For the Kidepo National Valley Park, Russell Hall Ltd signed the concession with UWA to construct a USD 1.5 million, approximately UGX. 5.5 billion Luxury lodge. The statement issued by the UWA Communications Manager, Hangi Bashir, indicates that the lodge will be managed in partnership with the French Hotel brand TUI Blue to ensure international standards of service and comfort.
The report indicates that Centenary Bank disbursed 77.8 million while Post Bank disbursed 43 million shillings to the women beneficiaries by December 31, 2024. Centenary Bank and Post Bank are the only financial institutions serving the Karamoja sub-region with GROW Project funds.
Gold mining in Amudat is illegal to the extent that the government does not officially recognize the district in its mineral databases. As a result, the district has never received any revenue from mining activities. The gold extracted from the area is smuggled into Kenya, and this trade is attracting people from as far as Rwanda and Tanzania. Chinese too loom around buying gold and engaging in large-scale illegal mining.
The accident involving a Toyota Hilux Reg. No. KCA 344F, driven by Ben Plimo, 40, a Pokot from Kitale, West Pokot in Kenya, had a tire burst, causing the vehicle to overturn several times.
Although the details of his demise are still scanty, information obtained indicates that Col. Byaruhanga died on Friday after sustaining injuries from gunshot by the Allied Democratic Forces- ADF in DRC on Wednesday.
Residents on Monday banished her after discovering a baby crying inside the pit latrine. The infant, believed to be a day old, was found by the neighbours who heard cries from the pit latrine.
The operation that started on Saturday has seen at least 20 chairs, 12 decker beds, and furniture recovered from the community in Kanawat Trading Centre, one of the villages close to the school.
Edward Eninu
