The government has started sourcing for a private entity that will take over the operations of Soroti fruit factory which produces Teso juice (Teju) products. This was confirmed by the State Minister for Teso Affairs, Kenneth Ongalo while meeting the Teso district LC5 chairpersons in Soroti yesterday. He said the […]
Security personnel in Kotido are hunting for suspected armed Jie worries who opened fire in Lopuyo trading centre, killing the area LC3 chairperson, 2 Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) officers, and a civilian who was in their company during a meeting. Gun violence in Karamoja sub-region by warriors has tainted […]
The Electoral Commission has declared Ms Mary Akol, the NRM candidate as the winner of the Bukedea District chairperson by-election. According to the declaration form signed by Mr Joel Mugyenyi, the Bukedea District returning officer, Ms Akol won garnered 79692 votes against her rivals Mr Lokwiski Tychicus Ebukalin who garnered […]
The fight against the outlawed practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Karamoja and Sebei sub-regions is reportedly still getting resistance among conservative cultural leaders living in the rugged terrains. Following a week-long engagement among elders, youth, and religious leaders organized by Action Aid in Soroti, David Mande, a youth […]
The 3rd Division Commander of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe has left the office as he prepares to undergo a strategic course at National Defence College-Uganda. Gen Balikudembe has been at the helm of the Division covering the Greater Eastern Uganda since 2019. He is among a […]
