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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…

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…

Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying Pope Leo XIV warnings

CNN Four bishops were consecrated at the ceremony The Vatican on Thursday July 2, 2026, announced that priests and members of a breakaway Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are in schism and excommunicated. The Society…

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…

Ugandan ex-Ethics and Integrity Minister Dr. Matembe remanded to Luzira Prison

According to the prosecution, during June 2026 at Nakawa Division in Kampala, Matembe allegedly made statements on DK TV Uganda to the effect that “all our taxes are being spent on the Banyankole women ministers.” Prosecutors contend that the remarks were likely…

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…

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