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Nakoreto piggery farmer devastated after thieves steal three gilts worth Shs3.5 million

Paul Adia the LCIII of Maaru sub county confirmed the incident, blaming it to idle youth, whom he says have shunned product work and instead resort to stealing people’s property. By Hellen Aguyo Pigs in pen (Courtesy photo) A renowned piggery farmer…

Kotido residents under huge strain as food prices soar

Moses Lokeris Produce dealers winnowing sorghum at Rengen market (Credit: Moses Lokeris) Prices of basic food commodities, in Kotido district, have risen sharply in the recent months, putting additional strain on already poverty stricken households, prompting concerns over food insecurity across the…

Late Mzee Lokiru gets extraordinary, touching eulogies

An irreplaceable man of tested integrity of all seasons who cherished education and believed that it was a journey, not a destination is how family, relatives, and friends from Karamoja and beyond described the late Mzee Peter Claverton Lokiru. By Hellen Aguyo…

Measles outbreak confirmed in Kotido with 22 accumulative cases recorded

Tony Achuma, the Kotido District Senior Health Educator said that the outbreak was confirmed after blood samples of tests of five people suspected to be having measles tested positive of the disease on March 15, 2026.  By Moses Lokeris Measles outbreak has been…

Kotido District Council tables Shs24 billion budget estimates for FY 2026/2027

By Bondry Kilenga Kotido District Council on Monday, March 23, 2026, laid Shs24 billion budget estimates for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, with health and education sector taking a lion share. The budget was tabled before council by Mathew Lochoto Akerosky, the Secretary…

Kotido Gets Sh2.2 Billion Wage Boost for Massive Staff Recruitment to End Service Delivery Woes

By Bondry Kilenga The central government has boosted Kotido district with Sh2.2 billion wage bill for mass staff recruitment in the financial year 2025, to fill critical vacant positions in a move to enhance service delivery. The this was confirmed to this…

Kotido CAO, DISO Transferred in Latest Shake-up

By Bondry Kilenga Donato Oola Olam, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kotido District and the District Internal Security Officer (DISO) Lt David Aisu have been transferred in an administrative reshuffle. The news about their transfer was confirmed by the district speaker…

Lt. Col. Mugarura Cautions Karamoja Communities Against Poaching

By Alexander Mackey Okori The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru Sub-county, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority…

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