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By Richard Onapatum KOTIDO, UGANDA -Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) in partnership with Womens International Peace, with funding from USAID and Global Fund for Women has trained 60 farmers from Panyangara and Kotido Sub-Counties in pre and post harvest handling techniques. The training took place at Royal Madiba Hotel in Kotido District on Thursday, 19th September 2024. Anero Florence, NARWOA’s Project Officer, emphasized, “This training aims to equip farmers with essential skills to improve crop quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase yields. Our facilitators have provided hands-on training, demonstrations, and interactive sessions to ensure participants grasp the concepts.” Florence added,…

Story by Osuta Yusuf. In Yumbe District, the council of elders and ministers from the Aringa Kingdom facilitated a peace and reconciliation meeting on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, between the rival Oluba Langi and Oluba Aliba clans, aiming to resolve a deadly land dispute over 600 acres in Bolomoni Village, Odravu West Sub-county, Aringa South Constituency. The land, farmed by the late Luka Akile Fendru’s family for over 90 years, became the center of conflict when Suleiman Karube Dudu from the Oluba Langi clan claimed ownership, asserting that his family had granted the land to Luka Akile. This disagreement led…

By Richard Onapatum Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Soroti City, Peter Pex Paak, launched the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Amen A and Nakatunya Wards. The Parish Development Committees thanked the government for supporting their communities. Eyabu Paul, the Division Commercial Officer, urged beneficiaries to avoid misusing the funds and to pursue other income-generating activities. He warned against being misled by fake pastors. RCC Paak pointed out past issues like corruption and nepotism in similar programs and encouraged beneficiaries to use the PDM funds properly to fight poverty. The government has long tackled challenges like illiteracy, disease, and poverty through…

By Chris Woo Dr. Eunice Apio Otuku, the Member of Parliament for Oyam North, has donated 300 Kroiler chickens worth 3 million shillings to the Kampala Boys Association, a group of reformed gangs based in Oyam Town Council. The association focuses on improving livelihoods by engaging in various economic activities. During the event held at Teduka Cell in Oyam Town Council, Dr. Apio, through her representative Harriet Among Odongo, the LC3 Councillor for Western Ward Central, emphasized that the donation was not politically motivated but aimed at reducing poverty among youths, women, elders, and clergy members across the constituency. Tonny…

By Chris Woo Police in Lira City have arrested 59 criminal gang members responsible for disrupting security and engaging in a range of criminal activities. The arrests come in response to numerous complaints from residents about these gangs’ involvement in robberies, thefts, break-ins, alleged rapes, ambushing people, and snatching phones and bags. The criminals were also reported to be abusing drugs. SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed that the operation was conducted during the night of 16th and 17th September 2024. It was an intelligence-led operation, commanded by the DPC Lira City CPS, and targeted…

By Patriot Corps Today, September 19, 2024, tourism stakeholders, government officials, and development partners have gathered at Hotel Africana in Kampala for the highly anticipated World Tourism Day 2024 Conference. Themed “Tourism and Peace,” this event brings together key leaders to explore the vital role tourism plays in promoting peace, social cohesion, and economic development in Uganda and the region. Hosted by Col. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, the conference features a keynote address by Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Panel discussions will be moderated by Maurice Mugisha and include renowned figures like…

By Enatu Steven Bukedea: A 27-year-old woman, Apolot Gladys, was allegedly murdered by her former partner, Ojangole David, also known as Rasta. According to Edison Obukulem, the East Kyoga Police spokesperson, the incident occurred on September 17, 2024, at around 8:00 pm in Tank Cell, Kide Ward. Gladys and Ojangole had a complicated history, having parted ways earlier this year due to family misunderstandings. However, Gladys recently returned and resumed living with Ojangole. On the fateful night, Ojangole reportedly found Gladys with another man in a goat shelter near their rented room. The other man managed to escape, but Ojangole…

By Eumu Emmanuel Lira City Central Police officers have arrested two individuals accused of stealing UGX 10,600,000 from Mary Judith Alip, a 59-year-old accountant with Lango Cooperative Union. The suspects are believed to have engaged in a series of fraudulent transactions from several banks and automated teller machines (ATMs). According to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Region’s Police Public Relations Officer, the incident occurred on September 15, 2024. At around 8:30 am, Mary Judith Alip attempted to withdraw funds using her VISA ATM card at a Housing Finance Bank ATM, but the transaction failed due to network issues.…

By Richard Onapatum Kotido, Uganda – Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA), in partnership with Peace Centre and funded by the Global Fund, today launched a four-day community dialogue and sensitization training on Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Kotido District. The training, held in Panyangara and Kotido sub-counties, aims to promote climate-resilient farming practices, improve livelihoods, and enhance environmental conservation among local communities. “NARWOA is committed to empowering rural women and communities to adapt to climate change,” said Anero Florence The NARWOA project manager “FMNR is a proven approach to restoring degraded landscapes, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing biodiversity.” The training…

By Patriot Corps. Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo arrived in the Russian Federation this morning to attend the 4th Eurasian Women’s Forum, which officially begins today in Saint Petersburg. Upon her arrival at Pulkovo International Airport, she was welcomed by Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission in Russia, Mwebaze Gideon Rutazindwa, Uganda’s Defense Attache Brig. Gen. Patrick Black Tumwesigye, and Ms. Ekaterina Belotsvetova, a consultant at the International Relations Department of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia. During the Forum’s grand opening ceremony, Vice President Alupo will lead a delegation of six members from Uganda in the…