The funding, channelled through the Ministry of Water and Environment is currently in its pilot phase and already is being implemented in 11 other districts across Uganda.
Col. Lulua Disonoa, head of Mahagi Territory in DR Congo’s Ituri Province, praised Ugandan forces for their professionalism in handling the situation. He emphasized the importance of cross-border security cooperation and acknowledged concerns over Congolese soldiers fleeing the frontline with their weapons amid escalating conflict.
The seven-year project (2021-2027) is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government. It will provide beneficiary households with training and foundation oil seeds such as simsim, sunflower, groundnuts, and soybeans.
As the Managing Director of Polla Mixed Farm, Grace is passionate about coffee growing, which she has identified as her lead cash crop. She is optimistic that within the next five years, her 150-acre coffee plantation will generate nearly UGX 3 billion in revenue.
The cases were reported from Ocettoke East village, where a family of seven was rushed to Kitgum General Hospital (KGH) after exhibiting symptoms of cholera.
Phillip Madima, a resident in Enjeva, one of the black spots, calls upon security forces to involve locals and their leaders in operations so that they can assist in identifying suspects and contribute to curbing the vice.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on the night of May 23, 2024, when Ocan allegedly raped his victim while she was sleeping alone in her hut in Tumangu Village
