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Gov’t allocates Shs50 billion for r emergency food relief in Karamoja

Karamojong pastoralists helplessly stirring at dry Kanawat bridge in Kotido District, wondering where to water their livestock from By Alexander Mackey Okori Government has allocated Shs50 billion for emergency food relief in Karamoja, with the funds drawn from the national emergency fund…

More than 53,000 foreigners deported in South Africa migration campaign

BBC Protests have been held across South Africa as thousands demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country (BBC) The South African government says more than 53000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a “migration management” campaign five weeks…

VP Alupo urges collaboration as Teso Parliamentary Group names new leadership

This new leadership was decided upon after a thorough vetting process overseen by a committee led by Jeje Odongo, the Member of Parliament for Orungo County, after MPs were asked to express their interest in various positions. By Emmanuel Alomu VP Alupo…

Security forces in Karamoja condemn mob justice, call for concerted efforts in ending cross-border insecurity

Maj. Gen. Sserunkuma underscored the need for closer collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and communities in the districts of Kotido and Kaabong as a mechanism in addressing cross-border cattle theft, communal conflict, and highway robberies being masterminded by the armed individuals who…

Kisanja No More Sleep: Chris Obore, six Parliament officials remanded to Luzira Prison over alleged embezzlement of Shs27.2 billion

Source: Investigator The Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday, July 2, 2026 remanded Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore and six other senior parliamentary officials to Luzira Prison over multiple counts of alleged embezzlement, causing financial loss, and money laundering involving…

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…

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…

Kotido residents express mixed opinions about Heroes’ Day

Following the ban on the traditional pomp, mammoth crowds, military parades, medal-awarding ceremonies and rotational district hosted celebrations, this year’s event was held virtually and restricted to 25 invited guests drawn from the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, and religious institutions, according to the…

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