By Stanley Ebele Apanamot Majong, suspected cattle rustler The joint security forces in Kotido have made a major breakthrough into a racket of armed Karamojong who have been terrorizing residents. The 405 Brigade Commander, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura said today that that…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries ( MAAIF) has rolled out the onboarding of livestock owners, in the first step towards a systematic, nationwide, bi-annual vaccination program against the devastating Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The initiative according to Dr. Bright Rwamirama…
By Stanley Ebele Patients seeking health services at Rengen Health Centre III in Kotido district are now spending less hours than before following the deployment of 49 intern nurses from Kaabong Nursing School. Initially, the patients would spend between 4-5 hours accessing treatment due…
Stanley Ebele The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kotido has cautioned the elements trying to destabilize peace in district that they are risking their own lives by engaging in armed criminality. John Magezi Lukooki made the warning on Thursday following the rampant…
The Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony , who remains at large. A three-judge panel found “substantial grounds” to believe Kony is responsible for 29 counts, including…
By Moses Lokeris Moroto leaders attending district budget conference for 2026/2027 fiscal year (Credit: Moses Lokeris) The Moroto LCIII chairpersons boycotted the District Budget Conference for the fiscal year 2026/2027 on Tuesday, alleging that they had not been invited. The budget conference…
By Stanley Ebele Residents of West Division in Kotido Municipality are living in fear following a series of night robberies perpetrated by armed men suspected to be Karamojong cattle rustlers that have rocked the community. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, unknown gunmen…
BBC: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a second term amid tight security, following an election marred by violent protests and rejected by the opposition as a sham. The inauguration ceremony was held at a military parade ground…