Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Mayor of Soroti City, Joshua Edogu has said that his first assignment is to create a working environment for the technical and the elected leaders. His comments follow the poor working relationship that existed between the interim city mayor, Paul Omer and the …
Read More »Soroti division mayor dragged from home to take oath
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mayor of Soroti East Division Paul Omer was this afternoon forced to take oaths after attempting to boycott the swearing-in ceremony for the Soroti City Mayor and Division Mayors. Omer, who has been the Interim City Mayor of Soroti was elected East Division Mayor …
Read More »FDC fails to field candidate for Serere County MP seat
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change- FDC party has failed to field a candidate for the Serere County MP seat. The county that was previously represented by Stephen Ochola under the FDC ticket lost to NRM’s Patrick Okabe in 2016. However, in the just concluded …
Read More »Local govt’s struggling to absorb funds as financial year ends
Ngora, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local governments in Teso region are struggling to utilize the funds budgeted for during the 2019/2020 financial year as a result of interruption in the implementation of various planned activities by the COVID-19 lockdown. The performance in local governments was affected when districts downscaled their …
Read More »Installation of CCTV cameras starts in Soroti
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of Closed Circuit Television- CCTV cameras has started in Soroti Municipality. Officials in Soroti have said at least 28 poles are being erected for the CCTV cameras to be placed on. The exercise is spearheaded by the Uganda Police Force. The exercise …
Read More »Local leaders question the significance of Soroti solar plant
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Soroti have raised concern over the capacity and significance of Soroti Solar Plant to the region. Soroti Solar Plant was switched on in December 12th, 2016. The plant was built at US$19 Million approximately UGX 68 Billion to supplement hydro power supply …
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