The project, funded by the World Bank, will be implemented in 69 districts across 13 sub-regions in Uganda, including the Acholi sub-region. In the Acholi sub-region, the project will be implemented in six districts: Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Omoro, Nwoya, and Agago.
The convict faced multiple charges, including three counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of abduction, and one count of absenteeism without official leave (AWOL).
Lt Gen Okiding who represented the Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba handed over 5 million Shillings each to families of the deceased and 3 million shillings each to those who were injured.
Following complaints from the victims about mass destruction by wild animals and lack of compensation by UWA, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities operationalized the Wildlife Fund in October 2022 to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflicts.
In Serere district, some of the people who test positive to the deadly virus are locked up in their houses by neighbours to prevent them from mixing up with other members of the community.
According to Layet, she was asked by management together with her colleague who returned with her child to find alternative accommodation. She told URN on Wednesday that she was struggling to find accommodation outside the College, which requires an additional 500,000 Shillings.
A Police Officer told URN on condition of anonymity because he isn’t authorised to speak to the media that the soldier managed to arrest one of the thugs after firing two warning shots.
Lubega says the suspects will be charged with theft of cattle once investigations are complete. He notes that the district is currently a hotbed of animal thefts owing to the lucrative livestock markets in West Nile region and Amac Market in Dokolo District.
