By Prosper Gibolo The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has repaired 14 nonfunctional boreholes in Kotido district as part of Quick Impact projects implemented by Karamoja cluster III. The rehabilitated boreholes are located in the sub-counties of Nakapelimoru Panyangara, Loletio and Kamor.…
By Bondry Kilenga Kotido Boda boda riders pose in the newly constructed shade photo by Bondry Kilenga The Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF has handed over a newly constructed shed to boda boda riders in Kotido Municipality in a move aimed to enhance…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Paul Lokwawui, shop operator shot by the suspected Karamojong armed robbers (Credit: Police) Two people have critically been injured after a group of 19 Karamojong assailants armed with three guns raided local shop in Lochom trading centre in…
By Stanley Ebele A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier attached to Lobanya detachment in Kotido District has been shot dead, with another injured in a fierce fire exchange with an armed Karamojong cattle rustler. The incident occurred on Monday at 6:00 AM in…
By Lazarus Apunyo The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has been extolled for its vigorous role in pacifying Karamoja, a region that faced turmoil and unrest due to cattle raids orchestrated by the armed cattle rustlers. Speaking at the retirement ceremony of…
By Lazarus Apunyo The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has retired 82 lower-ranking officers who have been serving in the 3rd Infantry Division, with a call on them not to waste their retirement package but instead invest in income generating ventures. The…
By News Team The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party supporters in several parts of Kotido district and Municipality, did not show the same level of enthusiasm in the Mayor, LCV chairperson, and LCV councilor primaries as they did in the recent election…
By Stantly Ebele The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has beefed-up security in Karenga district following violent protests sparked by delayed declaration of the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primary results. On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at around 6:00 AM,…