Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District has launched a 55 million Shillings afforestation project in five public primary schools. The project, funded under the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) initiative, aims to enhance climate resilience and support sustainable development in the district. According to David Oyok Wany, the …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected outbreak of the Monkeypox (MPOX) disease has been reported in Kitgum district, with two brothers isolated at Kitgum General Hospital. The brothers, aged 5 and 8, were admitted to the hospital after presenting classic symptoms of the disease. According to Dr. Henry …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has rolled out the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in Kitgum district. The project aims to increase productivity, market access, and resilience for selected value chains. The project, funded by the World Bank, will be …
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KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering sh700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report from the Child and Family Protection Unit at Kitgum Central Police Station has raised alarms over child safety in Kitgum district, revealing that 27 children have gone missing in the past 10 months. The report disclosed that of the 27 missing children, 14 …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District leaders have raised concern about the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) decision to transport impounded charcoal to Lira for auction. The leaders are demanding an explanation from the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) about the sudden change in procedure. Ocitti …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kitgum district have launched an investigation into circumstances that led to the death of a 62-year-old woman. Margaret Acayo’s body was found at about 3 am on Wednesday, 100 meters from her home in Paibwor North village, in Labongo Layamo Sub-county. Local …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Fr. Christopher Komakech, the Parish Priest of Christ the King Parish Kitgum has urged school administrators to prioritize the safety of students. His call follows the death of Benita Hellen Lamwaka, a former student of YY Okot Memorial College, who was struck in the …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five soldiers will appear before the field court martial at Pajimo Military barracks in Kitgum district today for torturing a suspected motorcycle thief. The five soldiers were arrested after they were found to have participated in flogging the suspected thief on camera. Jimmy Segawa Ebil, …
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