BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 Dr Lazarus Anguvaa, the chairperson of the steering committee for the West Nile diaspora convention has challenged the journalist and media personalities in the West Nile region to increase the spotlight on investment opportunities in order to attract development in the region. …
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June, 2026
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20 June
MP DRITO TAKES AIM AT POVERTY ERADICATION TO CHANGE MADI OKOLLO
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU PARLIAMENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 Eradicating poverty in Madi Okollo district has remained at the top of the list of priorities for Martin Drito, the Member of Parliament for Upper Madi-Okollo constituency. Once tackled successfully, said Drito in an interview, all other parameters of human development would …
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9 June
WHY WESTNILERS ARE MEETING IN LONDON
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2026 On July 16–19, 2026, all roads lead to the Leonardo Hotel, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom where the Third International West Nile Diaspora Convention will take place. This convention is organised by the West Nile Welfare and Development Association UK (WNWDA), in collaboration …
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9 June
THE JUBILEE WHICH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RESILIENCE, WIT AND DYNAMISM IN MARRIAGE
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, JUNE 09, 2026 Every marriage has got its divorce potential but it is up to the couple to suppress that potential and maintain the bonds that bind the marriage together. For Eng William Taylor Tiyo Odaa and Mrs. Lillian Draleru Tiyo, May 30, 2026 …
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2 June
Why St. Mary’s College Mayenze Continues to Set the Gold Standard for Secondary Education in Eastern Uganda
In a region where parents and students constantly search for schools that combine academic excellence with character development, St. Mary’s College Mayenze has emerged as a shining example of educational success. The institution has built a strong reputation over the years by consistently producing impressive academic results while nurturing disciplined, …
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May, 2026
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30 May
HOW BISHOP ANDAKU HAS CHAMPIONED PLANTING OF 21,000 TREES IN NINE YEARS
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 The prelate has translated the book of Genesis, chapter two, verse fifteen into practical action demonstrate his firm belief and faith in God’ divine command to humanity to protect the earth and its environs. Soon after his consecration as the bishop of …
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23 May
Uganda at a Crossroads as UHRC Report Exposes Rising Human Rights Violations, Youth Drug Crisis, and Mental Health Strain
The Uganda Human Rights Commission’s 28th Annual Report has sparked intense national discussion after revealing a troubling rise in human rights violations alongside growing concerns over drug abuse and mental health challenges, particularly among young Ugandans. The findings suggest an increasingly fragile social environment shaped by economic pressure, governance gaps, …
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16 May
ROADS, BRIDGES TOP PRIORITY, ENG WILLIAM TIYO SAYS AFTER SWEARING IN
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU PARLIAMENT: SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Being a registered professional engineer, declared Hon William Taylor Tiyo Odaa, the Ayivu East Constituency Member of Parliament, my focus will be on improving the road networks and the bridges. This was shortly after being sworn in on Friday at the Precincts …
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12 May
“Put Ugandans First” – UHRC Sends Strong Human Rights Message to Museveni During Swearing-In
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as he begins another term in office, while at the same time urging him to make the protection of human rights a top priority for the country. The message was released ahead of the President’s swearing-in ceremony held …
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April, 2026
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29 April
PREPARATIONS FOR 45-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OMBACI MASSACRE BEGIN IN WEST NILE
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Preparations are underway in West Nile geared at marking the 45th anniversary of the dreaded Ombaci massacre that has left an indelible mark of the bitter taste of political instability in Uganda’s North-Western region. It was a dramatic episode of horror on …
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