In a heated community baraza held at Okwongodul Sub-county headquarters in Dokolo South Constituency, Minister Lumumba, known for her calm demeanor, led a tough session that saw district heads of departments struggle to account for government funds intended to benefit citizens.
In an interview, Kenneth Omona Olusegun, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, revealed that, unlike previous phases, NUSAF IV will target all areas that suffered from the war’s aftermath.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Olanya confirmed that the idea was government led adding that they were approached through office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to come up with their views about the sub-region.
Martin Okumu, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Land and Finance at the Acholi Cultural Institution, said Friday that ritual cleansing for former LRA returnees helps for social acceptance in society and dispelling misfortunes.
The pastoralists have for decades been burning bushes to clear spaces for rat hunting, killing ticks, and allowing fresh grass to germinate for their livestock. This has continued for over the last three months despite the ongoing community sensitization on the measures to mitigate fire outbreaks.
Oceng told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the donation targets to boost food security and ensure farmers in the region join the viable food export market especially to the neighboring South Sudan.
According to Arwai Christopher Obol, the Kitgum District Chairperson, the communities in Namokora North and Labongo Amida West sub-counties have willingly offered their land to support the resettlement of South Sudanese refugees.
Under Goal 14, the United Nations had among others set that countries prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds by 2025, provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets and end subsidies that lead to overfishing.
Simon Lokori, the chairperson of the Kaabong Reformed Warriors Association said that they were tasked to form groups for government finds it easy to support them.
The suspects have been identified as Paskari Lochoro, a seller and Faizal Kabusera, the buyer were arrested on Friday at Nakapiripirit - Mbale taxi stage.
Samuel Kalisa Bigirwa, the Chief Administrative Officer confirmed a receipt of 10686 iron sheets in the first phase to benefit 411 households. The iron sheets distribution exercise started on Thursday and it will run up to Sunday from the respective parishes.
The Office of the Prime Minister launched the distribution of iron sheets on Thursday in Abim district and the exercise is expected to continue to other districts respectively. At least 28 members are targeted to benefit from the iron sheets in the first phase in the Abim town council.
The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny in a November 7 letter to all Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in Lango, West Nile, and Acholi Subregion seen by this reporter noted that five major routes have been identified for the exit of the noncompliant cattle keepers.
Speaking at the 78th-anniversary celebration of the UN Day held for the first time in Gulu City, Namondo says the UN is very committed to supporting the program that intends to lift 39 percent of Ugandans into the money economy. She says the initiative is a big boost for the country towards achieving the SDGs by 2030.
Several families in Moroto district are on the verge of starvation due crop failure that resulted from the prolonged drought which destroyed over 10000 acres of land.
In early September, a severe downpour accompanied by strong winds swept through the school, causing extensive damage. The initial impact of the storm was the complete removal of the roof from one of the classroom blocks.
Marcus Prior, WFP Uganda Deputy Country Director, expressed the agency's commitment to invest in emergency support and long-term resilience projects to enable refugees to not only survive but also thrive.
The heavy rainfall resulted in the destruction of hundreds of acres of food crops, including cassava, maize, bananas, and beans, among others. Additionally, numerous houses had their rooftops torn off by the forceful winds.
Archbishop Odama says the decisions were reached before all the avenues of dialogue between the government, Acholi, and Madi leaders aimed at settling the disputes had been fully exhausted.
Simon Nangiro, the chairperson for Karamoja Elders Association, says that the bus was intended to transport them to peace meetings and the delayed delivery has frustrated their movements for peace dialogues.
Emmanuel Turyagenda, the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement Commandant however told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the recent verification exercise shows the population had dropped to 65,722 refugees.
