By Mathew Abekson Residents of Kotido district and municipality are living in fear following escalating cases dog bits amid confirmed rabies outbreak. Recently, Charles Ichogor, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) confirmed an outbreak of rabies in the district. He said that several sub counties…
John Bosco Akore Police in Kotido are investigating the death of Anthony Lodweny Lokoumoru, the LCI Chairperson of Nawapet village in Rikitae parish, Panyangara Sub-county, on suspicion of poisoning. Lodweny passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m. after…
Nakapelimoru bridge damaged by heavy rains (Photo by Alexander Mackey Okori) By Alexander Mackey Okori KOTIDO: Despite receiving Shs1 billion from the central government for road rehabilitation, poor road network remains a big problem in Kotido district and as such, pregnant mothers and…
Prosper Gibolo Kotido district health In-Charges receiving motorcycles donated by the Ministry of heath at the district headquarters on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (Credit Prosper Gibolo) The Ministry of Health has bolstered healthcare service delivery in Kotido District with a donation of…
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…
By Moses Lokeris An illustration of Open Defecation The newly sworn-in leaders of Kotido Central Division have mooted plans to enact bylaws on Open Defecation, which has become a common practice among the community their cultural belief and lack of pit latrines.…
Surgeons doing pediatric surgery at St. Kizito Hospital, Matany, Napak district on Monday. Credit: Delux Emmy Alomu A team of health professionals, including doctors, surgeons, and nurses, has launched a seven-day free pediatric surgical camp aimed targeting to benefit over 300…
By Emmy Delux Alomu Wreckage of a vehicle that killed Dr. Simon Icumar Omeke Late Dr. Simon Icumar Omeke-Katakwi DHO Katakwi District Health Officer (DHO) Simon Icumar Omeke died on Tuesday evening in a crash that occurred at Ogoloi village in Akaikai…