Etoil A Karamoja
Kotido District
10 August 2026, 5:29 pm
Kotido registers decline in malaria prevalence rate
By Hellen Aguyo Okello The malaria vaccine and sleeping under long-lasting insecticidal nets have been shown to help reduce the severity of malaria, a disease responsible for fatalities among children aged between three months and five years and expectant mothers…
15 July 2026, 8:50 am
Kotido tightens grip on misuse of government vehicles
By Prosper Gibolo Authorities in Kotido District have warned of tough disciplinary action against officials found abusing government vehicles and motorcycles. The warning was issued during the handover of brand new vehicle to production department, donated by the Ministry of…
14 July 2026, 9:39 am
Poor roads hurting trade and access to healthcare services in Kotido
By Alexander Mackey Okori Despite receiving Shs1 billion from the central government for road rehabilitation, poor road network remains a big problem in Kotido district and as such, pregnant mothers and other patients have found it hard to reach the health…
24 June 2026, 10:34 am
Security Operatives, Politicians Warned Against Protecting Criminals
By Ogenrwot Sam The LCIII Chairperson of Lolelia South Sub-county, Koom John Bosco has raised concern over what he described as the continued interference by some security officers and politicians who allegedly protect suspected criminals and cattle raiders. Speaking during…
23 June 2026, 6:29 pm
5000 gardens Shs200 billion affected by prolonged dry spell in Kotido district
By Lokeris Moses The Kotido district Production office has registered 5,000 hectares of gardens which have been affected by the current drought across the district. Sam Richard Erechu, the Kotido district Production Officer says his office collected data from all…
10 March 2026, 10:50 am
NAROWA Chief Demands Actions Against Karamoja Norms Undermining Women’s La…
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…
31 August 2025, 12:19 pm
Kotido joins Uganda in cancer awareness, fundraising run
By Stanley Ebele Corporate workers of Kotido district and Centenary bank on Sunday joined the rest of the country in a cancer awareness run. The run was meant to raise community awareness about cancer but also fundraise for Uganda Rotary…
13 June 2025, 8:30 pm
North Karamoja diocese sets focus on environmental conservation
By Alexander Mackey Okori Diocesan Development Services-DDS-North Karamoja has commissioned smart energy-saving stoves at Rengen and Lopuyo primary schools in Kotido district, in an effort to reduce indiscriminate cutting of trees for firewood. The stoves, constructed at a cost of…
13 June 2025, 8:02 pm
Briquette initiative empowers Kotido women and men in conservation
By Bondry Kilenga A groundbreaking initiative is underway in Kotido district, where selected women and men are being trained in briquette making under the supervision of green leaf consults. This innovative project aims to empower the community economically while promoting…
29 April 2025, 1:43 pm
Vandalism: A persistent threat to water utilities in Kotido
By John Bosco Akore Acts of vandalism and poor maintenance of water sources continue to impact access to safe and clean water for residents in Kotido District and Municipality. A report from UMBRELLA, a consortium of government water bodies…