By Joshua Imalingat The newly elected Karamoja cultural leader Papaa Angasuban Peter Adei has told Etoil A Karamoja radio that his administration will seek to prioritize peace and unity within the different ethnic groups in the region when he finally assumes office.…
By Jennifer Acheng Primary schools in the North Karamoja districts this morning kicked off the Primary leaving examinations- PLE with no serious hurdles reported. Courtesy Photo The second set of UNEB exams after UCE, started on Tuesday with briefing of PLE candidates…
By Bondry Kilenga The North Karamoja districts of Abim, Kotido, Karenga and Kaabong have reportedly registered a sharp decline in the livestock population in the last two years. This was contained in the district reports presented before the state minister for animal…
By Jennifer Acheng Residents of Alerek sub-county in Abim district are crying foul, following the persistent destruction of their crop gardens by stray wild animals. Courtesy Photo For the last three weeks, wild animals said to be elephants and wild pigs from…
By Jennifer Acheng About 23 people comprising 12 children and 11 elderly have so far reportedly succumbed to starvation in Kotidany village, Chamkok sub-county, Abim district in a space of two weeks. This follows an executive order issued by President Yoweri Museveni…
By Jennifer Acheng The joint security forces comprising UPDF and ASTU have pitched camp in Abim district over the rising insecurity. This follows the numerous incidences of theft, Arson and killings in the district allegedly perpetuated by cattle rustlers, a situation that…
By Owiny Hope Ochero The Abim district council speaker Emmanuel George Otoke has written to the Attorney General seeking guidance on how to proceed with the daily operations of the district in the absence of the district chairperson. The chairperson’s seat fell…
By Jennifer Acheng Abim: Residents of Abim district have welcomed the appointment of Maj. Gen Charles Okidi commonly known as Faraday as the new UPDF Air force commander with excitement. On Monday evening president Museveni announced mini changes in the military promoting Okidi…