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…
By Moses Lokeris At least 5,000 hectares of crops worth 2 billion shillings are said to have been destroyed by the ongoing dry spell in Kotido District, leaving hundreds of families starring at hunger. Sam Richard Erechu, the Kotido District Production Officer…
Kampala former Lord Mayor, Erias Lwago (Courtesy Photo) A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, has himself been charged with a treason-related offence. Erias Lukwago appeared before a magistrate’s court in…
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…
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…
Statistics from the office of the district forest officer indicates that more than 8,400 trees are cut down for charcoal monthly more than 4000 tree Uganda losses annually. By Moses Lokeris A group of women carrying charcoal on their heads to take…
Addressing journalists on Monday at the Supreme Court in Kampala, Mawanda said the Judiciary had anticipated a surge in election-related disputes and had undertaken capacity-building initiatives to ensure judicial officers are adequately prepared to handle the workload. Under the Parliamentary Elections Act,…
By Moses Lokeris An illustration of Open Defecation The newly sworn-in leaders of Kotido Central Division have mooted plans to enact bylaws on Open Defecation, which has become a common practice among the community their cultural belief and lack of pit latrines.…