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Acholi Sub-region

15 October 2026, 5:06 pm

Acholi residents call for affordable electricity amid charcoal ban

By Agness Agilo Residents in the Acholi sub-region have welcomed the enforcement of the presidential directive banning commercial charcoal trade but are calling for affordable alternatives to support its implementation and protect livelihoods. On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, the Electricity…

26 June 2026, 2:45 pm

Climate-smart mechanisation gains ground in Acholi

By Daniel Omuge Farmers in the Acholi Sub-region are increasingly embracing climate-smart agricultural mechanisation following a strategic partnership between Shalom Ventures and Palladium under the Climate Smart Jobs initiative, aimed at improving productivity, reducing post-conflict farming challenges, and strengthening resilience…