Moses Awas (Gwills) said Karamoja artists are often underrated and exploited by politicians for political mileage. “I’m really disappointed. You can’t expect a serious artist to perform for Shs 200,000,” Awas said.
According to Geoffrey Komakech, the Labongo Amida Sub-county Chairperson, Akena suffered a seizure—a common symptom of nodding syndrome—fell, and hit his head on a rock, dying instantly.
Dr Kabagambe noted that the new programme has been brought closer to teachers in need of upgrading from certificate to diploma and from diploma levels to degree programmes which will help in improving the quality of teachers.
The committee stems from President Yoweri Museveni’s April 19, 2023, directive, issued during a meeting with a Serbian business delegation launching the Trade Frontier Fund. He urged a coordinated communication effort across key ministries to preserve Brand Uganda, especially during national emergencies.
The Catholic Secretariat in Uganda has since clarified that the individual in the photo was Msgr. Mark Gerald Miles, a respected Vatican diplomat who often served as Pope Francis’ English interpreter during international visits.
Bishop Ogwal breathed his last on Sunday morning from St Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu, where he had been admitted in critical condition for the past week.
According to the North Kyoga Public Relations Officer, Patrick Okema, the deceased reportedly lost control of the motor vehicle before crashing into a parked trailer with registration number SSD 326V/ZE 0238.
Gen Saleh however noted during the retreat that the boda boda leaders have missed many opportunities in the industry citing lack of clarity on situations, mission, institution, administration and command control. He said himself including other people have in the past tried to intervene in supporting the boda boda industry but lost their money due to disunity.
Karugaba, in his keynote remarks, cautioned journalists against becoming tools of manipulation in the political season. “The job of a journalist is not to serve political interests but to serve the public with factual, verified, and balanced information,” he stressed.
Speaking as a keynote speaker at the event, Peter Labeja, then Manager of Radio Rupiny, emphasized the importance of long-term financial planning for journalists, a profession often characterized by unstable contracts, low pay, and minimal pension contributions.
Comboni, who had finished as runners-up in the West Nile Zonal boys' meet, reportedly pulled out at the last minute, citing a lack of funds for feeding and participation fees.
Munirah Suwed, the News Editor at Ateker FM and Chairperson of the Karamoja Women's Journalist Association, said the concerns of female journalists should be given priority.
Speaking Saturday during the World Press Freedom Day celebrations organized by the Greater Luwero Journalists' Association (GLJA) at St. Anthony Primary School in Nakasongola District, Minister for Public Service Wilson Muruli Mukasa advised the media to focus on promoting national unity rather than division.
While addressing journalists as they joined colleagues nationwide to mark World Press Freedom Day, Rose Namayanja Nsereko, Deputy Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), emphasized the importance of professionalism and fairness in election coverage.
On Saturday, a total of 133 former abductees, comprising males and females, received certificates of completion for the vocational training in a graduation ceremony held at the OPM office in Gulu city.
In the new appointments, Benson Kule Baritazale has been named the new Prime Minister of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, replacing Joseph Kule Muranga, who is reportedly unwell. Baritazale previously served as the Deputy Prime Minister.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. at Musigwe Village as the victims traveled to Mugyera in Habututu Town Council, Rubanda District, via the shores of Butanda Sub County.
The operation, conducted with precision, led to the recovery of several bundles of opium, with some suspects caught in the act of smoking the substance.
The warning was issued by Julius Esegu, President of the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), during the launch of a four-day Digital Security Management training for 15 journalists from various media houses in Teso. The training was held in Soroti City on Monday.
