David Ochieng

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Butaleja MP Hosts Faith Leaders, Urges Unity in Poverty

David Ochieng | May 22, 2025
Florence Nebanda rallies religious leaders to promote inclusion, support government programmes, and uplift their communities

Tension mounts ahead of Friday's NRM elections in Tororo

David Ochieng | May 22, 2025
With the stakes high, aspiring candidates are leaving no stone unturned in a bid to unseat incumbents and claim control of key party positions

Military Justice Bill Leaves Bukedi Simmering as Residents Turn on MPs

David Ochieng | May 22, 2025
Critics warn the new law risks eroding civil liberties, reversing democratic progress, and igniting political backlash ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Secure the Ground Beneath You, Bishop Eggesa Warns Churches Amid Land Grabs

David Ochieng | May 13, 2025
Churches, which often received land as gifts from devoted families, are increasingly finding themselves vulnerable as descendants of original donors return—some...

Tororo Councillors Storm District Offices Over Shs596m Property Tax

David Ochieng | May 13, 2025
Councillors from Kayoro Sub County have demanded urgent action from Tororo District authorities, accusing prominent companies of defaulting on over Shs596 milli...

Once a USMID Star, Tororo Now a Symbol of Missed Opportunities

David Ochieng | May 13, 2025
Once hailed as a symbol of urban renewal under the USMID programme, Tororo Municipality has tumbled down the ranks in a new government assessment, drawing criti...

Katumba Urges Patience as Tororo Residents Stranded by Washed-Out Rubongi Bridge

David Ochieng | May 10, 2025
Heavy rains this week washed away a makeshift diversion at Rubongi Bridge, once again cutting off critical access to Tororo town and other key institutions.

300,000 Lives at Risk as Pallisa Hospital Equipment Lies Idle

David Ochieng | May 5, 2025
Pallisa General Hospital, the district’s main public health facility, is grappling with broken equipment and insufficient funding, forcing thousands to seek car...

Busia District Boss Remanded Over Theft of Govt Vehicle Parts

David Ochieng | May 2, 2025
Busia LC5 Chairperson Stephen Mugeni Wasike has been remanded to prison over allegations of stealing key components from a government vehicle, as anti-corruptio...

Labour Day Spotlight: Safety Promises vs Factory Realities in Tororo Cement Industries

David Ochieng | May 2, 2025
We have invested heavily in modern technology to manage dust and provide PPEs to all our workers

Tororo Mourns Sam Omalla

David Ochieng | Apr 30, 2025
Retired officer remembered for his service and love for community ahead of burial on May 4

Rat Protester Sees Dream Fulfilled After Tororo Is Split into New Districts

David Ochieng | Apr 30, 2025
Two decades after he shocked the nation by attempting to eat a live rat in protest, Gerald Omaset of Tororo is celebrating what he sees as a vindication of his...

Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

David Ochieng | Apr 28, 2025
It’s been too long since we last voted. Governance has suffered, and we need leaders who will deliver results

Alupo Urges Parents to Prioritise Education

David Ochieng | Apr 28, 2025
Beyond education, the Vice President encouraged the public to prioritise health check-ups, ensure child vaccinations, and actively engage in agriculture to bols...

Creation of New Districts and City in Tororo Sparks Political Realignments

David Ochieng | Apr 25, 2025
My experience of chairing council for all this long has taught me a lot. I can deliberate for my people without fear. So, I’m going for that seat

Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status

David Ochieng | Apr 22, 2025
After intense deliberations and submissions from both factions, consensus was reached on granting city status to Tororo Municipality.

Tororo Leaders Meet VP Alupo Over Long-Awaited District Split

David Ochieng | Apr 22, 2025
Proponents argue that creating two administrative units would bring services closer to the people and enhance representation, while detractors fear it could dee...

Bishop Warns Tororo Politicians: A Photo Is Not an Endorsement

David Ochieng | Apr 20, 2025
Bishop Engessa addressed a packed congregation with a message that mixed spiritual reflection with a strong caution against political opportunism as the country...

Minister Gidudu Hits Campaign Trail in Eastern Uganda, Seeks to Retain NRM Elders League Seat

David Ochieng | Apr 16, 2025
With political momentum building ahead of the 2026 general elections, Gidudu is touring subregions including Busoga, Teso, Bugisu, and Bukedi, drumming up suppo...

Hope Fades as Nagongera-Busolwe Road Remains a Dusty Dream

David Ochieng | Apr 13, 2025
Locals says Nagongera-Busolwe road has appeared in the NRM manifesto for the past 25 years.

Airtel Boosts Connectivity with New 4G Mast in Malaba Border Town

David Ochieng | Apr 11, 2025
The development is expected to eliminate long-standing network challenges and boost economic activity in the region.

Tororo targets over half a million in urgent yellow fever jab drive

David Ochieng | Apr 11, 2025
The initiative which begun on Thursday, is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Health in response to confirmed cases of yellow fever in Kibuku District.

Is Busia Breaking with the NRM for Good?

David Ochieng | Apr 10, 2025
Service delivery is a key factor in attracting people. They need good infrastructure like roads, healthcare, and schools. Truthfully, we didn’t perform well in...

Over 30 Students Discharged After Tororo Truck Accident

David Ochieng | Apr 9, 2025
Tororo General Hospital, which initially received 40 of the victims, now has only three students still under close medical supervision.

Over 40 Students Injured in Tororo School Truck Accident

David Ochieng | Apr 8, 2025
The students, all between Senior One and Three, were being transported in an overloaded Isuzu truck, registration number UBF 785R, which reportedly failed to na...

Tororo Council in Turmoil Over counterfeit cement Scandal

David Ochieng | Mar 27, 2025
The council session, initially convened to pass the 2025/26 district budget, was abruptly cut short when tensions spiralled out of control.

Tororo Muslims Receive Food Relief Ahead of Ramadan Conclusion

David Ochieng | Mar 27, 2025
Each beneficiary received a package containing five kilograms of rice, ten kilograms of posho, one litre of cooking oil, salt, sugar, and soap.

Tororo Cement Condemns Fake Cement Racket

David Ochieng | Mar 26, 2025

Fake Cement Racket Busted in Tororo

David Ochieng | Mar 24, 2025
The operation, conducted in Osukuru Town Council, uncovered an illegal trade that had allegedly been thriving for years, with suspected involvement of key distr...

BREAKING: Police Uncover Adulterated Cement in Tororo

David Ochieng | Mar 24, 2025
In the ongoing operation, over 300 bags, believed to belong to Tororo Cement, have been seized, and five individuals have been arrested so far.

Applicants Flood Tororo CPS as Police Recruitment Nears Deadline

David Ochieng | Mar 20, 2025
Since the recruitment exercise began in the district on March 12, at least 668 hopefuls, mostly recent O-Level graduates, have submitted their applications, wit...

URA Opens New Malaba Bonded Warehouse to Ease Cargo Congestion

David Ochieng | Mar 17, 2025
Built by Tan Investments, the facility can accommodate up to 1,000 trucks and is expected to ease delays that have long plagued cargo transportation along the M...

UCC Tororo Students Demand Bursar’s Removal Over Mismanagement

David Ochieng | Mar 17, 2025
The students are demanding the immediate removal of the institution’s bursar, Robert Kayanja, over allegations of mismanaging college resources.

Tororo grandmother appeals for help as granddaughter battles rare tongue condition

David Ochieng | Mar 16, 2025
For three years, she has watched the child struggle with a congenital tongue condition that has made feeding difficult and life painful.

Female Security Guard Killed in Suspected Motorcycle Theft

David Ochieng | Mar 15, 2025
Authorities suspect the attackers were targeting motorcycles stored within the quarters, which were reportedly stolen during the incident.

Bukedi Leaders Demand Urgent Action as Healthcare Crisis Worsens

David Ochieng | Mar 13, 2025
The region’s fertility rate of 6.5 children per woman, higher than the national average of 5.2, has put additional pressure on the already overstretched healthc...
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