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11 June 2026, 11:45 am
Akori pledges poverty eradication and accelerated development in northern Uganda
By Isaac Olweny The newly appointed State Minister for Northern Uganda, Beatrice Akello Akori, has pledged to prioritise poverty eradication and the effective implementation of government programs aimed at transforming livelihoods across the region. Akori, who also serves as the…
7 June 2026, 7:38 am
516 households in Lamwo to receive restocking funds
By Otim Moses A total of 516 households in Lamwo District are set to receive restocking funds amounting to UGX 2.3 billion in June 2026. The Lamwo District Chairperson, Mr Oyet Sisto Ocen, said that the list of beneficiaries selected…
9 April 2026, 8:14 pm
Climate-smart training empowers Lamwo coffee farmers
By Otim Moses Coffee farmers in Padibe East Subcounty, Lamwo District, are adopting more climate-resilient farming practices through structured monthly trainings supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. The trainings, held twice a month, are equipping farmers…
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…