By Prosper Gibolo Moses Ogwang, prime suspect while at the residence of LCI Chairperson Acholi Quarters, Kotido Municipality (Photo Credit: Prosper Gibolo) KOTIDO:Police in Kotido Central Police Station have rescued 17 people and arrested three suspects believed to be part of a human trafficking…
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…
Hellen Aguyo Okello Taxis and Buses waiting for passengers at Kotido bus park (Credit: Prosper Gibolo) KOTIDO: The high fuel costs across the country are having ripple effect on the economy, pushing high the cost of transportation, goods and services specially in…
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…
Livestock impounded by joint security forces during anti-rustling operation in Kaabong (Credit:ASTU) KAABONG: A joint security operation by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has led to the arrest of a suspected notorious cattle rustler and impoundment…
By Cindrella Atenyo KARAMOJA: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up grassroots mobilization in Karamoja ahead of the nationwide Village Women Committee and LC1 elections, scheduled for July 23 and 28, 2026, respectively. On Sunday, the party’s regional secretariat convened district leaders…
By Hellen Aguyo Okello diversity-support-people-holding-hands-trust-unity-community-against-sky-background-hand-diverse-group-solidarity-united-team-building-collaboration-teamwork-success KARENGA: Political leaders in Karenga District have agreed to bury their political differences and work together for economic transformation. The agreement was reached during a consultative meeting held at Apoka lodge on Friday, July 17, 2027, and chaired…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Losakucha Health Centre II quarantine centre turned into office for Kapeta Sub-County (Credit: Alexander Mackey Okori) KOTIDO: Katepa Sub-county in Kotido district is struggling to operate without administration block, eight years after its creation. Kapeta Sub-county curved from…