primary School. The arrest followed reports of an attack where stones were thrown at Awiri Junior Nursery and Primary School. Officer in Charge of Awiri Police Station, AIP Abura Margaret, confirmed the arrest and recovery of items including bricks, catapults, and stones. “With the help of the watchman, we were able to…

By Richard Onapatum NWOYA DISTRICT:President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his commitment to defending and protecting the African people in the spirit of Pan-Africanism. He emphasized that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will continue to stand on the pillars of patriotism and Pan-Africanism, fulfilling their historical mandate to defend the legitimate interests of the people of Uganda and Africa. Museveni condemned any attempts to sow division based on tribes, religion, gender, or other factors, labeling such efforts as the work of the UPDF’s arch-enemies. “It is, therefore, our duty to fight and defeat the bankrupt groups that attempt to propagate…

By Richard Onapatum Kiira North Division’s Divisional Police Commander (DPC) Buwenge SP Oyee Morris has vowed to ensure justice is served in the murder case of Gusango Paul. Paul is suspected to have died from injuries inflicted by police officers and in-laws during his arrest. SP Oyee made these remarks while addressing mourners, the bereaved family, and friends of Gusango Paul at Kibundaire village in Namagera Town Council. The community had been planning to dump Paul’s body at Buwenge Police Station to protest the involvement of police officers in his death. In his address, SP Oyee assured the mourners that…

By Temiteo Okwakol Soroti District is gearing up to host the International Youth Day Celebrations on August 12th, 2024, at Soroti Core Primary Teachers College (PTC). Jacob Eyeru, the chairman of the National Youth Council, confirmed that all preparations are on track, and the district is ready to welcome the President and all attendees from across the country. “We are thrilled to host this year’s National Youth Celebration in Soroti,” Eyeru stated. “The community has shown incredible support, and we are working diligently to ensure that the event is memorable and impactful for all participants.” The celebration promises to be…

By Our Reporter GULU: The Most Reverend Raphael P’Mony Wakorach has been installed as the second Archbishop of the Gulu Archdiocese, succeeding Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama. The installation ceremony, held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral in Gulu, was conducted by the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Rev. Luigi Bianco, and attended by hundreds of Christians, including Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo. In a message delivered by Alupo, President Yoweri Museveni congratulated the new Archbishop and thanked the Catholic Church for maintaining a cordial relationship with the NRM government. He acknowledged the Church’s efforts in extending social services to the…

Around 2009/2010, I had just returned to Makerere University Business School (MUBS) to complete my Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) After an appeal against a disciplinary suspension for allegedly being involved in a students’ demonstration against the MUBS administration for introducing unfair new fees charges against private students. One day, after I had left University, I was travelling in a Teso Coach Bus to Kampala from Katakwi where I had gone to bury one of my grandmothers, Tata Lucia Otuko the first wife of Mzee Augustino Otuko, a world war Veteran, builder and tutor at Teso Technical College present day…

By Temiteo Okwakol Pakwach District has marked a significant milestone today with the commissioning of ten completed projects from the 2022/2023 financial year. The ceremony, held in a vibrant atmosphere, highlighted the district’s progress in enhancing community infrastructure and services. Among the commissioned projects are a classroom block at Ocayo Primary School, two newly constructed roads, two boreholes, a fence, and four VIP latrines in various schools and health centres. These projects aim to improve the quality of education, health, and overall living standards in the district. The event saw the attendance of the district’s Security Team, the Political Team…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. The Parish Development Model (PDM) in Awindiri Ward, Central Division in Arua City has been entangled in scandals involving ghost SACCO members and corruption allegations. Complaints from PDM beneficiaries were raised during a meeting held in Awindiri Ward on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The beneficiaries accused PDM officials in the ward of soliciting bribes of 50,000 Shs each before enrolling and verifying them into the SACCO groups to benefit from the program. Night Zainabu Asirafu, a Parish Development Committee (PDC) member for Awindiri Ward, stated that PDM officials often sideline her during the verification of SACCO…