By Mathew Abekson Packed rice to be distributed to 221,000 learners from 284 primary schools across Karamoja Sub-Region(Photo by Mathew Abekson) The World Food Programme (WFP) has embarked on the distribution of home take-away ratio for government aided and community primary school…
By Joe Wacha The Chief Administrative Officer of Kotido District local government has challenged the district councilors to take keen interest in monitoring the delivery of public services in their localities. Emmanuel Oyuku used his address before the district council meeting last…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…