Admin Destroyed buildings in the city of Manizales (Credit:BBC) At least 132 people have been confirmed dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely…
LIRA:Lawmakers from Lango Sub-region under their body umbrella code named “Lango Parliamentary Group” have asked the Ministry of Works and Transport to urgently fix critical infrastructure around the Shs470 billion Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City ahead of Uganda’s hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup…
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…