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20 February 2026, 6:43 pm
Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate cattle dips in Kitgum
By Otim Moses The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party President, Jimmy Akena, has announced plans by the Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate a cattle dip site in Ogwapoke Village, Pobech Parish, Mucwini East Sub county, Kitgum District. The cattle dip,…
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,…
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…
15 August 2025, 6:15 pm
Lamwo farmer combats climate change with UGX 15 million irrigation investment
By Otim Moses Farmers in Lamwo District are adapting to the severe effects of climate change by turning to irrigation to sustain food production. In recent months, unpredictable rainfall and prolonged dry spells have slowed agricultural productivity, leaving many farmers…
14 August 2025, 3:05 pm
Agro Foundation Limited to pilot maize growing in Lamwo
By Otim Moses Agro Foundation Limited, known for cultivating high-value crops such as coffee, cashew nuts, macadamia, and avocado, has launched a pilot maize-growing project in Anaka Sub-county, Lamwo District. The initiative aims to help smallholder farmers transition from subsistence…
2 May 2025, 2:00 pm
Acholi sub-region targets one million hectares of coffee gardens
By Otim Moses The Acholi sub-region is set to become a major coffee-producing hub, with ambitious plans to expand coffee cultivation to one million hectares over the next three years. This target is being spearheaded by the Operation Wealth Creation…
1 May 2025, 4:31 pm
Acholi farmers urged to grow coffee instead of selling land
By Otim Moses Farmers in the Acholi sub-region have been urged to grow coffee instead of selling their land cheaply to for unproductive use. The call was made by Rtd. Brig. Gen. John Charles Anywar, the Operation Wealth Creation Director…
28 March 2025, 7:01 pm
ECOTRUST trains Kitgum farmers on Farm Voice Radio
By Otim Moses The Environmental Conservation Trust Uganda- ECOTURST with funding from FCDO on Thursday, March 28th, 2025 trained Kitgum farmers on Farm Voice Radio Program that will enhance their productivity. While speaking to selected Farmers from Labongo Akwang, Namokora,…
26 March 2025, 5:53 pm
Called to serve ministries donates over 200 hand hoes to farmers
By Otim Moses Called to Serve Ministries – Kitgum branch in Bajere has donated 210 hand hoes to farmers ahead of the planting season. While handing over the hand hoes to beneficiary households in Bajere, Senior Pastor Okum Ronald said…
17 January 2025, 4:50 pm
Kitgum farmers urged to plan early for first planting season
By Otim Moses Farmers in Kitgum District and neighboring areas have been urged to use the dry season as a planning period for the first planting season, which begins in late March or early April. The call was made by…