Patricia Aol, the EC head of administration and human resources, described the media as one of the commission’s most vital stakeholders in the electoral process.
According to Richard Okwera Ojara, the Mayor of Kitgum Municipality, the logistical challenges are the main reason for the delay. These include security concerns as they are working to ensure a temporary police force has to be set up there, sanitary facilities, and the need for essential services like lighting at the new site.
Robert Ssempala, Executive Director of HRNJ-U, noted that discrimination and a lack of unity among journalists make them more vulnerable to exploitation. “Once we have that [unity], our bosses will realize very soon that they are not dealing anymore with an individual, they are dealing with a collection of journalists. That will help us change the status quo,” Ssempala said.
Dr Patricia who graced the event as a keynote speaker noted that corruption practices thrive in environment were moral values have degenerated and urged students to embody ethical principles to curb the vice.
According to Kennedy Kikweranono, the UPHTU Vice Chairperson for Kitgum, a significant number of humanities teachers in the district have disregarded the union’s directive and continued teaching. This move has prompted the union to take a firm stance, with Kikweranono revealing that the union's legal team is preparing to petition the defiant teachers.
During a meeting at the Acholi Cultural Institution palace in Gulu City, Amongi noted that Acana is among 17 other cultural leaders whom the government recognizes.
On World Sickle Cell Awareness Day - 19 June 2025 - the World Health Organization (WHO) will be releasing new recommendations on the management of sickle-cell disease during pregnancy, childbirth and the interpregnancy period.
Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South Legislator who was nominated as a sole FDC candidate for 2026 Kilak South Parliamentary race noted that the turnout of aspirants signifies that FDC is still alive in the district despite rumors of its declining strength.
ILO suggests the need to invest in social protection systems, especially for vulnerable households, including universal child benefits, so families do not resort to child labour. New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.
Kitgum High School, with student enrollments of over 1200, is also among 10 public secondary schools benefiting from UNICEF's Cash Plus program under the Gender for Development project.
According to Serwanja, journalists must shun being used to peddle propaganda narratives for politicians but rather play a central role in holding individuals seeking political offices accountable on critical issues that affects the electorates.
He made the directive on Monday while presiding over the 36th National Heroes Day celebrations at Kaliiro playground in Lyantonde District, where some veterans voiced concerns about not receiving any direct benefits for their contributions.
Geoffrey Innocent Nyero, the Kitgum District NRM Administrative Secretary, has sounded the alarm over the growing trend of disloyalty among senior party leaders.
The funds were allegedly collected from 28 group members as bribes to secure their inclusion in the group and access to the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds
According to Patrick Ocan Ocitti, the Deputy Town Clerk of Kitgum Municipal Council, affected persons will be relocated to the defunct Kitgum Airfield, which will serve as a temporary site for their businesses and transport operations displaced by the redevelopment.
The rehabilitation works will cost 2.2 billion shillings and is jointly funded through a 1.8 billion shillings loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) while the Ugandan government has injected 334 million shillings.
Police constables number 73027 Gorrete Akech and 77063 Sam Omara were recorded on Tuesday, May 4, 2025, by a man who had gone to the station to obtain a letter after losing his national identity card. In the video, the constables are seen demanding 5,000 shillings before assisting him.
In a statement released Wednesday, CSAC President Christian Bosembe ordered all journalists in the country to refrain from covering, commenting on, or relaying any information related to the PPRD or its leader, Kabila.
