Etoil A Karamoja
Kaabong District Local Government
7 March 2025, 9:45 am
Kaabong prison authorities under scrutiny for flouting presidential executive or…
By Kilenga Bondry Kaabong prison authorities are under scrutiny for flagrantly disregarding Presidential Executive Order No. 3, which explicitly prohibits the cutting of trees and the trading of charcoal. According to Loyoro Sub County authorities, prisoners have been cutting down…
7 March 2025, 9:25 am
Loyoro sub county staffs abandon quarters citing insecurity
By Kilenga Bondry The staff quarters in Loyoro Sub County, built in 2015, now stand abandoned, a stark reminder of the ongoing insecurity that affects the region. Initially intended to house key officials, the facility remains unoccupied due to its…
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…
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…