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Gov’t ban on morning drinking evokes mixed opinions in Kotido

By Moses Lokeris Elders drinking Ajon in a cycle (Courtesy Photo) KARAMOJA:The move by the government to regulate drinking hours has sparked a debate in Kotido Municipality, with some people welcoming it as a bold attempt to restore productivity and discipline, while…

Gov’t bans early morning drinking, sets 3:00 pm as official opening time for bars

By Admin A group of locals drinking malwa in a cycle (Internet Photo) NATIONAL:The government of Uganda on Tuesday August 11, 2026, set 3:00 p.m as official opening time for bars, malwa (local brew) drinking joints and other alcohol outlets across the country,…

Karenga leaders demand urgent action as elephants kill five people in six months

By Alexander Mackey Okori Map showing Sub-counties most affected by elephant invasion in Kerenga District Karenga district leaders have demanded urgent government action to persistent cases of human-wildlife conflict following a series of deadly elephant attacks that have left many families grieving. The most Sub-Counties of Kapedo, Naopore,…

NRM intensifies mobilisation in Karamoja ahead of local council elections

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…

Karenga leaders bury their political rivalries, focus on service delivery

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…

Lack of office space hindering operations of Kapeta Sub-county

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…

Lawmakers push for tarmacking of key security and mineral roads

Members of Parliament during plenary session held on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 (Credit: Parliament Website) Members of Parliament are calling on government to increase the coverage of road networks across the country, in the infrastructure agenda highlighted by President Yoweri Museveni during…

Misuse of gov’t vehicles and motorcycles must stop, public servants warned

Kotido district officials during the handover of vehicle to production department held at the district headquarters (Photo by Prosper Gibolo) By Prosper Gibolo District officials found to be abusing government cars and motorcycles will face severe disciplinary action, Kotido district authorities have…

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