A section of leaders in Karamoja organized a peace walk caravan from Moroto to Kotido via Napak which runs May 21-30th, 2022. The walk was flagged off by the deputy resident commissioner for Moroto, Justin Tuko.
Isaac Oware, the UPDF 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson told URN in an interview over the weekend that no major incident was reported over the last two weeks. Oware said that they have been stepping up the number of troops on the ground to carry out day and night patrols with the view to strengthening the protection of civilians and recovery of illegal firearms from the suspected cattle rustlers.
Peter Loruk, a farmer in Panyangara sub county kotido district says although the armyworms haven’t destroyed anything yet, he’s worried of planting the only available seeds in the garden because the pest may destroy it yet he doesn’t have any reserve seeds.
John Paul Kodet, the Napak district LC V Chairperson, says that while there are plans to protect Teso, the government should consider protecting Napak residents as well because they are unarmed and victims of cattle raids.
The affected community is the Bokora from Napak, who have been grazing their animals in the areas of Teso. But amidst raids by the Karamojong rustlers which forced a score of people in Kabelebyong district to flee their homes, the pastoralists have been forced to evacuate Teso, pushing them back to the drylands in Napak district.
The tractor has since gone missing from the district yard raising concerns from a section of the councillors. It was donated to the district under Local Economic Development, LED to help the farmers engage in commercial farming by opening big farms for economic benefit.
The sub-county operates in a small house and kitchen belonging to the secretary-manager of the defunct Bukibokolo grower’s cooperative society since 2009.
The State Minister for Local Government, Jennifer Namuyangu says that in most parts of the country, the politicians have influenced the youth not to pay back the money saying that the funds are a donation from the government.
Last year, the sub-county was divided into two administrative units to create Kyamukube town council. The breakaway of Kyamukube town council where the Katebwa sub-county headquarters were located left the sub-county without offices.
In her response, Kadaga said there is urgent need to address the leadership vacuum at village level. She defended the decision to conduct the polls by lining up, saying there will be ample security for the voters.
A civil society group was required to have been registered by the NGO Bureau for it to be eligible for funding under the second phase of the funding running for five years from 2018.
Col. William Bainomugisha, the 406 Brigade Commander, says the army was forced to retaliate following an attack by the community members against uniformed officers. He blames the local leaders for inciting the community against the army.
According to Kanyike, her appointment clearly demonstrates the Lord Mayors appreciation of the ability of women to deliver. She promised to work hard in order to serve the people of Kampala and Uganda diligently during her tenure in office.
While presenting the 2016/2017 financial budget at Serena Conference Center this afternoon, Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, said the Agricultural sector requires total overhaul and reorganisation, which will focus on reforming land ownership, input delivery, extension services provisions, irrigation financing and marketing in order to commercialise Agriculture.
Ocen claims that one time the residents had to endure five days of a persistent unpleasant smell of unclaimed dead bodies. When the smell becomes overpowering, Ocen says it is impossible eat a meal or sleep.
