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EU bans Sudanese gold imports to cut off funding for civil war

Sudan’s vast gold reserves have become a critical source of revenue for the warring parties (Credit: BBC) BBC The European Union (EU) has banned the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan, saying the trade has become a key source of…

Poor road network hindering access to healthcare services and trade in Kotido

Nakapelimoru bridge damaged by heavy rains (Photo by Alexander Mackey Okori) By Alexander Mackey Okori KOTIDO: Despite receiving Shs1 billion from the central government for road rehabilitation, poor road network remains a big problem in Kotido district and as such, pregnant mothers and…

Charcoal burning persists in Kotido despite Presidential decree

Statistics from the office of the district forest officer indicates that more than 8,400 trees are cut down for charcoal monthly more than 4000 tree Uganda losses annually. By Moses Lokeris A group of women carrying charcoal on their heads to take…

Kotido livestock farmers raise concern over fee for FMD vaccines under new government policy

Under the new arrangement, introduced early this year, farmers will bear the cost of the vaccines, while the government will continue to fund the services of veterinary officers administering the vaccines, as well as the transportation and cold chain costs involved in…

Northern Uganda cattle restocking payments delayed due to verification snags

Under the initiative, each beneficiary household is expected to receive Shs5 million in cash, equivalent to the value of five head of cattle. Priority under the first phase has been given to elderly persons, widows and widowers, former abductees, female-headed households, unemployed…

Kotido briquette making initiative struggles to gain traction

Despite training programs provided by the Justice and Peace Commission-JPC, Nakere Rural Women Activists-NARWOA, and Mercy Corps among other NGO’s, beneficiaries report that the project is struggling to gain traction. By Bondry Kilenga Briquettes (Internet photo) Briquettes making initiative in Kotido district…

CAFRAHD engages Kotido residents on food security, poverty reduction

By Suzan Aanyu Unnecessary selling of food stuff has been cited as one of the major drivers contributing to food insecurity among households in Kotido district. This was raised by the locals during a community dialogue aimed at promoting inclusive participation and…

Jie County leaders SACCO struggling to recover Shs 50 million Emyooga funds

By Mathew Longok Jie County local leaders SACCO is struggling to recover Shs 50 million loan advanced to its members under Emyooga Program, a presidential initiative designed to transform 68 percent of homesteads from subsistence to market-oriented production, enhance job creation, and…

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