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17 January 2025, 5:00 pm
2-year-old dies in incident involving a fallen tree in Pader
By Otim Moses A two-year-old child has died after an incident involving a fallen tree in Omuny Lee village, Aringa parish, Te-Nam subcounty, Pader district. According to the PRO of the Aswa East Region, IP Joe Oloya, on January 14,…
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…
17 January 2025, 4:43 pm
Committee Seeks Ushs98m for St. Luwum Day Commemoration
By Otim Moses The Local Organizing Committee for the 48th commemoration of St. Janani Luwum Day at Wii-Gweng in Mucwini Sub-County, Kitgum district, is looking for Ushs98m to fund its budget. St. Janani Luwum Day is a public holiday, celebrated annually…
16 January 2025, 10:31 am
Climate change triggers fresh fish shortage in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Kitgum district is facing a severe shortage of fresh fish, with demand outstripping local supply and forcing consumers to rely on expensive imports from outside the district. Alfred Omony, the Kitgum District Fisheries Officer and Production Officer,…
10 January 2025, 6:18 pm
27 hospitalised as cholera breaks out in Lamwo district
By Otim Moses A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Lamwo district, and health officials have revealed that twenty-seven people were receiving treatment at Agoro Health Centre III by Friday morning. According to Dr Omoya Denish Ochula, the Lamwo District…
8 January 2025, 11:25 am
20-year-old man killed over shs2, 000 debt
By Otim Moses A 20-year-old man from Lamogi village, Ladotonen parish, Kiteny subcounty, Kitgum district, was murdered on Monday, January 6, 2025, by his colleague over a debt of Shs 2,000. The deceased, identified as Odongo Denis, also known as…
8 January 2025, 11:13 am
Residents warned against bush burning
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson, Mr. Arwai Christopher Obol, has issued a stern warning to residents to desist from bush burning during this dry season, emphasising that the practice is causing damage to crops and grasses vital for…
17 December 2024, 3:40 pm
NWSC Kitgum to drill two new wells to enhance water supply
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kitgum is set to drill two new production wells to provide alternative water sources and ensure clean, potable water for its customers. Ms Caro Mercy Abonyo, the NWSC…
16 December 2024, 5:15 pm
56 people arrested during a night operation in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Joint Security Forces in Kitgum, led by the police, arrested 56 people on Wednesday who were found moving past midnight. ASP Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander (DPC), stated that the joint security…
13 December 2024, 12:31 pm
LCIII chairperson arrested for financial mismanagement
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The police at Kitgum Central Police Station are holding the LCIII Chairperson and a technocrat from Kitgum Matidi sub county in Kitgum district over alleged financial mismanagement. Mr. Thomas Lapyem, the sub county chairperson, is believed…