By Bondry Kilenga Security authorities in Kotido District have announced plans to convene a crucial meeting with political figures to address tensions and prevent violence stemming from the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) internal elections and in anticipation of the upcoming general…
Bondry Kilenga Cases of election violence have reportedly risen in Rengen Sub-County, Kotido District following the ongoing nationwide NRM party elections. Reports from the sub county authorities indicate that at least seven cases have been reported in less than one month. Elijah…
By Stanley Ebele The NRM District Executive Committee (DEC) of Kotido has assumed office without the blessing of their predecessors. The new team, led by Dr. Paul Lochap, took over office on Monday June 16, 2023, in a ceremony witnessed by the…
By Prosper Gibolo Diocesan Development Services -North Karamoja (DDS-NK), has launched a six months immunisation drive dubbed Echipichip Ikicham project. Benjamin Adiaka, the Project Coordinator says the Shs184 million Project funded by Gavi under the Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF) will be implemented…
By Bondry Kilenga The residents and local leaders of Rikitae and Kanair sub-counties in Kotido district are living in fear following a spike in violent attacks carried out by knife-wielding criminals. Daniel Ilukol, the LCIII chairperson of Rikitae sub-county, says that his…
By Philip Lokoro and Tito Lowanyanga A section of teachers at Napumpum and Lokitelaebu primary schools in Kotido district have expressed concern over the high rates of school dropouts. Out of the 1,654 pupils registered at Napumpum primary school at the beginning…
By Bondry Kilenga The Chief Administrative Officer-CAO of Kotido district, Donato Oola, has issued a stern warning to public officers, banning them from participating in the NRM party activities with the exception of only voting. According to Oola, numerous complaints have been…
By Bondry Kilenga The Resident District Commissioner-RDC of Kotido district, Charles Ichogor, has issued a stern warning to individuals engaging children in child labour, saying they will face the wrath of the law. According to Ichogor, in Kotido many children, mostly girls…