Author: Temiteo Okwakol

By Emmanuel Eumu. Kaberamaido- The office of the prime minister has donated 200 Iron sheets to St. Thomas Secondary school in Kaberamaido district. Dr. Kenneth Ongalo Obote the Teso affairs Minister while handling over the iron sheets to the school through as represented by the Residents District Commissioner, pronounced governments commitment of ensuring quality education for all citizens. Students of St. Thomas Girls s.s Kaberamaido parading before the district leaders on delivering iron sheets. The headteacher st Thomas Girls Secondary school Mr.Patrick Eunyu in his remarks applauded the office of the Prime Minister and Kaberamaido District local Government for investing…

IN SUMMARY: The PSST Ramathan Ggoobi and the Solicitor General authorized the Ministry of Trade P.S. Geraldine Ssali to reallocate money meant for an exorbitant rent of Kampala Kingdom, to nobly renovate the permanent government building housing her Ministry. Surprisingly, the duo kicked out Ms. Ssali from being an accounting officer for purportedly committing a crime they had authorized. On June 2, 2022, the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi officially wrote to his Trade counterpart, Geraldine Ssali authorizing the veriment (reallocation) of Shs5bn from rent to renovation of the ministry premises. “I (Ggoobi)…

The Territorial Police in Greater Bushenyi and Sheema have taken into custody seven students from Nganwa High School, Kabwohe, for inciting violence on the night of 9.10.2023, around 10 pm. It had been a tradition at the school for S.4 students to bid farewell by beating students from other classes. However, this time, the S.4 candidates organized and attacked students from other classes, leading to serious clashes within the school. Sheema police promptly responded, restoring order at the school. The seven ringleaders were identified and arrested. They are Nuwasharamu Prosper (18 years old, S.4), Andinda Roden (18, S.4), Nganzi Owen…

An innovative solution to use artificial intelligence to identify optimal locations for the installation of Electric Vehicle charging points has won the premier ‘TotalEnergies Uganda rEVolution hackathon’ (#TErEVolutionUG). The solution presented by the TBKN team was announced winner at an awards ceremony held on Wednesday in Kampala. The ceremony marks the conclusion of a three-months hackathon challenge launched by TotalEnergies Uganda which aimed at providing an opportunity to young Ugandans to propose solutions that will assist in identifying optimal locations for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Kampala. TBKN received a cash prize worth UGX 18,500,000, while first runners-up ISBAT…

Parliament has formally recognized Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi from Mawokota County South as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party Whip in Parliament, replacing the absent Kiira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Nganda Ssemujju. This decision follows a challenge raised by certain FDC MPs, led by Hon. Francis Mwijukye of Buhweju County, who petitioned Speaker Anita Among in August 2023, contesting Nsibambi’s appointment. Speaker Among, after receiving the appointment letter for Nsibambi, simultaneously received a petition from FDC MPs citing non-compliance with the FDC Party’s constitution. Deputy Speaker, reading Among’s letter to MPs, outlined the challenges to Nsibambi’s appointment, leading to a…

The Teso’s renown Sports anchor Joseph Egau AKA “Joze the Sports man” has finally settled dust of his relationship affair after completing the colorful traditional Marriage with his life time heart beat Christine Anyipo. Photo: Joseph Egau dancing with Christine during their introduction ceremony in Anyara on Saturday. Egau who celebrates his life story today disclosed that he is overwhelmed with surprises following the tough times that surrounded his relationship story and his entire life. Christine Anyipo the heart Vibrator hails from one of the humble families in Anyara Sub – County, Kalaki district, she tasted Egau’s mantle by giving…

The Journalists from the media houses across Teso Sub – region have declared their commitment in fighting the violation of human rights in the region. The declaration was made on Monday 2th October 2023, during their interface with top officials from Uganda Human Rights Commission at Soroti Regional Offices. The Journalists under their umbrellas of Teso Media Initiative for Development (TEMID) and Teso Journalists for Community Empowerment (TEJFOCE) endorsed the trinity with Uganda Human Rights Commission in their joint move to secure communities from destructive violence. Sam Odongo the Chairperson of Teso Media Initiative for Development (TEMID) raised an urgent…

Parents and staff of Kangodo Primary School in Ocaapa Town council, Serere district have applauded Platinum Microfinance Ltd for constructing a modern facility for their pupils after they had been confined in a poor structure for a longer time. Kangodo Primary School was established by the community of Kangodo parish way back in 2012 after facing challenges of inadequate education services for the overwhelming population of their children, however government has not fully absorbed the school as community continues struggling to provide the teaching materials and structures. Edward Acila the School head teacher said that eight teachers out of 9…

By Eusukoit Cuthbert Otim. PAKWACH- Inmates at Ragem Prison Farm from the west Nile district of Pakwach district are learning valuable skills while serving their sentences. One inmate, James Kabuye, had never seen a cotton plant before, but his transfer to the farm changed his life. James Kabuye, 35 years, serving a two-year sentence for theft, was initially upset when he was moved from Luzira Maximum Security prison to Ragem Prison Farm, which was far from his family. However, this move turned out to be a turning point for him. Despite being in prison, Kabuye has been able to provide…

By Our Reporter. MBARARA. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) community is on edge after a fourth-year medical student, Paddy Segawa, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on September 22, 2023. Segawa’s sister, Ritah Nantoogo, told the media that her brother was last seen at Vybs Lounge in Mbarara city, where he had gone for fun. Closed-circuit cameras at the lounge captured Segawa leaving alone at around midnight, but no one has seen him since. Nantoogo said she reported her brother’s disappearance to Mbarara central police station last week, but police have yet to provide an update on the investigation.…