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By Mathias Lutwama The role of modern military leadership in statecraft continues to evolve, blending strategic command with diplomacy and governance. In this context, Muhoozi Kainerugaba has emerged as a figure frequently cited by his supporters for his approach to security, diplomacy, and institutional reform. Observers note that contemporary leadership requires not only military strength but also the ability to navigate complex diplomatic landscapes. Proponents credit Gen. Kainerugaba with playing a role in easing tensions between Uganda and Rwanda, particularly during the period of strained relations between 2018 and 2022. His engagement in diplomatic efforts is viewed by supporters as contributing to the de-escalation of a situation that had raised concerns about regional stability in the Great Lakes region. From a military perspective, analysts often emphasize the importance of strategic operations that go beyond conventional troop deployment. Gen. Kainerugaba has also been associated with the development of specialized units within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), including airborne capabilities. Military campaigns such as Operation Lightning Thunder—targeting the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo—are frequently referenced in discussions about efforts to neutralize insurgent threats and restore peace. In governance and public administration, supporters argue that leadership must be anchored in accountability and ethical principles. Drawing parallels with classical philosophies such as those of Aristotle and modern governance models, they highlight ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening institutional integrity and addressing corruption within public systems. Gen. Kainerugaba’s role as Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations has also been linked to initiatives intended to reinforce discipline and transparency across government institutions, although such efforts continue to attract both praise and scrutiny from different quarters. As Uganda navigates its socio-political and economic trajectory, the intersection of military leadership, diplomacy, and governance remains a subject of national conversation. For supporters like Mathias Lutwama, a member of the Patriotic League of Uganda and Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Alebtong, Gen. Kainerugaba represents a model of leadership shaped by both strategic vision and national service. The writer is a member of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and serves as Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Alebtong District. Source

Lira, Uganda | Lira City on Sunday joined other parts of Uganda in commemorating the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, through a charity run that drew a strong public turnout despite short notice mobilisation. RCC Lawrence Egole (On Black Cap) Leads Residents in Lira City During the Charity Run Marking Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd Birthday Promoting Fitness, Unity, and Fundraising for Vulnerable Children. The event, held at Lira City Mayor’s Garden where it both started and ended, attracted residents, local leaders, youth groups and women mobilisers who were praised for their active participation in the run, which also aimed at raising funds for vulnerable children, orphans and babies’ homes. Lira City Resident City Commissioner Lawrence Egole said the high turnout reflected strong public interest and support, noting that earlier mobilisation would have attracted even larger numbers. He commended women mobilisers for their role in ensuring wide participation. Egole further described Gen. Muhoozi as a patriotic leader with strong support in the Lango subregion, commending his contribution to professionalism in the UPDF, anti-corruption efforts, and promotion of peace and stability in Uganda and the region. He said the event also served as a platform for unity, solidarity, and community engagement through charity. According to organisers, funds were raised through the purchase of running kits, though the total amount collected is yet to be consolidated. Contributions included UGX 10 million worth of kits from Health Minister and also the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Coordinator for Lango Subregion Jane Ruth Aceng and additional T-shirts donated by Uganda’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti Rebecca Otengo and other partners. Lira City Mayor Sam Atul energised participants with chants of “We are the MK,” rallying residents to celebrate the occasion. He acknowledged national leadership, including President Yoweri Museveni, Gen. Muhoozi, and thanked organisers for successfully coordinating the event. Atul noted that he shares the same age milestone of 52 years with Muhoozi, hinting at possible future joint celebrations. Participants Warm Up with Aerobics. Bala Town Council Mayor-elect Maros Atine, also known as Professor Maros, praised the initiative, describing Muhoozi as a disciplined military officer and expressing admiration for his leadership. He also suggested that the charity run be institutionalised as an annual national event, citing its health and social benefits. Lira City Youth Councilor-elect Musa Opio said the run promoted fitness, youth engagement, and unity across the Lango subregion. He appreciated government efforts in maintaining peace and security, which he said made such national gatherings possible, and thanked key stakeholders for their support. Similar runs were held in Kampala and other towns under the national theme “Run for Charity, Run for Hope,” focusing on supporting vulnerable children and babies’ homes. Separately, a commentary by Alebtong Deputy Resident District Commissioner Mathias Lutwama described Muhoozi as a strategic military figure with a role in regional security and institutional reform, citing his leadership roles within the UPDF and broader security operations. The main national run was held at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, where thousands participated in a 10-kilometre race led by Muhoozi, marking his 52nd birthday celebrations and fundraising drive for child welfare programmes across Uganda. Source

Lira, Uganda | Dr. Robert Olet Egwea has been re-elected unopposed as the Awitong (clan leader) of the Atek Onote Okweribuu Clan, extending his leadership for another seven-year term. According to Clan’s Press Officer Otim Ronald, the declaration was made on April 24, 2026, by the clan Electoral Commission chairperson Odur Joel, following a verification exercise acrossLango subregion. Olet Egwea, who has led the clan since 2016, has now clocked a decade at the helm, with his unopposed return signalling sustained confidence from clan members. Within the Lango Cultural Institution headed by His Highness Won-Nyaci Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, Olet Egwea serves as Minister of Technology and Innovations. He previously held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is also known for convening the Lango Diaspora Conference in London in 2007 and contributing to the organisation of the 2012 Lango Conference held in Lira. A retired PhD. tutor, researcher, journalist, and former local government officer in the United Kingdom, Olet Egwea, brings a wealth of experience to the cultural leadership role. Speaking after his re-election, Olet Egwea appreciated the electoral commission for mobilising and preparing clan members for the exercise. He pledged to prioritise education within the clan and urged parents to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, emphasizing the need to invest in their children’s future. He also committed to promoting wealth creation through agriculture, poultry, animal husbandry, and small-scale business enterprises. The electoral commission is expected to release a roadmap for the formal introduction of the Awitong-elect to clan members. Source

Otuke, Uganda | The Area Member of Parliament for Otuke County East, Julius Acon Bua, has commenced a programme to drill at least four new boreholes in Otuke East County and one in Abia Subcounty in Alebtong District, in fulfilment of a pledge he made during the campaign period to address water shortages in the area. The boreholes will be constructed in Ajia in Gotojwang Parish (Olilim Subcounty), Te-Oboke in Omwonylee Parish (Ogor Subcounty), Atinkok in Abia Subcounty (Alebtong District), and Awaka Ogik in Anep-Moroto Parish (Orum Subcounty). Don’t Miss! Some residents, including Francis Omara, who witnessed the commencement of the drilling works, noted that there had been growing concern in the community over delays in implementing the pledge, with some people beginning to doubt whether it would be fulfilled. However, Achon said the intervention is part of commitments he made to residents across Otuke East during campaigns, with a focus on improving access to safe and clean water as a key priority. He explained that he traversed the constituency during campaigns and assured residents of efforts to tackle the chronic water challenge, which continues to expose communities to waterborne diseases and poor sanitation. The legislator further revealed that he has been engaging friends and partners within and outside the country, including supporters in Australia and the United States, to mobilise resources for community development programmes such as borehole drilling and repair, seed distribution, and livestock support initiatives. Achon said the water projects are intended to improve household livelihoods, enhance hygiene, and support government efforts to combat diseases associated with unsafe water sources. He also urged beneficiary communities to take responsibility for maintaining the boreholes, including fencing them to prevent livestock from contaminating the water points. We Bring It to Your Door! He reaffirmed his commitment to continued service delivery, saying he would keep mobilising support through various networks to advance development programmes in the constituency. Source

Kampala, Uganda | Senior Presidential Advisor on Lango Affairs and Erute South MP-elect Sam Engola has hailed the 52nd birthday celebrations of Muhoozi Kainerugaba, describing them as a reflection of service, discipline, and national unity. Engola said the birthday run held in Kampala demonstrated a growing spirit of patriotism and togetherness among Ugandans, particularly the youth. He noted that Gen. Muhoozi continues to inspire a new generation through his commitment to the country’s progress and stability. He added that such engagements not only promote physical fitness but also strengthen social cohesion and a shared national purpose. Engola also saluted President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whom he credited for laying the foundation of Uganda’s peace and socio-economic transformation. He said the celebrations symbolised continuity in leadership, blending the President’s experience with Gen. Muhoozi’s energy in advancing Uganda’s future aspirations. The “Run for Hope” event, organised by the Patriotic League of Uganda, took place on Sunday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, attracting thousands of participants. Held under the theme “Run for Charity, Run for Hope,” the event aimed to raise funds for vulnerable and underprivileged children, including orphans. Participants dressed in the league’s signature colours took part in a 10-kilometre race through major city routes, including Acacia Avenue, Lugogo Bypass, and Yusuf Lule Road. The run was flagged off by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who also represented Gen. Muhoozi during the cake-cutting ceremony. Businessman Sudhir Ruparelia contributed Shs100 million towards the cause. Notice! Source

‎The claim that Tekwaro and the 2024 cultural crisis shaped the 2026 electoral outcomes in Lango is not only inaccurate but intellectually evasive. It attempts to compress a complex moral and political moment into a simplistic arithmetic of winners and losers while ignoring the deeper forces that guided voter judgment.‎‎No serious observer has ever argued that every electoral victory or defeat was mechanically determined by positions on Tekwaro. Culture is not a campaign poster.‎‎It is true that MPs were assessed on multiple factors: party dynamics, succession politics, personal engagement with voters, voter fatigue, and individual merit.‎‎In Lango, culture does not appear on posters or slogans. It exists in memory in whispers at funerals, in clan meetings, and in communal reflection. The fact that some coronation committee members won elections does not invalidate this reality. Rather, it confirms what has been stated repeatedly: the 2026 vote was neither a bloc endorsement nor a rejection of Tekwaro, but a selective moral audit of leadership behavior.‎‎Tekwaro was never a determining issue in the 2026 elections for Lango MPs. Candidates passed or failed based on factors such as party dynamics, the unfolding succession politics, voter fatigue, personal connection with constituents, and individual merit none of which related to support for or opposition to the 2024 Tekwaro coronation or the leadership transition from Yocam to Engineer.‎‎For the record, coronation committee members who won elections include Hon. Paul Omara, Julius Achon, Lakica Mercy Faith, Denis Alyela Omodi, Obong Eyit, Hon. Opio Acuti, Abola Francis of Otuke, Auma Linda, Obong Acuda, and Alum Santa. Opponents of the coronation who lost include Okot Ogong, Odur Jonathan, Ogweng Eddy Morris (brother to Ogwang Okul), Odongo DK, and Awany Andrew Moses of Kole, among others. None of these outcomes can be credibly attributed to Tekwaro or the coronation.‎‎The Presidential pronouncement at Lango College conclusively settled the Tekwaro matter and partly explains why President Museveni scored as high as 84.48% in Lango. After the President’s intervention, no MP contestant could credibly claim to be “fighting for” Tekwaro against any opposing force.‎‎In the specific case of Lira City Woman MP, Hon. Betty Amongi has publicly explained both in writing and in speech why and how she lost the seat to Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Acheng Ochero. At no point did she cite Tekwaro as a factor.‎‎Similarly, in Awei, individuals who campaigned for Hon. Hamson Obua’s second term included known anti-coronation figures such as Ocen Jacob and Okwir Jaramogi. At no point did voters in Awei Sub-county suggest that Obua’s defeat was linked to Tekwaro. So, Amb. Ogwang Okul, where exactly does your information come from—other than your habitual propaganda?‎‎Without you, Ogwang Okul, Lango has been quietly enjoying the unity and development that Tekwaro is fostering. Your return to public commentary is “sad news” because it revives painful memories for elderly Owitong, including incidents where you allegedly pointed a gun at them in broad daylight. The path forward is not propaganda but forgiveness, reconciliation, and cleansing—rather than messaging a bruised ego.‎‎Incidentally, your brother, Ogweng Eddy Morris, a well-known opponent of the coronation lost decisively in Lira City East Division to Sedrick Obong Eyit, who actively participated in the much-loved and anticipated coronation of Eng DrMichaelMosesOdongoOkune as Won NyaciofLango. This alone should put the propaganda to rest. It is stale, tasteless, and no longer needed.‎‎Ultimately, the vote was not against Tekwaro as a cultural aspiration.‎It was against how power was exercised in its name. My sincere and humble advice is that you humble yourself and show respect to the current Won Nyaci, HRH Eng Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune, and all the Owitong. This will enable you to contribute significantly to the progress of our Tekwaro. I urge you to follow the example of your senior, former Awitong Daniel Omara Atubo, who recently acknowledged the throne and showed respect and loyalty to Won Nyaci Eng Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune. Omara Atubo is senior to you in leadership, age, experience, law, and many other aspects. Isaac Opio Opio Youth leader,Otengoro Olang clan Source The post Why Reducing Lango’s 2026 Verdict to “Anything” but Tekwaro by Ogwang Okul Misses the Point appeared first on Dokolo Post.

Kampala, Uganda | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the results of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), showing an increase in the number of candidates who attained Division One, alongside improved performance in English and a notable decline in Social Studies and Religious Education (SST). According to UNEB, a total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for PLE 2025, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 807,313 candidates sat the examination, while 10,570 (1.3%) were absent, the same absentee rate recorded last year . The examination was conducted on November 3 and 4, 2025, under the theme “Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment.” UNEB reported that despite adverse weather conditions and damaged infrastructure in some parts of the country, the examinations were successfully conducted due to coordinated efforts by local governments, security agencies, and UNEB monitors. UNEB data show that 91,990 candidates passed in Division One in 2025, up from 84,301 candidates in 2024, an increase of 7,689 candidates. Overall, 7,503 more candidates passed PLE in 2025 compared to the previous year . Division Two accounted for the largest proportion of candidates, with 388,293 learners, while 165,226 candidates were placed in Division Three and 84,724 in Division Four. A total of 77,080 candidates (9.55%) were ungraded. At Grade 8 and above, candidates performed best in English, followed by Integrated Science and Mathematics, while Social Studies with Religious Education was the weakest subject overall. UNEB reported that English registered improved performance compared to 2024, while SST showed a significant decline, which examiners attributed to challenges in applying knowledge to real-life situations and inadequate adjustment to competency-based teaching methods. Item response analysis indicated that less than 20% of candidates demonstrated higher ability levels in any subject. About two-thirds of candidates were assessed at medium ability level, while approximately 16% fell under the lower ability category across all subjects. Girls continued to outnumber boys in candidature, with 428,324 girls (52.4%) registered compared to 389,469 boys (47.6%). However, in terms of performance, boys registered a higher proportion in Division One and Division Two, while girls recorded slightly higher failure rates . Girls performed better in English, while boys had a slight advantage in Mathematics, Integrated Science and SST. UNEB registered 3,636 candidates with special needs, an increase from 3,328 in 2024, reflecting growing awareness and inclusion. The majority of special needs candidates obtained Division Two. A total of 101 prison inmates from Luzira and Mbarara prisons were also registered, with several attaining Division One and Division Two results. UNEB reported continued concerns over examination malpractice, citing cases where invigilators were bribed or threatened to allow teachers to assist candidates. As a result, the Board said it had withheld results of affected candidates pending investigations, particularly in districts including Kisoro, Kampala, Mukono, Namutumba, Kassanda, Buyende and Kaliro. The Board noted improved compliance in districts such as Kyenjojo, where no malpractice cases were reported following stricter administrative action taken in 2024. UNEB said results have been uploaded on the Centre Portal, while district and city inspectors may collect hard copies from UNEB offices in Ntinda starting February 2, 2026. Candidates and parents can also access results via SMS by sending “PLE [Index Number]” to 6600 on MTN and Airtel networks. UNEB urged schools to review result lists and submit any corrections within two weeks of release. Source The post PLE 2025: 91,990 Score Division One as Passes Rise; English Improves, SST Declines appeared first on Dokolo Post.

Lira, Uganda | Government Chief Whip and outgoing Ajuri County Member of Parliament, Denis Hamson Obua, has said he holds no personal grudge against UPC president Jimmy Akena, emphasizing that unity within Lango is more important than individual political differences. Speaking on QFM’s Yite Twolo Morning Talk-Back programme hosted by James Omara Elem and Paul Odom Ariam on Friday, Obua said the region must prioritise cohesion and collective development over political rivalries. When asked whether he would seek to reclaim the Ajuri parliamentary seat in 2031, Obua declined to make a commitment, saying such decisions would be addressed at the appropriate time. On the question of political transition in Uganda, Obua said the process is already unfolding, pointing to the youthful composition of the current cabinet and security leadership. He noted that at 45 years, he is the youngest Cabinet minister, adding that several other ministers and senior army commanders are also relatively young, which he said reflected an ongoing generational shift in leadership. Obua also expressed surprise at Akena’s movements during the elections, saying he was shocked that the UPC leader left Lira City, where his wife, Betty Amongi, was facing a tough contest against Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, and instead proceeded to the tally centre in Alebtong District. Reflecting on his election loss, Obua said he had received information suggesting that a broad coalition of political opponents had united against his re-election, which he described as an unusually coordinated effort to block his return to Parliament. Despite losing the Ajuri seat to UPC’s Fred Jalameso, Obua highlighted several achievements from his tenure. He said he mobilised Members of Parliament from Northern Uganda to push the government to consider funding Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV), which he said is expected to be rolled out soon. Obua further said that in his capacity as Government Chief Whip and Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson of the NRM, he influenced key decisions and appointments, including the recent appointment of 18 High Court judges, four of whom were allocated to Lango. He added that he also recommended several individuals from the region for State House scholarships. He listed other achievements, including the establishment of seed secondary schools, extension of the electricity grid to subcounties in Ajuri, and distribution of hand-held tractors to boost agricultural productivity. Addressing concerns that some MPs withdraw support from their constituents after losing elections, Obua assured listeners that all services and development projects he delivered would remain in place. He said ambulances, hospital beds, seed schools, and other interventions provided during his tenure would not be reclaimed. Obua reaffirmed that, despite no longer being Ajuri MP, he would continue serving the constituency, Northern Uganda, and the country at large through his roles as Government Chief Whip and senior NRM leader. Source The post No Grudge, No Retreat: Defeat or Not, Obua Reaches Out to Akena, Vows to Keep Serving Ajuri After Poll Loss appeared first on Dokolo Post.

The 2026 General Elections have marked a profound turning point in the political and cultural history of Lango. What unfolded was not merely a contest of ballots and candidates but a collective moral judgment delivered by the grassroots, guided by the wisdom of elders and the enduring authority of ancestral values. Across villages and clans, the people of Lango spoke with uncommon clarity. In the language of the elders, when the drumbeat changes, the dancer must also change. In 2026, the drumbeat changed decisively. A Political Earthquake with Cultural Meaning The defeat of several powerful political figures has sent shockwaves through Northern Uganda and beyond. The loss of Government Chief Whip Hon. Dennis Hamson Obua, together with the fall of cabinet ministers and senior legislators, is widely interpreted as a reckoning rooted in cultural grievance rather than partisan rivalry. The Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF), led by Acting Won Nyaci Frederick Ogwal Oyee, described the outcome as a solemn warning against the politicisation of culture and the misuse of state power to settle cultural disputes. The Collapse of the Enthronement Project At the centre of this reckoning stands the defeat of Hon. Dennis Hamson Obua in Ajuri County. As chairperson of the controversial committee that promoted the enthronement of Eng. Michael Odongo Okune despite court challenges and elder counsel, Obua became emblematic of political intrusion into sacred cultural processes, an attempt, in the eyes of many custodians, to bend a cultural institution through power, money, and intimidation. The electorate responded with a verdict that went beyond personalities: it was a moral judgment. Alongside Obua, several figures widely associated, rightly or wrongly, with the same contested cultural project were rejected at the polls, including Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom and Hon. Judith Alyek, among others. To many elders, these outcomes were not accidental but consequential: a reminder that culture is not an annex of politics, and legitimacy can not be manufactured by the committee. Crucially, Lango’s message was not a rejection of national leadership as such. Across the sub-region, voters demonstrated that they can broadly accommodate H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the NRM as a national political reality while still judging local leaders on performance, humility, and respect for the people. In other words, acceptance and rejection in 2026 were examined beyond party colours – constituency by constituency, village by village. The same pattern could be seen across Lango, where incumbents from different parties lost seats, while other candidates, sometimes from the same parties, won on the strength of credibility and local trust. In Dokolo South, long-serving MP Felix Okot Ogong (NRM) was voted out by UPC’s Vincent Opito. In Kwania North, UPC’s Bob Okae lost to NRM’s James Ongu Tar. In Kole South, Independent-leaning MP Peter Ocen was defeated by NRM’s Henry Boniface Okot. And in Lira City Woman MP, Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng (NRM) defeated her Cabinet colleague Betty Amongi (UPC), underscoring that voters were willing to cross political lines where they believed integrity and public service were at stake. Taken together, these outcomes read like an elders’ rebuke delivered through democratic means: Lango will respect government, but it will not surrender its conscience. It will applaud leadership that serves, and it will uproot leadership that offends the people, regardless of party label. Elders speak plainly: a campaign built on arrogance can not stand against one rooted in humility; money stained by corruption can not defeat a conscience anchored in the fear of God. While some campaigns were characterized by vulgarism, obscenity, and the open corruption of voters using ill-gotten wealth, others walked a quieter path, one of prayer, restraint, and respect for God and community. The contrast was most evident in Lira City. The campaign of Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng was widely seen as spiritually anchored, guided by humility, patience, and reverence for God rather than reliance on witchcraft, intimidation, or material inducement. Elders observed that where fear of God leads, truth follows; where truth follows, the people listen. By contrast, the electorate recoiled from politics that mocked morality, where power was flaunted, insults were normalized, and money was used as a substitute for integrity. In the worldview of Lango elders, witchcraft, deception, and corruption may intimidate for a season, but they never build legitimacy. Thus, the collapse of the enthronement project was not merely the failure of a political scheme. It was the rejection of a way of doing politics that had lost its moral compass. The ballot box became a cleansing instrument, casting out arrogance, exposing corruption, and affirming an ancient truth long taught by elders: leadership that fears God and honours the people will always outlive leadership that fears only losing power.To many elders, therefore, the 2026 verdict was clear and complete: when politics abandons righteousness, the land itself rises to correct it. From Tears to Vindication In late 2024 and early 2025, Lango witnessed a season of heightened tension around the Won Nyaci question, a dispute that shifted from clan councils into courtrooms and, regrettably, into public confrontation. In October 2024, Amb. Dickson Ogwang Okul was elected and sworn in under the Lango Cultural Foundation as Won Nyaci-elect. However, following subsequent court processes, including the High Court ruling of 31 October 2024 that nullified the disputed cultural elections and restrained contested actors, Amb. Ogwang Okul stepped back, choosing restraint and deference to the rule of law while legal avenues, including appellate processes, continued. In the days and weeks that followed, his supporters and family recount that the environment became hostile. There were reports of targeted intimidation and property damage, and a later incident at the Lango Cultural Centre that escalated into public humiliation and coercive pressure in the presence of prominent figures aligned to the rival camp. These accounts, now part of the wider public narrative, were compounded by a sustained media storm and reputational attacks that, according to later public reporting, prompted formal complaints to regulators over alleged smear campaigns. For elders, the deeper tragedy was not the noise of

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