The ideological trainees were flagged off on Monday by Resident District Commissioner of Buyende Maj (Rtd) Betty Akello.
Author: By Nelly Nelsons Otto
He's TND News Snr Correspondent based in Jinja City, Eastern Uganda. Mr Otto also covers other towns in the sub-region. He has more than 15 years in journalism (media).
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UPDF medical team conduct 18 successful operations in Iganga
The Medical Superintendent of Iganga General Hospital, Dr. Mugoya Dauda said they are proud and appreciate the UPDF medical team for alleviating some of the challenges of the hospital.
Posted inPolitics
Defected Jinja speaker turns guns against NRM govt, promises political tsunami in 2026
Reports in Jinja claim that dozens of wealthy business people who are not comfortable with Batwala have pledged to finance the campaigns of Nyende as a vote of no confidence in NRM leadership.
Posted inSecurity
141 fmr. LRA combatants return to Gulu
APRU Pax, an NGO based in Gulu pledged to give the former LRA combatants food, medical attention and other necessities.
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UPDF surrenders state house protection to Somalia security forces
Other dignitaries who witnessed the handover included Catriona Laing, United Nations Special Representative, UPDF’s Lt Gen Sam Okiding, ATMIS Force Commander, and Ms Qurat Sadozal, among others.
Posted inCulture & Religion
Religious leaders commit to peaceful coexistence as Pope Francis delivers message of peace
Quoting Jesus’ message as recorded in the Gospel, Luke 18:1 and 11:9 in which he taught about prayer, Pope Francis asked believers and all people of God to pray without ceasing for peace to prevail in the world.
Posted inDiplomatic News
Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda commended for cordial working relationship
The Defence Attachés were briefed on the security situation of Uganda and the operations of the UPDF.
Posted inLife Style
TV sets and freezers are not “Police” to keep your children at home —Mutyabule warns parents in Busoga
In Busoga and many other regions, some parents send their children to go and spend the long holidays with their relatives and friends where they end up in tricky and risky situations.
Posted inCrime / Karamoja
LC3 chairperson arrested for illegal possession of a firearm
The LC3 chairperson will appear before Military Court Martial to answer charges of illegal possession of military stores after the investigation is concluded.
Posted inChurch News / People
Christians shocked as top Jinja-based clerics bay for each other’s throats over worldly matters
The endless court saga has baffled many Christians as to why the two senior men who call themselves servants of God have failed to resolve their differences amicably before church elders.
Posted inCrime / Jinja
Why woman killed tender-aged daughters and buried them inside house
Rose said the ghost of Nalubale (which in fact is herself) ordered her to traverse the entire Busoga and Uganda as a whole to look for the most powerful shrine, at the end, she sacrificed her daughters.
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Major General Dick Olum tells 461 LDP he passed out to “be mission ready”
Brig Gen Steven Mugerwa, and senior and junior officers under the Mountain Division were all present.