Author: Temiteo Okwakol

While meeting members of diplomatic corps on 30th January 2024 in DRC capital kinshasha, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared that there would be no room for dialogue with Rwanda as long as it continues to occupy any portion of the Congolese territory. President Tshisekedi emphatically stated, “No dialogue can and will not be able to intervene with our aggressor as long as he occupies, whatever the extent, a portion of our territory.” The Head of State went on to assure the nation that the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) would…

Steven Otukei commonly known as Tukei is the current District Youth Councilor of Katakwi District since 2021. He is a Ugandan ,young politician with great ambitions. Otukei previously served as the Sub-county Youth chairperson of Toroma in 2011 where he served diligently till 2016. In 2016, he again contested as the District Youth Council Chairperson of Katakwi and merged winner. In 2021, Otukei contested again for District Youth Councilor and managed to beat his opponent pants down Odicar Moses. Otukei Steven holds a Degree in supply and procurement, He furthered his studies and today hold a Master’s degree in Business…

By Richard onapatum The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have recovered seven head of cattle that were stolen by suspected cattle rustlers in the past three weeks. The seven animals are part of the 10 which were stolen by the suspected rustlers in the three sub-counties of Ngariam, Magoro and Guyaguya sub-counties in Katakwi district. Rtd Maj. Godfrey Katamba, the Katakwi Resident District Commissioner, confirmed saying efforts are on to trace these people. Surveillance and intelligence have been intensified in Pian and Nabilatuk to recover more animals. “The animals were pursued and recovered by the Government forces in Nabilatuk district…

Former Inspector General of Police, Lt Gen Kale Kayihura, has bounced back to support the anticipated 2026 presidential bid of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kayihura this past Saturday was among the key participants in the MK Movement Baraza held in Mitooma district, western Uganda. The event, which attracted thousands of Muhoozi’s supporters, was also graced by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. This was the second time in less than a year that Kayihura was attending key public events aimed at popularising Gen Muhoozi’s political brand. Last year, Kayihura attended the Uganda-Rwanda reunion thanksgiving ceremony in Kabale. In return, Gen Muhoozi graced the…

Story By Osuta Yusuf. The political, technical and residents in Terego District have on Friday 26-1-2024 joined rest of the Ugandans in celebrating the 38th Anniversary of National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Dignitaries at the event recounted achievements of the National Resistance Movement ever since it took over power by gun on 26-1-1986. A historical in NRM Party, Mr Andama Richard J Ferua while quoting the Biblical Nicodemus who went to meet Jesus at night, urged opposition people like the Terego LC5 Hon Saka Wilfred who is an Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) party member, to join the NRM party.…

Story by Osut Yusuf. The political, technical, clergies and the general public on Thursday 25-1-2024 gathered in Nyadri south Sub-county, Maracha District to launch Driwaru Jennifer Foundation, a local Community Based Organization (CBO) established in the District. The components offered by the CBO, Driwaru Jennifer Foundation are; Chairs, Tents and Technical school which trains people on tailoring, welding and metal fabrication, salon and hairdressing, building, bricklaying and concrete practice, graphics design, art and craft among others in order to uplift the life of the vulnerable and needy people in Maracha District. While referring to some people who start avoiding others…

The Deputy Vice Chancellor for finance and administration at Kyambogo University, Dr Lawrence Eron, has been charged with aggravated defilement by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The charges state that on October 12, 2023, in the Wakiso district, Eron committed the offense against a 16-year-old girl who is visually handicapped. Aggravated defilement carries a maximum sentence of death upon conviction under the penal code. “Dr Lawrence Eron, on the 12th day of October, 2023 between Kyambogo University and Namugongo Nsawo village, performed a sexual act with (name withheld) aged 16 years with a disability.” says a portion of the…

By Richard Onapatum Katakwi district has on Thursday 25th Jan 2024, welcomed Oversees Pakistani Global Foundation Africa medical experts (Ophthalmologists).The event took place at the Katakwi district hospital premises. The medical doctors who are on are three day visit to the district were warmly welcomed by HEVP Jessica Alupo and are to perform free eye surgery on people affected by Cataracts. A total of 300 people have been verified by Katakwi district medical team to undergo this operation. Dr Icumar Omeke the District Health Officer in his speech noted that on average 200 patients are admitted in Katakwi hospital in…

Compiled by Osuta Yusuf. The security operatives in Arua City, led by the central division Arua City Deputy RCC Mr Ezama Ham Mizamil has recovered an illegal gun with 18 bullets. The gun identified as pistol, was recovered days ago through a dialogue. The deputy resident city commissioner for Central division Arua City Mr Ezama Ham Mizamil, who spareheaded the recovery of the gun urged other group of gangs who are having guns to come out and surrender the guns to security operatives in exchange for pardon. He rallied them to join fruitful programs of government, like Emyooga and PDM…

President Museveni has paid tribute to departed Dokolo Woman MP Cecilia Ogwal, saying she rejected requests to work with Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). “On a certain day, while monitoring rebel communications, Vincent Otti (LRA commander) contacted Ogwal, suggesting that, being a Langi, she should be fighting against the NRM,” said Museveni on Tuesday night. “However, she steadfastly stood her ground and rejected the misguided path of the rebels,” he added. The 77-year-old former UPC stalwart succumbed to cancer this past Thursday at a hospital in India. Museveni said, “Hon. Ogwal was a leader of development and definitely not corrupt. Even…