Author: Temiteo Okwakol

Story by Osuta Yusuf. One of the 2021 general election candidates for Woman Member of Parliament seat in Terego District, Ms Anakuru Regina who was reported in the media to have joined Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has come out to defend herself. During an interview in Leju town council, Terego District, with our reporter, the Terego District NRM publicity for workers league, Ms Anakuru Regina who is also the owner of Anakuru Holdings Ltd Hotel, told our reporter that, in January 2021 when FDC Party went to Yumbe Town to organize a meeting that was hosted by her hotel,…

By: Gerald Kansiime Kagyenzi Uganda, a nation with a rich cultural heritage and diverse history, commemorates Tarehe Sita on the 6th of February each year. This day holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of the then National Resistance Army’s (NRA) and now Uganda People’s defense Force (UPDF) that launched an armed rebellion against the government of Milton Obote, ultimately leading to the liberation of Uganda from years of political instability. Tarehe Sita, which translates to “6th day” in Swahili, is a day of great historical importance for Uganda. The event is tied to the efforts of the National…

The Judge recently caused a stir in the international community when she ruled against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over its war on Gaza at the ICJ Ugandan-born Judge Julia Sebutinde has been elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague, Netherlands. “Judge Julia Sebutinde (Uganda) was today elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice by her peers, for a term of three years,” the ICJ said in a statement on Tuesday night. Vice-President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. The Judge recently caused a stir…

By Richard Onapatum A Karamojong has been arrested with 48 cows in Okulunyo,Katakwi,  Napak District border. Simon Angela who has been grazing sheep in Ojulas home Apuuton Village Aliakameri parish was found with the herds of cattle heading to Napak today’s morning at 11am and confessed stealing them last night with his team that has since fled. Emmanuel Malinga from Aliakamer who had lost his 3 bulls has been able to identify them among the herd.”am happy i have got my bulls, what would i use for farming that the rainy season has come.” said Malinga. Geoffrey Omolo the LcV…

By Richard Onapatum-  The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has slammed bureaucratic procurement procedures that cause unnecessary delays in implementing national strategic projects. Tayebwa made the remarks while chairing the plenary sitting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following a statement by Mr. Fred Byabakama, the State Minister for Transport on the status of Kampala-Jinja Expressway. The Deputy Speaker wondered why the procurement process for the construction of the Kampala – Jinja Expressway has taken more than five years, a development he said is already costing the taxpayers’ money. “Why should procurement take five years? You told us that you were starting…

Richard Onapatum Usuk Town Council Fc Winners of Alupo cup 2024 have on Sunday 04th-Feb-2024 celebrated their victory in a colorful event at Usuk town council premises. The team has won this tournament three times in 2006, 2016 and 2024. Attended by fans, the community, and well wishers turned up in large numbers to wine and dine in the Joyous occasion. Olar David the captain for Usuk T/C fc thanked God for the grateful day. He attributed their win to God “we prayed from stage one your prayers also helped us,” said olar He requested the guest of honour to register their…

By Richard Onapatum The vice president Maj. Rtd Jessica Alupo has called upon the Iteso people of Kenya and Uganda to embrace teamwork and unity for socioeconomic development. She made the remarks during a one-day private visit to Kenya on the invitation of Rt. Rev. John Okude Omuse, the Bishop of A.C.K Diocese of Katakwa Kenya yesterday. Alupo was accompanied by the Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, Sate Minister for the Disability Hellen Grace Asamo, over 16 Members of Parliament hailing from the Ateker people in Teso Sub-Region. The vice president who for the first time entered Kenya through Malaba…

ARUA: President Yoweri Museveni has hailed Maj Gen Yusuf Gowan (Rtd), he is utmost dedication to protect and serve his Country Uganda during his active days of service. The President delivered his message through NRM National Secretariat Director Finance and Administration; Hajjat Medina Naham Ojale during the final send-off of Retired, *Major General Yusuf Gowan* in Arua City yesterday the 3rd of February 2024. Maj Gen Yusuf Gowan Mogi who hails from the Waju Clan of Koboko was born on 30th December 1942. He served as prisons officer from 1963-1971 under Uganda public service commission. He joined the army in…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. The Commercial Officer for Terego District, Mr Enima Appolonius was picked by police  on directives of State Minister for Northern Uganda, Hon Grace Freedom Kwiyicwinyi over his failure to account for Parish Development Module (PDM) money and the number of beneficiaries in the district. This fate befell him during a community engagement Baraza organized by Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) which took on Friday 2-February-2024, in Otuombari SS Village, Otuombari Parish in Odupi Sub-county, Terego East Constituency in Terego District. Photo: Mr Enima Appolonius The councilor representing Omugo in the district council Hon Ezama…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. The three prime suspects in connection with the murder of the former Masindi district health officer, Dr. Jino Abiriga, were on Tuesday 30th January 2024 brought back to Chief Magistrate court Masindi. Betty Cherotich, 31, (late Dr. Abiriga’s wife), Namureng Joshua, 36, a builder of Tarobya Village in Bukwo district, and Kipsang Martin, 31, a carpenter of Roruk Village also in Bukwo district, appeared before the Masindi Chief magistrate court on Tuesday. Her Worship Selsa Biwaga didn’t give space for them to make any suggestion or request since she represented the Masindi Chief Magistrate, Kosia Kasibayo…