Emmanuel Ekwith, the Katakwi District Forest Officer, says they have been conducting operations but those involved maneuver around the laws. Ekwith says some charcoal dealers have started sneaking out with charcoal at night.
The officers, identified as Wilfred Ochen, an orthopaedic specialist, Charles Collins Morulem, a Medical Officer and David Alacu, the Unaesthetic Officer had several complaints filed against them by persons who had sought treatment from the health facility.
Walter Elakas Ekiring, the Katakwi District LC V Chairperson, says the Local Ministry halted the proposed creation of the two sub counties until the land dispute between the community in Magoro Sub County and Uganda Wildlife Authority is resolved.
Walter Elakas Ekiring, the Katakwi LCV chairperson, says the district had planned to build two classroom blocks in Angisa parish but was advised to stay the decision until the dispute is resolved.
Walter Elakas Okiring, the Katakwi LC V chairperson, says they are using community meetings to conduct the campaign aimed at boosting food security in the area. Okiring warns residents against selling the little food available, saying the district is still food insecure.
Michael Ateria, the chairperson of Katakwi district forum for people living with HIV says whereas some of their members have since benefited from the program, several others are struggling despite being incapacitated by the virus.
Joseph Andrew Koluo, the National Resistance Movement party candidate has been declared the winner of Toroma county parliamentary by election held on Thursday. Koluo polled 8262 votes, while independent candidate Robert Imalingat came second with 4072 votes. Solomon Osiya another independent candidate came third with 3440 votes followed by FDC candidate Martin Odaka Omedo with 3081 votes.
Daniel Othieno, Katakwi Electoral Commission Registrar told URN that voting started as planned at most of the polling stations, since the voting materials were delivered on time.
Stephen Okwalinga, the LC I Chairperson Magoro Village in Magoro Sub County asked government to continue supplying relief to the district for the next two months as residents wait to harvest their crops.
Farmers in Katakwi district, eastern Uganda say that the system is tiring. Julius Odimoi, a farmer in Katakwi Sub County says the technology is only applicable to small scale farmers. He cited long distances from water sources as a key obstacle to the approach.
Viola Akurut, the Katakwi Woman MP, says the food relief will help the affected community as they wait to harvest the crops planted during the first rain.
Farmers in Katakwi district have asked government for fast growing and maturing seeds as they prepare to receive first rains after a long dry spell. Close to 8,000 households or 45 of the district population of 165,000 people are surviving on just a meal a day.
Every day, more than 10 trucks loaded with more than 150 charcoal bags each leaves Katakwi district to various destinations. Most of these are destined for Soroti, Mbale, Jinja, Lira and Kampala districts. A bag of charcoal costs between 15,000 and 25,000 Shillings in Katakwi.
The herdsmen mainly from Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat districts in Karamoja sub region came into Katakwi in search of water and pasture for their livestock. They reportedly traveled with an estimated 2000 head of cattle and settled in the villages at the border of Katakwi and Karamoja sub region.
Information available indicate unidentified persons have broken into ASTU ammunition store in Katakwi ditrict when the entire world was celebrating Christmas and took off with guns.
At least 60 candidates who registered in different Primary schools in Katakwi district failed to turn up to sit for their Primary Leaving Examinations 2014. Katakwi district Inspector of Schools, Patrick Ongwali confirmed yesterday evening after compiling the list.
