President Yoweri Museveni has intervened in a longstanding dispute between pastoralists and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) over grazing rights in the Pian Upe game reserve, permitting communities to graze their livestock in the reserve temporarily. The conflict, which escalated in September after…
By Stanley Ebele Aerial view of Lokatap rock in Rengen Sub-county, home to over 1,000 wild hyraxes (Credit: Stanley Ebele) KOTIDO, UGANDA: Nestled amidst the rugged rocks of Rengen Sub-county in Kotido district, the ordinary village of Lokatap, with an estimated population…
Alexander Mackey Okori Government through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has commenced the construction electric fence around Kidepo National Valley Park in Karenga district in an effort to prevent wild animals especially elephants, from entering people’s homes and farms. The animals have…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Amid indebtedness for the government’s development efforts, leaders from Kotido district have made a strong reminder to President Yoweri Museveni about appalling state of roads and unfulfilled pledges, calling for urgent action on persistent challenges that threaten to…
By Stanley Ebele Residents of Kotido district have outlined key priorities they want president Museveni to address in his next term of office if he wins the 2026 elections. Among the priorities is construction of at least three dams to provide water…
By Alexander Mackey Okori There is heightened security in Kotido town ahead of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party presidential candidate and incumbent President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni visit for his campaigns ahead of 2026 general elections. Museveni, who is currently traversing the…
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By Alexander Mackey Okori Pressure is mounting on Kotido District leaders to repair bad roads within the town and ensure that the town is tidy ahead of Yoweri Museveni’s visit next week as part of his one-week campaign trail in the Karamoja…