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UNODC Featured image for Suspect flees as security force recover illegal gun in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for 2024 Karamoja Police Report Shows Decline in Murder, Cattle Raids

UNODC Featured image for Low Turnout on Day Two of Voter Update in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Ministry of Water Launches LIFE-AR Project to Empower Communities Against Climate Change in Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Mystery Tree Set on Fire Transforms Into Human Figure
Mon 20 Jan, 2025 16:33
Mystery Tree Set on Fire Transforms Into Human Figure
Featured image for Mystery Tree Set on Fire Transforms Into Human Figure

A tree in Lorengechora defies nature, transforming into a human figure after being set ablaze, leaving villagers stunned.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Amudat Suspect Arrested, Illegal Gun Recovered
Mon 20 Jan, 2025 16:14
Amudat Suspect Arrested, Illegal Gun Recovered
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This recovery was made possible through intelligence-led operations,” Longole said. “It’s part of our ongoing efforts to disarm communities and restore peace in Karamoja


richardolwenyi Featured image for Katakwi NRM Loyalist Nabbed With Stolen Goats
Sun 19 Jan, 2025 12:37
Katakwi NRM Loyalist Nabbed With Stolen Goats
Featured image for Katakwi NRM Loyalist Nabbed With Stolen Goats

The suspect, recognised for his frequent appearances in yellow NRM T-shirts, allegedly stole four goats from Jane Francis Achor, a resident of Apeleun Village.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Moroto Woman Arrested In Major Child Trafficking Bust, 12 Children Rescued
Sat 18 Jan, 2025 21:07
Moroto Woman Arrested In Major Child Trafficking Bust, 12 Children Rescued
Featured image for Moroto Woman Arrested In Major Child Trafficking Bust, 12 Children Rescued

Authorities believe the suspect was attempting to exploit the children, a serious under sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Amudat Businessman Survives Shooting Ambush

Uncategorized Featured image for Victim of Moroto Bee Attack on Police Station Dies

richardolwenyi Featured image for Bees Raid Police Station in Moroto, Leave Three People Hospitalized
Wed 15 Jan, 2025 22:48
Bees Raid Police Station in Moroto, Leave Three People Hospitalized
Featured image for Bees Raid Police Station in Moroto, Leave Three People Hospitalized

The attack, which caused panic and chaos within the station, saw officers fleeing for their lives while suspects in custody were mercilessly stung.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Karamoja police celebrate milestone in combating cattle raids
Mon 06 Jan, 2025 07:59
Karamoja police celebrate milestone in combating cattle raids
Featured image for Karamoja police celebrate milestone in combating cattle raids

Police celebrated reduction in cattle raids.


uganda Featured image for Amudat Police investigate death of 12 year old boy found hanging on tree
Mon 06 Jan, 2025 07:53
Amudat Police investigate death of 12 year old boy found hanging on tree
Featured image for Amudat Police investigate death of 12 year old boy found hanging on tree

The 12 year old boy is suspected to have committed suicide.


Ugandan News Featured image for Karamoja women say many cultural practices hindering  realisation of their rights
Mon 06 Jan, 2025 07:48
Karamoja women say many cultural practices hindering realisation of their rights
Featured image for Karamoja women say many cultural practices hindering  realisation of their rights

Women activists are trying to negotiate cultures that frustrate realisation of their rights.


UPDF Featured image for Maj Gen Don Nabasa appointed new Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the UPDF
Sun 05 Jan, 2025 07:16
Maj Gen Don Nabasa appointed new Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the UPDF
Featured image for Maj Gen Don Nabasa appointed new Joint Staff Policy and Strategy in the UPDF

Maj Gen Don Nabasa has been the UPDF third infantry division commander.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Second Fire Outbreak in a Week Destroys 12 Homes in Nabilatuk

richardolwenyi Featured image for UPDF to Conduct Night Drills in Moroto

UPDF Featured image for Security forces recover 28 cattle stolen during Kotido raid
Sun 29 Dec, 2024 12:13
Security forces recover 28 cattle stolen during Kotido raid
Featured image for Security forces recover 28 cattle stolen during Kotido raid

The cattle had been stolen during a raid by Karamajong warriors


richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Rescue Five Trafficked Children in Nakapiripirit
Sat 28 Dec, 2024 22:09
Police Rescue Five Trafficked Children in Nakapiripirit
Featured image for Police Rescue Five Trafficked Children in Nakapiripirit

Preliminary investigations indicate that the five teenagers, all residents of Lotome Subcounty in Napak District, were being trafficked to Kenya.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Boys Hunting Rats for Food Ignite Blaze, Leaving Village in Ruins
Sat 28 Dec, 2024 20:27
Boys Hunting Rats for Food Ignite Blaze, Leaving Village in Ruins
Featured image for Boys Hunting Rats for Food Ignite Blaze, Leaving Village in Ruins

The fire began when the boys, struggling to find food amidst the severe hunger crisis in Karamoja, set a bush ablaze to flush out wild rats, a survival method commonly used in the region. Strong winds...


richardolwenyi Featured image for Dick Bujingo, the Army Commander Who Swapped the Gun for the Hoe
Tue 24 Dec, 2024 09:20
Dick Bujingo, the Army Commander Who Swapped the Gun for the Hoe
Featured image for Dick Bujingo, the Army Commander Who Swapped the Gun for the Hoe

His farm, AGDI Dairy Farm, is a testament to the potential of vision-driven transformation, inspiring communities locally and internationally.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Abim District Chairman Arrested After Knocking Child Dead
Sat 21 Dec, 2024 22:14
Abim District Chairman Arrested After Knocking Child Dead
Featured image for Abim District Chairman Arrested After Knocking Child Dead

The incident occurred on December 20, 2024, in Morulem, when Ariko, allegedly driving at high speed, knocked down the children while using a government vehicle.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Inmate Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Namalu Prison
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 15:49
Inmate Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Namalu Prison
Featured image for Inmate Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Namalu Prison

Ivan Gimei, 21, is said to have locked himself in a toilet, raising suspicions when he took too long to come out. He was found hanging on a rope but pronounced dead on arrival at the health centre


richardolwenyi Featured image for Gravity Omutujju Lights Up Moroto, Proves His Star Power in Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Katanga Chairman Gets Museveni’s Motorcycle, Transforms Community Work

richardolwenyi Featured image for Chickens, Goats Make Hay in Kotido’s Shs167m Health Centre

richardolwenyi Featured image for NAWOU, OXFAM Mark 16 Days of Activism in Amudat

richardolwenyi Featured image for Dimz UG, Sarah Lokong Shine at Star-Studded Awards Night

Uncategorized Featured image for Apologise to DPP Abodo, CJ Dollo Tells Ssemakadde
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 13:37
Apologise to DPP Abodo, CJ Dollo Tells Ssemakadde
Featured image for Apologise to DPP Abodo, CJ Dollo Tells Ssemakadde

The call on Mr Ssemakadde to apologise is controversial considering that the matter is already before court and the ULS leader has not pleaded guilty.


uganda Featured image for Museveni promises motorcycle to Karamoja village chairman who cried out to him

richardolwenyi Featured image for EOC Uncovers Alarming Marginalisation of Older Persons in Abim District

richardolwenyi Featured image for Museveni Vows to Continue Disarming Karamoja, Pledges Development Investments

richardolwenyi Featured image for Museveni Pledges Shs100m, Media Van to Karamoja Journalists’ SACCO

Tour & Travel Featured image for Paradise In the Wild: Inside Kidepo's Apoka Safari Lodge

richardolwenyi Featured image for South Karamoja Leaders Unite for Peace Amid Cattle Raid Crisis
Tue 26 Nov, 2024 18:07
South Karamoja Leaders Unite for Peace Amid Cattle Raid Crisis
Featured image for South Karamoja Leaders Unite for Peace Amid Cattle Raid Crisis

The meeting, attended by youth, elders, women, political leaders, and joint security forces, aimed to tackle the escalating issue of cattle theft that has plagued the region for years.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Amudat Officials Nabbed Over PDM Fund Fraud
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 23:55
Amudat Officials Nabbed Over PDM Fund Fraud
Featured image for Amudat Officials Nabbed Over PDM Fund Fraud

Preliminary investigations reveal that parish chiefs in Lokales Parish colluded with outsiders to alter beneficiary registers.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Karamoja Journalists Trained to Shine Spotlight on Gender Inclusion

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Suspend Operations of Amudat Mining Company After Death of Two Workers 
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 23:33
Police Suspend Operations of Amudat Mining Company After Death of Two Workers 
Featured image for Police Suspend Operations of Amudat Mining Company After Death of Two Workers 

The suspension will remain in effect until a comprehensive safety audit is conducted by the relevant line ministries, according to officials.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Headteacher Arrested Over Student's Pregnancy

richardolwenyi Featured image for Soldier Who Used Bullets to End Quarrel with Lover to Serve 30 Years
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 23:58
Soldier Who Used Bullets to End Quarrel with Lover to Serve 30 Years
Featured image for Soldier Who Used Bullets to End Quarrel with Lover to Serve 30 Years

Private Echom shot his girlfriend multiple times in 2022 in what the prosecution told the court was intended to kill


Ugandan News Featured image for Napak's Kangole Girls alumni rekindle school memories through unique reunions

UPC priorities Featured image for Police destroy 10 acres of Mariajuana in Napak

Ugandan News Featured image for Bobi Wine stings govt for neglecting Abim hospital, roads

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Seize 56 Jerrycans of Illicit Gin in Late-Night Operation
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 23:51
Police Seize 56 Jerrycans of Illicit Gin in Late-Night Operation
Featured image for Police Seize 56 Jerrycans of Illicit Gin in Late-Night Operation

The dramatic operation occurred at the Atari Checkpoint, where officers stopped a white Toyota Probox, registration number UBC 002A, transporting the illegal alcohol.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Roll Out New Sub-county Policing Model in Mt Moroto Region

richardolwenyi Featured image for Karamoja and Teso Leaders Join Forces for Sustainable Water Solutions Amid Drought

UPDF Featured image for Police, Security Forces Foil Robbery Plot Against PDM Beneficiaries in Nabilatuk

richardolwenyi Featured image for Ireland Marks 20 Years of Transformative Support in Karamoja
Fri 01 Nov, 2024 10:35
Ireland Marks 20 Years of Transformative Support in Karamoja
Featured image for Ireland Marks 20 Years of Transformative Support in Karamoja

The commemorative event in Moroto brought together local leaders, government officials, and program beneficiaries to honor the partnership and its lasting impact on the region.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Lions Club International Foundation and WFP Join Forces to Nourish Karamoja’s Schoolchildren
Thu 24 Oct, 2024 22:34
Lions Club International Foundation and WFP Join Forces to Nourish Karamoja’s Schoolchildren
Featured image for Lions Club International Foundation and WFP Join Forces to Nourish Karamoja’s Schoolchildren

With a $1 million (about Shs5bn) contribution from the Lions Club International, the initiative aims to provide daily hot meals to over 216,000 students across 320 primary and secondary schools in the...


richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Officer Who Shot at Abim Village Leader Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Thu 24 Oct, 2024 22:23
Police Officer Who Shot at Abim Village Leader Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Featured image for Police Officer Who Shot at Abim Village Leader Faces Attempted Murder Charge

The altercation took place on October 17 in Kobulin Village, Nyakwae Sub-county, when Faustino Ochero, chairman of Kobulin Village, was critically injured by Kizito Achilla, an officer with the Anti-S...