Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to quit. In a live broadcast to the nation on Facebook, Rajoelina, 51, said “a…
By Bondry Kilenga In a bid to promote digital literacy, financial inclusion, and hasten loan disbursement, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has distributed tablets to leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) under the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kotido District…
By Alexander Mackey Okori The increasing incidents of armed Karamojong thieves bushwhacking people at night have sparked fear among the residents and leaders in Kaabong district, prompting calls for urgent security intervention. The thugs reportedly stage illegal roadblocks on the roads at…
By Stanley Ebele The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations on Monday began smoothly in Kotido District, with schools registering 100 percent candidate turnout and no displays or irregularities reported. Emmanuel Lokedi, UNEB Chief invigilator for Kotido district said the examination…
By Jennifer Acheng Police in Amudat district, have suspended the operations of Evergreen Resource Company LTD, following the death of a second casual worker, in a space of only two days. The latest incident involved Tibita John, Musoga by tribe, resident of…
By Jennifer Acheng The UPDF 3rd Division Court Martial at Moroto army barracks, has sentenced a 34 years old soldier, Private Echom Richard, to 30 years in prison for attempted murder of his girlfriend Atim Daphine. Pte Echom, who joined the UPDF…
By Jennifer Acheng &Raphael Acheboi Livestock farmers in Kotido district, are protesting a move by government requiring them to pay for the Foot and Mouth Disease-FMD vaccine doses under the new vaccine policy. Last week, government through the agricultural ministry, announced a…
By Jennifer Acheng The territorial Police in Amudat district, say they have launched investigations into the tragic death of a casual labourer who was on Monday morning found dead inside a conveyor machine at a gold mining site Baker Magomu, a 30…