Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Patriot Corps LUUKA DISTRICT – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed deep condolences to Hajji Faruk Kirunda following the tragic death of his wife, Ms. Gladys Aliyinza, known affectionately as Maama Mandela. Aliyinza, an esteemed Administrator with the Office of the NRM National Chairman, passed away on June 27, 2024, in a fatal motor accident in Luuka district. In a heartfelt message delivered by Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, President Museveni lauded Aliyinza as a loyal cadre and a great mobilizer for the NRM Party. He assured Kirunda, the Deputy Press Secretary to the President, of unwavering support from…

By temiteo Okwakol Pakwach — The Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Eseru Paul, alongside the Assistant RDC, Fionah Atimango, today returned UGX 1,334,000 to 58 Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries of Pakia Parish in Panyango Sub County. This amount had been extorted by the local Sacco leadership but was successfully recovered with the assistance of the police. At the event, the RDC emphasized the importance of proper fund utilization. “We urge the PDM beneficiaries to be very careful not to misuse these funds but rather to utilize them according to their approved business plans,” said Eseru Paul. Known as the “small…

By Richard Onapatum Kampala, — Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has flagged off a high-powered delegation under the Busoga Development Consortium to China. The delegation, led by Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of EAC Affairs, and His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula IV, will depart on July 3rd and 6th for a cooperative mission with Liaoning Province. At the flag-off, VP Alupo emphasized the importance of using this cooperation to boost Uganda’s trade volumes and close the China-Uganda trade deficit. “Busoga and Uganda at large must aim at building capacity…

By Otwakai Peterson Dakabela’s Reticent Philanthropist to Unveil Vision for Regional Advancement for Dakabela County Hon. Cosmas Elotu, esteemed for his serene demeanor, unwavering focus, and fast commitment to Dakabela’s progress, is set to make a much-anticipated appearance on Etop Radio this evening. Revered as the silent big cheese with a philanthropic heart, Elotu has been a pillar of the community, spearheading transformative initiatives with quiet resolve. From 7pm to 8pm this evening, Hon. Elotu will grace the airwaves to elucidate on paramount topics: cost-cutting strategies and the eagerly awaited Dakabela Development Agenda. This agenda is said to be a…

By Patriot Corps Hon. Patrick Isiagi Opolot, Chairperson of the Budget Committee of Parliament and MP for Kachumbala County, was released by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) without charges after clarifying budget allocation procedures. Unlike other MPs summoned and detained, Isiagi, who had recently returned from Indonesia, reported to CID Headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala, on June 27, 2024, to explain the significant increase in the budget for cooperatives’ compensations from under Shs 10bn to Shs 30bn in the 2022/2023 financial year. A security source revealed that the detectives needed Isiagi to walk them through the budgeting process. His detailed explanation…

By Patriot Corps Lamwo —  Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Minister of Land and Urban Development, officially commissioned a series of major infrastructure projects in Lamwo Town Council. The projects, funded by the World Bank through the USMID additional funding for refugee-hosting districts, include a human resource center, 58 market stalls in Lagotopok, and the road from  Palabek Kal Town Council to Lamwo Town Council. The total cost of these projects is UGX 10.9 billion. The breakdown of the funding includes UGX 1.6 billion for the market stalls, UGX 6.4 billion for the road, and UGX 1.5 billion for the human resource…

By Temiteo Okwakol Minakulu, Oyam South — In the second phase of the Ogwang Obura empowerment project ,Catechists in Minakulu have received poultry and feeds , fulfilling a request by local religious leaders to support the community. This initiative is part of a broader effort to uplift and empower the religious and social structures within Oyam South. The project has also directed its resources towards the construction and support of various religious institutions. This includes St. Michael Church of Uganda in Aboloneno, Eastern Ward, Loro Town Council; Abeibuti Church in Western Ward, Loro Town Council; and St. Daniel Comboni Catholic…

By Osuta Yusuf Maracha District — Odrua Chapel, established in 1964 and now home to over 2,000 Christians in Anyivu Parish, Tara Sub-county, Maracha East Constituency, has joyfully received a new tabernacle, enhancing their capacity for worship and communion. The acquisition of the tabernacle, a critical religious artifact, had eluded the congregation for many years due to financial constraints. Despite their best efforts, the funds needed to purchase the tabernacle were unattainable until the intervention of the area MP, Hon. Ruth Lematia Molly Ondoru. She provided the necessary 1.2 million shillings, enabling the church to finally obtain this essential item,…

By Richard Onapatum Katakwi — Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has commissioned the Sh937 million Akoboi Health Centre III in Akoboi Sub-county, Katakwi District. The upgraded facility, funded by the Government of Uganda and the World Bank, now includes a maternity ward, two-in-one staff houses, pit latrines, a laboratory, and a placenta pit. During the launch, Alupo urged local communities to improve their eating habits as a preventive measure against diseases. She emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing the road network for easier access to health facilities. Additionally, she promised to increase the number of health workers at…

By Temiteo Okwakol Pakwach —Four individuals were apprehended for extorting UGX 1,624,000 from 58 Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Pakia Parish, Panyango Sub County. The suspects include Sacco Chairman Mr. Okwong Obonyo, Secretary Jarao Resto, Loan Officer Ofoyi Pirwoth, and Mukundi Patrick. The arrests were made following an investigation led by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Pakwach, Mr. Paul Eseru, who confirmed that sufficient evidence had been gathered to warrant the apprehensions. Mr. Eseru, described as the soft-spoken but tough small-weight RDC, expressed his firm stance against such malfeasance. “I will not tolerate these reprehensible acts within my…