Tag Archives: William Komakech

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of Labongo Akwang sub-county in Kitgum district on Friday forcefully escorted on foot three pastoralists along with their cattle out of their area to the neighbouring Lamwo district. The forceful eviction follows the expiry of an ultimatum issued by both the sub-county leaders …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new wave of aggression targeting security personnel by boda-boda riders operating past curfew time in Kitgum municipality has left the police stunned. At least three security officers implementing Covid-19 guidelines have been attacked and injured within Pandwong and Central division in the past one …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in Kitgum opposed to the vaccination against Covid-19 are buying vaccination cards without receiving the jab. The Kitgum Resident District Commissioner William Komakech and Covid-19 taskforce chairperson says that they have received information about teachers dodging vaccines and opting for fake documents. Recently, the …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in Kitgum municipality are struggling to enforce Covid-19 guidelines during curfew hours due to lack of patrol vehicles. Kitgum Resident District Commissioner William Komakech says two cars used by the police in the district for transporting security personnel and emergency responses have been …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security officials in Kitgum district have issued a warning to residents and political leaders against attacking nomadic pastoralists. The warning follows a statement made by the Chua West Member of Parliament Philip Polly Okin Ojara, over the weekend inciting locals to “treat Balalo cattle as …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herds of elephants have strayed from Kidepo Valley National park into community farmlands in Orom sub-county, Kitgum district. The elephants reportedly invaded three parishes of Gule, Lungayura and Lolwa in early June according to reports from local authorities. Orom sub-county chairperson Johnson Todera Acellam says …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security in Kitgum district has launched a crackdown against owners of pick-up trucks and cargo vehicles violating the restrictions instituted to curb the further spread of the coronavirus in the country. Kitgum Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech says the move follows reports that some cargo …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudan authorities are demanding the extradition of a Ugandan housemaid who is reported to have stolen USD 5,000  (17.6 million Shillings) from her employer in Juba. The suspect identified as Joan Oyella, a resident of Ayull cell in Pager division, Kitgum municipality is reported …

  Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents in Kitgum district have been asked to isolate their children who returned from school pending a mass Covid-19 testing exercise. The caution from medical workers and leaders comes just a day after 47 students out of 280 who were subjected to the RDT …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a mad rush for COVID-19 vaccines at designated vaccination centres in Kitgum district amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Health officials in the district disclosed that more than 500 people were vaccinated on Monday, the highest number recorded in a …