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…
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…
URN The Catholic Church in Masaka Diocese has launched an emergency humanitarian appeal, calling on the public to support communities in the Karamoja sub-region that are struggling with severe food shortages following a prolonged drought. In a pastoral letter addressed to deans,…
By Alexander Mackey Okori IP Mike Longole, Mt. Moroto Regional PRO (Courtesy Photo) NAPAK: Police in Napak district have launched investigations into an incident, in which a group of unidentified thugs on the night of July 12, 2026, broke into the district…
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…
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…