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He left DP to battle it with Mao, Simon Opka Ready! Former Democratic Party (DP) Vice National Chairperson, Simon Opoka,...
29/10/2025

He left DP to battle it with Mao, Simon Opka Ready!

Former Democratic Party (DP) Vice National Chairperson, Simon Opoka, has explained why he recently joined the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), weeks after his former party postponed endorsing him for the Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary seat. Opoka was officially nominated last Thursday on the UPC ticket and will now compete against his former Party President General and Minister of Justice for Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, for the same parliamentary seat.

My Reflections on the Bosmic Otim & Romeo IssueBy: Ki da Derrick Both Bosmic Otim and Romeo have played significant role...
29/10/2025

My Reflections on the Bosmic Otim & Romeo Issue

By: Ki da Derrick

Both Bosmic Otim and Romeo have played significant roles in shaping the music industry of Northern Uganda, touching lives and inspiring many in different ways.

The Cultural Man, Bosmic Otim has had a powerful cultural influence, while Romeo, the Spiritual Singer, continues to uplift souls through his unique blend of gospel and secular music.

That said, the recent concerns raised by Bosmic are, in my view, unacceptable. Being on stage does not mean that a more meaningful or popular song from another artist cannot be played. Such actions reflected disrespect towards the MRM Chairman and his entire team.

As Acholi, we all know that “Yoo Leng” has become like our second anthem, a timeless song that transcends generations, beliefs, and borders.

However, Bosmic is known for playing mind games and emotional manipulation, and many of his posts appear to seek sympathy from the Acholi community both locally and internationally.

On the other hand, Romeo’s hit Yoo Leng was a great success, but success should never replace humility. I watched his response from Bunyonyo, and honestly, it could have been handled better.

To the promoters and bloggers in Northern Uganda: please exercise professionalism. Ask constructive and peaceful questions, and avoid creating tension or division through interviews or posts.

And to the fans, let’s learn to correct with truth and love. When a brother or sister goes wrong, we should rebuke to build, not break. Avoid promoting hatred or commenting to gain favor. Let our opinions be grounded in honesty, unity, and peace.

If my words have offended anyone, I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

Former state Minister of Karamoja affairs and MP for Bududa District, Hon. Agnes Nandutu was rushed to Nakasero Hospital...
28/10/2025

Former state Minister of Karamoja affairs and MP for Bududa District, Hon. Agnes Nandutu was rushed to Nakasero Hospital in critical condition after collapsing at Parliament today.

Lira City & Lira District turned into a RED SEA! This could have been sparked by the ongoing courtship between National ...
27/10/2025

Lira City & Lira District turned into a RED SEA!

This could have been sparked by the ongoing courtship between National Unity Platform Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and Hon. JimmyAkena of .

Kyagulanyi who visited the tomb of Akena's late dad Apollo Milton Obote dubbed the grand father of Ugandan independence called on for unity among opposition leaders if they are to outmatch President Museveni.

Knowing that Akena was tactically knocked out of the Presidential race, he could be helping build momentum for Kyagulanyi in an attempt to shake up President Museveni as they preach the gospel of

The revolutionary train..........ferried enough! Enjoy the sight of Lira and Lira City.

Pictorial: Jonam merged champions of the MTN Uganda Kopu P’ubimu 2025 8th Edition. Padyere came through as the first r...
27/10/2025

Pictorial: Jonam merged champions of the MTN Uganda Kopu P’ubimu 2025 8th Edition. Padyere came through as the first runners up and Okoro as second runnners up respectively in a match played today at Barokoro stadium paidha.

: Locals Demand Lira Cruel Police Police Officer called to order. A Uganda Police officer identified as ASP Moses Mukii...
27/10/2025

: Locals Demand Lira Cruel Police Police Officer called to order.

A Uganda Police officer identified as ASP Moses Mukiibi has started tarnishing the image of the Uganda Police force, security agency and that of the government of Uganda with his bullsh*tting act of cruelty.

This comes after he Mubiru headbutt or hit one, Oryewot Daniel popularly known as Dan Magic during a planned campaign trail involving Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform during his designated campaign in Lira today.

It's alleged that Mubiru earlier on confiscated the public address system being used to mobilise the mass and moved on to block locals from accessing the stated electoral campaign ground as per the electoral Commission roadmap with Kyagulanyi schedule to unmask his manifesto to the people of Liira District and Lia Ciity respectively in his tour of Lango sub region.

The scene in Kotido is vibrant and full of energy! NRM women leaders are leading from the front as hundreds gather at Lo...
27/10/2025

The scene in Kotido is vibrant and full of energy! NRM women leaders are leading from the front as hundreds gather at Lomugura Primary School Playground, eagerly awaiting President Yoweri Museveni’s first rally of the day. I

Drug Theft, UPDF Officer ArrestedIn a startling development, the Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested a sen...
27/10/2025

Drug Theft, UPDF Officer Arrested

In a startling development, the Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested a senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and a nurse for allegedly stealing and attempting to sell large quantities of government-owned medicines, including over 150,000 doses of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong Awany, has issued a strong directive ...
26/10/2025

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong Awany, has issued a strong directive warning individuals contesting as independent candidates against the misuse of the party’s symbols, flag, and identifiers in their campaigns.

Repost: David Oyite-Ojok (often written Oyite Ojok) was one of Uganda’s most prominent and controversial military comman...
25/10/2025

Repost: David Oyite-Ojok (often written Oyite Ojok) was one of Uganda’s most prominent and controversial military commanders in the 1970s-1980s.
Early life and rise in the army

David Oyite-Ojok was born on 15 April 1940 in Loro in Lango District. He joined the Uganda Army in the early 1960s and quickly moved up the officer ranks. He trained at officer courses (including training in the UK) and by the late 1960s was recognized as a capable and ambitious officer within Milton Obote’s circle.

Exile and role in overthrowing Amin in the 1970s

When Idi Amin seized power in the January 1971 coup, Oyite-Ojok fled into exile and became one of the senior military figures organizing armed resistance. He was a leading field commander in the Kikosi Maalum forces and later in the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA) that fought with Tanzanian forces to overthrow Amin in 1979. His battlefield reputation after those campaigns made him one of the most powerful military figures in post-Amin Uganda.

Chief of Staff and politics (1979–1983)
After Amin’s fall, Oyite-Ojok rose to the top of the UNLA and ultimately became Army Chief of Staff under the Obote II government (Obote returned to power after the disputed 1980 elections). In that position, he was an influential, some said dominant figure; he was credited with reorganizing the army but also accused of politicizing it (favoring northerners and Obote loyalists), accumulating wealth (notably through coffee export dealings), and contributing to inter-ethnic.

Hiding in Pakele, in the Present Adjumani District.
Local witnesses recall that soldiers loyal to Amin combed the region looking for “Obote men.” To protect her husband, Perina Ojok, reportedly, Ma'di's wife, Pakele, native, hid him in a granary — known locally as an Ero — concealed among harvested crops behind her homestead. The hiding place was simple yet ingenious; soldiers searched the compound several times but failed to discover him.
For several weeks, Perina risked her life by feeding him secretly and misleading government patrols that passed through the area. Neighbours were said to have been unaware that the wanted officer was living only a few meters away, hidden within the household enclosure.

Smuggled to safety

When the search intensified and arrests increased, Perina Ojok arranged for her husband’s escape. Disguised among agricultural goods on an open truck heading toward Kampala, Oyite Ojok was quietly smuggled out of Pakele. From there, sympathetic contacts helped him cross into Tanzania, where he joined other exiled officers who would later form the nucleus of the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA)

From exile to national prominence

In exile, Oyite Ojok worked closely with Obote and Tanzanian military intelligence, organizing Ugandan resistance units. His deep knowledge of Uganda’s northern terrain proved critical during the 1978-79 war that finally toppled Amin. By 1980 he had risen to Chief of Staff of the UNLA and was one of the most powerful men in the second Obote government.

Death and immediate aftermath

On 2 December 1983 Oyite-Ojok died in a helicopter crash in Nakitoma (Nakatomi Sub-county, Nakasongola District). The government at the time blamed technical failure; the insurgents (and later commentators) alleged the National Resistance Army may have shot down the aircraft's conspiracy theories, and alternative explanations have long surrounded the crash. His death removed a central military figure from Obote’s government and had important consequences for factional balance inside the army.

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Patrick Amuriat downgrades from President to Area Member of Parliament, not far from Mao but.... The incumbent Kanyum Co...
25/10/2025

Patrick Amuriat downgrades from President to Area Member of Parliament, not far from Mao but....

The incumbent Kanyum County Member of Parliament, Hon. Simon Peter Opolot Okwalinga, has boldly declared that he will defeat all his competitors, including former FDC President and 2021 presidential flag bearer, Patrick Amuriat Oboi (POA), who has returned to contest for the same seat in the 2026 general elections.

Judith Alyek Vs Opio Acuti, could this be a knock out race? Kole, Uganda! Kole North is alive with excitement and jubila...
25/10/2025

Judith Alyek Vs Opio Acuti, could this be a knock out race?

Kole, Uganda! Kole North is alive with excitement and jubilation as residents and supporters celebrate the recent nomination of Judith Alyek for the Kole North Member of Parliament seat, with many believing her victory is imminent, especially as she aims to unseat the long-standing incumbent, Opio Acuti.

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