By Alexander Mackey Okori Cassava plantation (Photo by Alexander Mackey Okori) KARENGA: The leadership of Karenga district is considering enacting an ordinance on mandatory cassava growing in order to promote food security to fight biting hunger in the area. The moves comes at a…
By Joe Wacha and Moses Lokeris Map showing districts in Karamoja Sub-region KOTIDO: For many years, the Jie community in Kotido District has been known for two things: livestock keeping and armed raids. Today however, a new story is emerging. For many young…
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…
Cabinet projects that, once enacted, the law will improve human, animal and plant health, boost consumer confidence in agricultural products and enhance Uganda’s competitiveness in regional and international markets. The government further expects the new regulatory framework to increase farmers’ incomes through…
The valley tank whose construction was launched in September, 2025, is one of the three valley tanks being constructed to support the planned Nangololpolon dam in Kotido district, under a project funded by the government of Uganda and the Federal Republic of…
Kotido District has a population of about 219,700 people, with officials estimating that more than 45,600 households have been severely affected hunger caused by the prolonged dry spell. Emmanuel Oyuku, the Kotido Chief Administrative Officer said reports from sub-county authorities indicate that…
By Moses Lokeris At least 5,000 hectares of crops worth 2 billion shillings are said to have been destroyed by the ongoing dry spell in Kotido District, leaving hundreds of families starring at hunger. Sam Richard Erechu, the Kotido District Production Officer…
The first nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) will begin in July and end in August this year, the government has announced. This as reporter by Daily Monitor will follow the completion of the ongoing farmer registration, onboarding…