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South African opposition figure Malema handed five- year jail term

Julius Malema-South African Opposition icon (Internet Photo) South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public. Malema’s lawyer said he would…

Government affirms commitment to increase support for youth skills development

Government has reaffirmed commitment to increase support for youth skills development as a way of addressing unemployment and reducing the number of young Ugandans seeking jobs abroad. As articulated in the NRM Manifesto, Government will focus mainly on the following priorities in…

Over 300 children in Karamoja to benefit from free pediatric surgery

  Surgeons doing pediatric surgery at St. Kizito Hospital, Matany, Napak district on Monday. Credit: Delux Emmy Alomu A team of health professionals, including doctors, surgeons, and nurses, has launched a seven-day free pediatric surgical camp aimed targeting to benefit over 300…

Kotido Municipality feels the pinch of low revenue collection

By Bondry Kilenga Local leaders in Kotido Municipality have expressed deep concern over a significant slump in local revenue collection, a trend they warn could paralyze service delivery and the implementation of planned activities. The concern was sounded by the Kotido Municipality…

Napak district struggling to recover over Shs 3 billion YLP and Emyooga funds

By Cindrella Atenyo The Napak Resident District Commissioner, Milton Odongo has directed the police to arrest defaulters of government revolving funds channeled through various government poverty alleviation programs. The directive follows reports that a majority of beneficiaries have failed to fulfill their…

Cameroon separatists suspend fighting ahead of Pope visit

Admin Catholics in Cameroon are preparing for the pontiff’s visit later which starts on Wednesday Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a period of “safe travel passage” and halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the conflict‑hit region this week.…

KAPATU refutes NCHE Director’s claims, cites guideline compliance and progress

By Alexander Mackey Okori and Bondry Kilenga KAPATU leaders and top government official in a group photo during the project’s unveiling on November 23, 2025 (KAPATU Portal) Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) and Karamoja Members of Parliament have described the statement…

Police probe Kotido aggravated armed robberies

By Alexander Mackey Okori Police and sister security agencies have launched investigations into separate incidents in which an unidentified group of suspected Karamojong wielding gunmen raided and looted shops in Kotido town on Friday night, April 10, 2026. The thugs reportedly stormed…

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