Posts By Lawrence Okwakol
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3.6KNationalAgule residents hails MP Ibaseret for water, education projects
Agule still faces numerous development challenges but MP Ibaseret urged constituents to remain united and patient as she continues lobbying government for...
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4.0KFeaturesFrom Shs300 Savings to 1,500 Chickens: How Pallisa farmers are turning poultry into pathway out of poverty
The Hatch for Wealth project, founded by social worker and Crane Financial Services Director Emmanuel Oboi, is promoting poultry farming as a...
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7.1KNationalPallisa NRM leaders clash over Shs150m village mobilisation funds
The money, amounting to Shs300,000 for each of the district's 498 villages, was reportedly allocated to support the mobilisation of vulnerable NRM...
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1.0KNationalPallisa district councillors undergo governance induction for 2026–2031 term
The training focused on strengthening councillors' understanding of policy formulation, oversight, budgeting, legislation and their working relationship with the district's technical staff.
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6.0KNationalPallisa RDC tasks school heads on civic mobilisation ahead of LC elections
Dikhusooka commended head teachers for their contribution to previous government mobilisation efforts and called on them to encourage communities to participate peacefully...
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5.2KNationalMP Orone launches initiative to revive education standards in Gogonyo
Speaking at the launch, Orone said the bureau will centralize the printing of assessment examinations for schools at a significantly lower cost...
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4.8KNewsPallisa MP Achola urges residents to protect newly rehabilitated Olok road
Hon Achola warned against ploughing too close to the road and blocking drainage channels, saying such practices accelerate erosion and shorten the...
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4.9KNationalPallisa launches Farmer Field Day to promote modern agriculture technologies
The Farmer Field Day forms part of the district's broader strategy to improve agricultural productivity through practical learning, technology transfer and stronger...
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7.9KNationalPallisa, Butebo join unified Teso Budget as Govt donates iron sheets to Kibale churches
According to the allocation communicated by the ministry, St. Aloysius Catholic Church Kibale received 300 iron sheets, St. Boniface Odeperio Catholic Church...
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8.9KNationalPallisa receives new vehicle to boost Climate-Smart Agriculture project
The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project is expected to strengthen agricultural productivity, improve extension services, and promote climate-resilient farming practices across...
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13.8KSportsBukedea Comprehensive wins National Serie B Volleyball Title
Organised by the Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF), the National League Serie B serves as the country's second-tier volleyball competition and provides a...
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7.5KNationalPallisa ushers in new CAO Ofwono as Majeme bids farewell
In his farewell remarks, Majeme reflected on his tenure in Pallisa and urged public servants to remain professional in the execution of...
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944NationalMuseveni mourns former Kibuku MP Rainer Kafire
Vice President Alupo, who attended as the chief mourner on behalf of Museveni, said the late Kafire played a significant role in...
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702FootballTotalEnergies crowned corporate gala champions in Pallisa
TotalEnergies booked their place in the final after eliminating defending champions Kumi Corporate Club in the semi-finals before edging Mbale Corporate Club...
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781NationalPallisa leaders told to abandon ‘fresh blood’ politics and unite communities
Pallisa, Uganda: Former Kibale County Member of Parliament Richard Oseku Oriebo has urged newly elected and appointed leaders to abandon divisive political...
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644NewsSewing machines bring hope to vulnerable girls and mothers in Ngora
The donation was made by Judith Adeke, the Chief Executive Officer of a local community-based organisation, Together for Her, which focuses on...
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707FeaturesFormer Agule MP Ochwa ventures into farming after election loss
Now away from active parliamentary life, David Ochwa says he has shifted focus to agriculture, education investments and entrepreneurship, insisting that life...
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1.0KNationalPallisa LCV boss Okiria defends DEC appointments amid tribal bias allegations
Okiria, who was sworn into office on May 13, said attempts by some individuals to portray his executive as tribal were misleading...
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970NewsAfter 15 years of political battles, Pallisa’s Catherine Achola finally enters Parliament
For more than a decade, Catherine Achola remained one of the most persistent faces in Pallisa District politics, repeatedly contesting for Parliament...
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1.2KNationalOkiria sworn in as Pallisa LC5 Chairperson, pledges better service delivery
Okiria, who contested on the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, took oath alongside 44 district councillors during a ceremony held at...
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980BusinessOver 300 youth trained in digital skills for SMEs in Pallisa
Simon Okapelo, who operates a mobile money and stationery business in Kalaki Trading Centre, said the training was useful but needed to...
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724NewsMbale College crowned champions of Eastern Region health games
The week-long competition brought together health training institutions from across eastern Uganda in athletics, woodball, basketball, badminton and other sporting disciplines ahead...
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1.1KNationalEx-MP aspirant Okello launches Agule SACCO to boost rural savings culture
Okello, who contested in the February 2026 general elections, unveiled the Agule County SACCO on Saturday, urging residents to embrace small but...
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1.0KNewsOld Boy singlehandedly fundsfencing of Pallisa school
An old boy has funded the full fencing of Opadoi Primary School in Pallisa, ending years of stalled efforts and boosting school...