By Alexander Mackey Okori The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has intensified a crackdown on poaching in Karamoja, following a surge in illegal wildlife trade. Game meat is evidently being sold openly in markets across Napumpum, Nakapelimoru, Kacheri sub counties in Kotido District;…
By Bondry Kilenga Women farmers in Kotido district under their umbrella body Kotido Women Farmer’s Forum have urged the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to relax guidelines for accessing funds under the GROW project. Lilly Grace Nachan, the chairperson of…
By Stanley Ebele KARAMOJA: Only 3.1 percent of the funds meant for women in business under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project has been disbursed in the Karamoja sub- region. The findings are contained in Ministry of…
By Stanley Ebele The suspension of USAID funding has created hug gaps in the treatment and management of TB, HIV and malaria in Kotido district health department. Almost all health facilities in the district depended on the USAID funding for the treatment…
By Stanley Ebele The people and leaders of Kotido district have joined the Uganda’s security fraternity in mourning the former 405 Brigade commander, Col. David Byaruhanga. His demise was on Friday confirmed by the 3rd Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Wilberforce Sserunkuma. Brig.…
By Stanley Ebele, Jeniffer Acheng and Alexander Mackey Okori The stringent guidelines in accessing the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project loan have left several women entrepreneurs in Kotido frustrated and disillusioned. The gender ministry-based project worth Shs824 billion, launched in September 2024,…
Bondry Kilenga March 15, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of His Highness Rwot Mathias Okello Ngolryeko Aryon IV as the cultural leader of Ethur Community is underway. The ceremony which marks a significant milestone for the Ethur community , commenced last night at…
By Stanley Ebele Cabinet has given special consideration to the women from Karamoja, Bukedi and Busoga sub regions by offering a two- percent reduction on the GROW Project. The announcement was given during the Centenary Bank engagement with the business women at…