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Nakoreto piggery farmer devastated after thieves steal three gilts worth Shs3.5 million

Paul Adia the LCIII of Maaru sub county confirmed the incident, blaming it to idle youth, whom he says have shunned product work and instead resort to stealing people’s property. By Hellen Aguyo Pigs in pen (Courtesy photo) A renowned piggery farmer…

Teso leaders decry lack of road equipment, staffing gaps

The report released last month highlighted significant wide disparities in service delivery across the districts of Teso and Karamoja sub-regions, which has triggered concerns among a section of leaders. By Delux Emmy Alomu Serere-district-leaders-led-by-State-Minister-for-Fisheries-Hellen-Adoa-L-during-the-launch-of-Odapakol-Olumot-Atese-road-rehabilitation-works-Photo-by-Alexander-Okori A section of district leaders in the Teso…

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…

One dead, one missing in Loyoro gold mine collapse

By Simon Lomonyang Adigil Two artisanal miners have been confirmed dead after illegal gold mining site in Loriwo Village, Lokanayona Parish, Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong district collapsed and buried them alive. The deceased have been identified as Kiyonga Longole, (32 yrs), a resident…

Seven traders escape death as truck catches fire

Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson Mike Longole, said all the passengers were evacuated safely with the exception of one female, who sustained burn injuries while attempting to retrieve her goods from the burning vehicle.  By Alexander Mackey Okori At least seven Kenyan traders…

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