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Behind Prison Walls: over 600 inmates crammed into Moroto Government Prison built for 160

By Cinderella Atenyo Uganda Human Rights Commission officials led by the Chairperson, Mariam Fauzat Wangadya, addessing the media after their visit at Moroto government prisons ( Credit: Cinderella Atenyo) For hundreds of inmates at Moroto Government Prison, finding a decent place to…

Abim leaders demand military barracks along Kotido border to curb renewed cattle theft

By Moses Lokeris District leaders from Kotido, Abim Pader, Agago and Kitgum during the cross boarder peace Dialogue at Loparpar in Kotido(Credit: Moses Lokeris.) Persistent cattle theft in Abim district by the suspected Karamojong cattle raiders has prompted calls for the establishment…

Bishop Eibu calls for peace between Karamojong and Turkana pastoralists

By Prosper Gibolo The Bishop of Kotido Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dominic Eibu, has called on the Karamojong and the Turkana pastoralists to embrace peace, unity and peaceful coexistence amid renewed tensions over cattle raids and insecurity. The recent wave of cattle…

Kaabong District Inspector of Schools warns against coaching PLE candidates

By Alexander Mackey Okori PLE Candidates writing their exams (Courtesy Photo) Kaabong Acting District Inspector of Schools, Stephen Akileng, has cautioned head teachers and invigilators against coaching candidates as the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) starts today. According to Uganda National Examination…

Kaabong leaders embark on security dialogues to end renewed cattle raids and killings

By Suzan Aanyu and Bonny Aridar Community members attending security dialogue at Kachikoli Primary School in Kaabong West (Credit: Etoil Team) Leaders in Kaabong District have embarked on security dialogues with communities in an effort to restore peace following a fresh wave…

Over Shs5.8 billion PDM funds not yet recovered in Kotido Municipality

By Wendy Awor Kotido Municipality has so far recovered only Shs 1.16 million from just one Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiary, representing a recovery rate of just 0.02 percent of more than Shs 5.8 billion disbursed to 6,157 beneficiaries. Under the PDM, a government initiative launched…

Ambulance driver arrested over death of pregnant woman in Napak

By Alexander Okori Police in Moroto district have arrested a driver of an ambulance belonging to Toroma County in Katakwi District for allegedly knocking dead a pregnant woman along the Soroti-Moroto Highway in Napak District. The suspect, identified as Julius Aleper, was driving a Toyota Land…

Kotido elders reflect on gains, challenges since Independence

By Alexander Mackey Okori KOTIDO: As Uganda prepares to mark 64th Independence Anniversary Friday, October 9, 2026, reflections from a section of elders in Kotido District paints a mixed picture, with pride in the country’s peace and development achievements tempered by concerns over…

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