Julius Peter Ochen

2 months ago | africa-press.net | Julius Peter Ochen

By Julius Peter OchenAfrica-Press – Uganda. The record-low voter turnout in the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election is a cause for concern among politically engaged observers. According to the Electoral Commission, Kawempe North had approximately 200,000 registered voters, but only 28,059 turned up on polling day—a mere 14%. With credible allegations of vote rigging, the actual turnout could be even lower. This trend is not new in Uganda’s by-elections.

Mar 28, 2025 | nilepost.co.ug | Julius Peter Ochen |JULIUS KITONE |Gerald Matembu |Teven Kibumba

No Excerpt By Julius Peter Ochen The record-low voter turnout in the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election is a cause for concern among politically engaged observers. According to the Electoral Commission, Kawempe North had approximately 200,000 registered voters, but only 28,059 turned up on polling day—a mere 14%. With credible allegations of vote rigging, the actual turnout could be even lower. This trend is not new in Uganda's by-elections.

Sep 11, 2024 | nilepost.co.ug | Julius Peter Ochen |Salmah Namwanje |Crispus Mugisha |Elizabeth Tendo

By Julius Peter OchenThe European Union (EU) has taken a bold step in addressing pressing issues of deforestation and forest degradation with the enactment of the new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which will start to take effect on 30th December 2024. This comprehensive regulation targets key commodities such as soyabean, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, beef, and rubber all recognized as key drivers of deforestation.

Sep 11, 2024 | nilepost.co.ug | Julius Peter Ochen |Elizabeth Tendo |Salmah Namwanje |Crispus Mugisha

No ExcerptBy Julius Peter OchenThe European Union (EU) has taken a bold step in addressing pressing issues of deforestation and forest degradation with the enactment of the new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which will start to take effect on 30th December 2024. This comprehensive regulation targets key commodities such as soyabean, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, beef, and rubber all recognized as key drivers of deforestation.

Sep 2, 2024 | allafrica.com | Julius Peter Ochen

Recently while on an evening sip at a liquor store, I clapped my eyes on an ARV tin in an open display on the counter. Aware of the ability of alcohol to impair judgement, the service girl forearmed her rummy of her status in a rather unusual manner.