By Moses Lokeris Farmers during exhibition show organised by ESAF Uganda (Courtesy Photo) Kotido district through the department of production and marketing has intensified preparations for the upcoming farmers’ learning event. The two-day event will be held at the district headquarters from September…
By Moses Lokeris The outgoing Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Dr. Kazimba launching emergency relief food at North Karamoja Diocese (Photo by Moses Lokeris KARAMOJA:The outgoing Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, has…
Agency Some of the wheat gardens that have dried off due to scorching sun. More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region’s…
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…