Author: Temiteo Okwakol

Tens of thousands of candidates, including the 26 candidates running for the highest office, officially launched a month-long election campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, in a tense political climate and against the backdrop of armed conflict in the east. KINSHASHA.Opposition heavyweights did not hesitate to motivate their bases, while President Félix Tshisekedi, who is seeking a second term in office, held a series of inaugurations as his team trumpeted his achievements in a wide range of fields. Félix Tshisekedi himself saw things through from day one, with a meeting at the Martyrs’ stadium in Kinshasa,…

 By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has asked the public to be the ombudsman of corruption, noting that in countries where the fight is successful, everyone is a watchdog. Betty Olive Kamya Namisango made this appeal in Amuria district on Friday where she held a Baraza meeting with the residents aimed at encouraging the public to become “foot soldiers” in the fight against the vice. She also said her strategy now is using preventive measures measures other than dealing with a postmortem. “For us to succeed against corruption, every citizen must join the struggle. Each of…

 By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. AMURIA.This is part of the 1 billion road rehabilitation project funded by ministry of Works and Transport to improve road infrastructure in each district. The money was sent to the district accounts during the first and second quarter releases, said the District Engineer, Moses Opolot. The other 500 million is expected to be sent in third and fourth quarters as part of government’s effort to improve road infrastructure in the country. Opolot says the work plan encompasses 15 road sections to be repaired in phases totaling to 239.5km. Was launched on Tuesday by Lilian Eyal, the…

A section of famous NRM leaders in Soroti City have backed the Soroti City woman member of Parliament in her project of rehabilitating the Soroti City Children’s Park. The NRM delegation led by Mr. Shaban Ali, the head of Mobilization in the office of the NRM National Chairman, and John Junior Okwii Ekutelek, the Soroti City Youth Councilor all took part in the resource mobilization ceremony held at Pioneer Primary School on Saturday 18th November 2023. According to Joan Alobo, the Children’s Park will be the first of its kind and will create a favorable environment for children’s healthy development.…

The Soroti Catholic Diocese priest Rev. Fr. Michael Omaria has openly told some politicians to stop witch-hunting their opponents who emerged victorious in the last elections and rather work hard and wait for their turn. Omaria, who doubles as the head of Soroti Catholic Diocese Integrated Development Organization (SOCADIDO), breathed hard comments to the congregation while presiding over the thanksgiving mass of the Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament held at Pioneer Primary School Soroti City, on Saturday 18th November. In his homily, the Roman priest condemned a section of politicians who have resorted to witch-hunting others after losing elections.…

The Kyabazinga of Busoga is the ruler of the Kingdom of Busoga in Uganda. Isebantu means “father of the people. This name was a symbol of unity derived from the expression and recognition by the people of Busoga that their leader was the “father of all people who brings all of them together, and who also serves as their cultural leader. Traditionally, the Kyabazinga throne rotates between chiefs in a timely election of the Lukiiko. His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV is the incumbent. Before Europeans came to Busoga, the Basoga organized themselves into 11 hereditary chiefdoms; with five…

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has bagged the prestigious Go Global Awards for its distinguished efforts in making Uganda the number one investment destination in the continent. The UIA Director General, Robert Mukiza received the news of the award, which has enhanced the country’s investment outlook, from Nina Escarda, the Senior Trade Commissioner of the International Trade Council “We are thrilled to inform you that your agency is among the recipients of this year’s award. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement,” said Escarda. Each year, the Go Global Awards assessment encompasses 680 investment promotion agencies, including both ITC member agencies and…

Police in Tororo District on Wednesday 15th November 2023 arrested and detained prophet Gorwell Emanu of Amanu Ministries international over illegal possession of a firearm and 31 rounds of Ammunition. Residents of Oriyoi village in Morukatipe Sub-County, Tororo District were shocked to discover that deadly weapons were being kept at the home of one of their own, a pastor after police search at his home. Also recovered from the home of the head and founder of Emanu Ministries International, were several tear gas canisters, an unknown quantity of opium seeds, and paraphernalia used for rituals. The search commanded by District…

police in Tororo district arrested Georgewell Emanu, a prominent prophet of Miraculous Synagogue Church Ministries, late Wednesday 15, November 2023 evening. Georgewell Emanu of Miraculous Synagogue Church Ministries The arrest followed a tip-off from locals in Oriyoi Village, Morikatipe sub-county, who reported that Emanu was illegally keeping monkeys, posing a threat to students at Oriyoi Primary School, and was allegedly involved in cult activities. Responding to the allegations, the police, in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), conducted a search at Emanu’s residence. In his home in Oriyoi Village, Morikatipe sub-county, law enforcement recovered a pistol with 31 rounds…

IN SUMMARY: Dr. Mukisa Emmanuel was interdicted in August 2016 following President Museveni’s orders made during a public rally. He was accused of presiding over a dysfunctional and broken down healthcare system, negligence, causing loss to government and abuse of office among others. The Wakiso District Chief Administrative Officer, Alfred Malinga has shockingly lifted the interdiction of the embattled District Health Officer, Dr. Mukisa Emmanuel before the disposal of the wanton accusations against the latter. The CAO Malinga, in a letter written on September 14, 2023, but strangely kept silent until early November, claimed that he personally got guidance from…