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Recent posts
31 January 2026, 9:52 pm
Kitgum’s Pager River faces pollution and encroachment
By Otim Moses Pager River, one of Kitgum District’s most important water sources, is experiencing increasing environmental degradation due to unchecked human activity, rapid population growth, and weak enforcement of environmental laws, according to local observations and past research. Over…
30 January 2026, 1:05 pm
Lango diocese pilgrims prepare for St Janani Luwum day journey
By Otim Moses Pilgrims from Lango Diocese will be flagged off in early February ahead of this year’s St Janani Luwum Day commemoration, which is scheduled to take place at Wi-Gweng in Mucwini Sub county, Kitgum District. According to the…
30 January 2026, 12:51 pm
Three killed in suspected arson attack in Kitgum district
By Otim Moses Three people have been confirmed dead following a suspected arson attack in Bajere South Village, Labongo Akwang Sub county, Kitgum District. The deceased are Odida Michael, the head of the household, his wife Oyella Alice, and their…
30 January 2026, 10:26 am
Reports highlight worsening climate crisis in Northern Uganda
By Otim Moses Latest reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that Northern Uganda is facing severe climate vulnerability, characterised by rising temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall. According to Uganda’s National State of the Environment Report 2024, the region is experiencing…
30 January 2026, 10:14 am
Climate change drives Kitgum farmers into green business during dry season
By Otim Moses Climate change is reshaping livelihoods in Kitgum District, as farmers turn prolonged dry seasons into an opportunity through green business farming. In northern Uganda, the dry season, which begins in early November, has become longer and hotter,…
23 January 2026, 2:04 pm
Kitgum District Chairperson-Elect thanks FDC for mentoring his leadership
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson-elect, Hon. Toolit Tonny Blair, has thanked the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for mentoring him and shaping him into a better leader, despite winning the seat on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket.…
11 January 2026, 2:11 pm
Kitgum mayoral candidates pledge to protect the environment
By Otim Moses At least eight aspiring candidates contesting the mayoralty of Kitgum Municipality have unveiled manifestos emphasising environmental protection, with tree planting emerging as a key priority. One of the aspirants, Mr Komakech Geoffrey, a former employee of Kitgum…
31 December 2025, 7:04 pm
Climate change affects Kitgum kraals amid water and pasture shortages
By Otim Moses Animals kept in kraals in Kitgum District to protect them from Karamojong cattle raids are now struggling with the effects of climate change, particularly high temperatures and a prolonged dry season. The kraals, which were established by…
29 December 2025, 5:49 pm
Minister for Environment Condemns Bush Burning in Northern Uganda
The State Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, has condemned the practice of bush burning, warning that it destroys soil nutrients and degrades the environment. Speaking during a visit to northern Uganda, particularly the Acholi sub-region, the…
29 December 2025, 3:30 pm
Two campaign team members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar detained in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Two members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar’s campaign team, including her chief campaign manager, are currently being detained by police in Kitgum District. The two were summoned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on 23 December 2025…