The Rastafarian community says the ban on smoking cannabis infringes on their rights to religious freedom (BBC) KENYA: Kenya’s High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes. The Rastafarian community…
By Lazaro Apunyo Voters checking on their particulars in the voters register (Courtesy Photo) MOROTO: Over 15,000 voters in Moroto district have missed voter registration and display exercise ahead of the upcoming Local Council I (LCI) and Women Council elections. Esther Immaculate…
By Proper Gibolo Students taking part in Volleyball competitions at Sacred Hearts GULU:Karamoja Zone’s poor performance in the ongoing 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Ball Games II Championship has been attributed to inadequate preparations. Karamoja Zone is represented by…
Kotido district officials during the handover of vehicle to production department held at the district headquarters (Photo by Prosper Gibolo) By Prosper Gibolo District officials found to be abusing government cars and motorcycles will face severe disciplinary action, Kotido district authorities have…
Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, MP for Bardege-Layibi Division in Gulu City moved the motion that was adopted by the House (Credit: Parliament X Account) Parliament on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, passed a resolution urging the Government to review its university undergraduate sponsorship programme…
Karamojong pastoralists helplessly stirring at dry Kanawat bridge in Kotido District, wondering where to water their livestock from By Alexander Mackey Okori Government has allocated Shs50 billion for emergency food relief in Karamoja, with the funds drawn from the national emergency fund…
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…
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…