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…
Under the new arrangement, introduced early this year, farmers will bear the cost of the vaccines, while the government will continue to fund the services of veterinary officers administering the vaccines, as well as the transportation and cold chain costs involved in…
Paul Adia the LCIII of Maaru sub county confirmed the incident, blaming it to idle youth, whom he says have shunned product work and instead resort to stealing people’s property. By Hellen Aguyo Pigs in pen (Courtesy photo) A renowned piggery farmer…
Under the initiative, each beneficiary household is expected to receive Shs5 million in cash, equivalent to the value of five head of cattle. Priority under the first phase has been given to elderly persons, widows and widowers, former abductees, female-headed households, unemployed…
By Suzan Aanyu Unnecessary selling of food stuff has been cited as one of the major drivers contributing to food insecurity among households in Kotido district. This was raised by the locals during a community dialogue aimed at promoting inclusive participation and…
By Moses Lokeris Livestock farmers in Kotido district are crying foul over a drop in livestock prices in various markets, blaming it on middlemen who take advantage of the current food crisis to exploit them. According to them, they are forced to…