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18 March 2025, 5:53 pm
Man kills four family members, injures one in Mucwini
By Otim Moses Residents of Tepwoyo village, Pudo parish in Mucwini West sub county, Kitgum district are in shock after a man, identified as Ocaya Francis Lawinyo, 31, murdered his three children, his wife, and left another child seriously injured.…
26 February 2025, 6:56 pm
Four suspected cattle thieves arrested in Kitgum
Otim Moses Police in Kitgum district are holding four men for allegedly stealing three heads of cattle from Potika subcounty in Lamwo district. The suspects were intercepted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Kitgum Municipality while transporting the stolen animals…
25 February 2025, 1:54 pm
Kitgum district to institute human rights committee
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Local Government is considering plans to establish a District Human Rights Committee, as recommended by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) several years ago. During a stakeholder engagement meeting on 24th February 2025 at the…
4 February 2025, 12:54 pm
Uthman’s dream launches sports academy and technical school in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Uthman’s Dream Incorporated (UDI) Kitgum Branch has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art sports academy and technical school in Kitgum Matidi subcounty, Chua East, Kitgum district. The initiative aims to promote both academic and athletic development in…
23 January 2025, 12:24 pm
Kitgum officials urged to speed up PDM mobilisation, ensure integrity
By Otim Moses The sub county chief and Community Development Officer (CDO) in Kitgum district have been tasked with promptly mobilising beneficiaries and enterprises under the Parish Development Model (PDM). This directive was issued by the Kitgum District Commercial Officer,…
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…
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…