Etoil A Karamoja
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10 March 2026, 10:50 am
NAROWAChiefDemandsActionsAgainstKaramojaNormsUnderminingWomen’s Land Right…
By Helen Aguyo The Executive Director of Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) , an umbrella Community-Based Organization for women groups, Jessica Ruth Ataa, has expressed concern about customary practices in Karamoja that continue to undermine women’s land rights, health, and livelihoods. She notes that despite national laws guaranteeing equality, many women in…
16 September 2025, 10:10 am
Lt. Col. Mugarura cautions Karamoja communities against poaching
The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru subcounty, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and…
28 February 2025, 3:50 pm
Landlords given ultimatum to construct latrines by May
By Stanley Ebele Landlords in Kotido Municipality have been issued an ultimatum to build latrines in 90 days or face litigation or closure. The warning was issued on February 7 by the Health Inspector of Kotido Municipality, Callisto Awar, in…
13 February 2025, 5:47 pm
World Radio Day: Etoil radio praised for peace and growth
By Stanley Ebele As Etoil A Karamoja joined rest of the radio family in the world to mark World Radio Day 2025 on Thursday, listeners commended the broadcaster for its positive contribution to society in terms of peacebuilding, spiritual growth,…
13 January 2025, 3:30 pm
Kacheri health centre III upgrade to Health Centre IV begins in 3 weeks
By Bondry Kilenga The planned upgrade of Kacheri Health Centre III to Health Centre IV status by the Ministry of Health, under the Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project Phase 2, is set to commence in three weeks. Dr Cerino Achar, the…
11 December 2024, 6:22 pm
ACTV experts warn of possible spike in cases of mental illness in karamoja
By Jennifer Acheng &Francis Owiny Mental health experts from the African center for treatment and rehabilitation of torture victims (ACTV) have warned of a possible spike in mental illness cases in Karamoja, if alcoholism and drug abuse are not restrained…
30 July 2024, 1:55 pm
Karamoja leaders angry over Museveni’s comments on Aleper’s death
By Godfrey Eyoku A section of local leaders in the Karamoja subregion are disappointed with the speech President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered to honour the late Simon Peter Aleper. On Friday, President Museveni paid his last respects to the former…
24 July 2024, 3:14 pm
Locals in Nakapelimoru sub-county bitter over the poor state of roads
By Joseph Logola Locals in Nakapelimoru sub-county, in Kotido district have expressed bitterness over the poor state of roads in their area. Currently, the road measuring 18 kilometres, stretching from Kotido town to Nakapelimoru and connecting to Kanair Sub-county and…
27 June 2024, 4:19 pm
ACTV’s role in transforming the lives of torture survivors in Karamoja
By Francis Owiny Kaabong district in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region marked a significant milestone by hosting the June 26th UN day in support of survivors of torture. The event, organised by the African Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims…
18 March 2024, 11:45 am
KAPATU University Council moves Institution accredited by National Council for H…
By Jennifer Acheng The constituted council members of the yet to start, Karamoja peace and technology university (KAPATU) have moved to have the university accredited by the Uganda national council for higher education. (NCHE) This was revealed by the constituted…