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Kitgum district
31 October 2026, 8:25 pm
ADRA Uganda, CDO mobilise farmers to combat climate change in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Farmers in Lagoro Subcounty, Kitgum District, have been urged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and protect the environment as efforts intensify to address the growing impact of climate change on household livelihoods. The call was made during…
18 October 2026, 8:00 am
Climate change pushes Orom Families into poverty
By Otim Moses Climate change has pushed households in Orom Sub-county, Chua East County, Kitgum District, into poverty following prolonged drought that has disrupted the farming season. The concern was raised during a community baraza held on October 17, 2026,…
2 October 2026, 8:24 pm
PLU Launches 20 Million Signature Drive in Kitgum
By Isaac Olweny KITGUM, UGANDA — The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has launched its 20-million-signature collection drive in Kitgum District, with local coordinators receiving registration books and being instructed to complete the exercise within two weeks. The launch, held…
29 September 2026, 8:57 pm
Assistant RDC Kitgum calls for action against teachers who neglect their duty
By Otim Moses The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Chua East Constituency, Oguti Geoffrey, has called for immediate action against teachers who neglect their duties after receiving their monthly salaries. Oguti made the remarks following the arrest…
30 July 2026, 6:26 pm
Kitgum District Forest Officer Lectures Farmers on Climate Adaptation Management
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Forest Officer, Mr. Martin Anywar, has urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices to reduce the effects of climate change on agriculture. Speaking during a farmers’ sensitization meeting with Mar Lonyo Farmer Group in Labongo…
26 June 2026, 12:54 pm
Acholi MCs and Panellists’ Presidential Grant sparks dispute over beneficiary…
By Isaac Olweny A dispute has emerged over the distribution of the Presidential Grant for MCs and panellists in the Acholi Sub-region, with conflicting accounts from government officials and programme coordinators regarding the implementation of the UGX 100 million initiative.…
18 June 2026, 10:21 pm
Kitgum district receives final essential drugs consignment for FY 2025/2026
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Local Government on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, received the final consignment of essential medicines for the Financial Year 2025/2026. The drugs were delivered by the National Medical Stores (NMS) and will be distributed immediately to…
18 June 2026, 10:13 pm
Kitgum Ball Games II kick off as 22 schools confirm participation
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Ball Games II officially commenced with the vetting of participants on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, ahead of the competitive events scheduled to begin on Thursday, 18 June 2026. The three-day sporting event has attracted…
18 June 2026, 7:43 pm
Orom community stakeholders commit to ending teenage pregnancies
By Otim Moses Stakeholders in Orom East Subcounty, Kitgum District, have committed to ending teenage pregnancies and safeguarding the future of young people through the Strength Project, a climate resilience initiative implemented in partnership with ADRA Uganda. The commitment was…
29 May 2026, 9:27 am
SACCO leaders urged to stop giving loans to members with existing debts
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Principal Commercial Officer and focal person for the Parish Development Model (PDM), Mr Alex Opira, has appealed to SACCO leaders to stop issuing loans to members who already have outstanding loans within the same…