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Hunger kills 15 in Kotido, triggering calls for urgent government intervention

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…

8-year-old boy dies after being hit by ambulance in Nakapiripirit

Kevin Cherop, a resident of Arengesiep Village, Nadip Parish, Tokora Sub-County was reportedly knocked dead on Sunday morning at around 10:15 a.m, along the Tokora–Namalu Highway at Tokora Trading Centre. The Toyota Land Cruiser ambulance, Reg. No. LG0019-085) was transporting a pregnant…

Losilang communities secure land protection certificate amid rising land grabbing

By Hellen Aguyo Residents of Losilang Parish in Kotido North Division in a group photo after receiving certificate of incorporation from Lands Ministry (Gibolo Prosper) The communities of Losilang Ward in Kotido North Division are celebrating a major milestone after receiving a…

Police officer killed in head-on collision along Moroto-Soroti highway

Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said in a statement that the deceased was on his way to Moroto town on a motorcycle, Reg. No. UP 8113 Yamaha YBR blue in color, from Nadunget police barracks when he collided head-on…

Marauding elephants cause misery to Kaabong residents

By Alexander Mackey Okori A herd of elephants (Internet Photo) Communities in Kaabong District, living near Kidepo Valley National Park are in fear with many unable to attend to their gardens following continued attacks by stray elephants from the Park. According to…

WFP launches cash transfers in Karamoja as hunger bites

The Ireland Ambassador to Uganda Gaynor Mags, said that triggered by early-warning systems and forecasts, these funds empower households to prepare by purchasing food, reinforcing homes, or evacuating livestock. By Prosper Gibolo Charles Ichogor, Kotido RDC on black suits handing over cash…

Remnant illegal guns instigating insecurity in North Karamoja, says army

By Moses Lokeris As Karamoja Sub-region is on recovery path after the insecurity that had plagued the region, and stalled development for decades, intelligence reports from security agencies indicate that remnant illegal guns are threatening the peace gains in North Karamoja. This…

Police names vicitms of Kaabong gold mine collapse

The survivors have been identified as Gabriel Aleper, aged 23, a resident of Moruediket village, Moruediket parish, in Kalapata Sub-county, Simon Modo, 20 years, Peter Meri, aged 19, and Rutamio Tubo,17 years, all residents of  Lodwar village, Morulem Parish Kaabong East Sub-county. By…

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