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richardolwenyi Featured image for Man Hangs Self Using Mosquito Net: Report

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Officer Shoots Self Dead in Nabilatuk: Report

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Arrest Two and Seize 20 Jerrycans of Illicit Waragi in Karamoja Crackdown

richardolwenyi Featured image for Woman Dies After Night of Heavy Drinking in Nakapiripirit
Thu 06 Feb, 2025 20:31
Woman Dies After Night of Heavy Drinking in Nakapiripirit
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Lemukol reportedly consumed a combination of illicit alcohol and local brews throughout the day and night, allegedly on an empty stomach.


richardolwenyi Featured image for 3,604 Registered in Moroto as Electoral Commission Races Against Time

richardolwenyi Featured image for Security Forces and Leaders Launch Tarehe Sita Activities in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Three Arrested for Vandalism of Govt Project in Nakapiripirit
Sat 01 Feb, 2025 13:53
Three Arrested for Vandalism of Govt Project in Nakapiripirit
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The suspects were found in possession of stolen materials, including barbed wire, dip chain links, a span dipstick, and a jerrycan, all valued at Shs300,000.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Man Named Prime Suspect in Brother’s Murder in Nabilatuk District

richardolwenyi Featured image for Overcrowding Plagues Karamoja’s Oldest Church
Mon 27 Jan, 2025 11:47
Overcrowding Plagues Karamoja’s Oldest Church
Featured image for Overcrowding Plagues Karamoja’s Oldest Church

The church, originally designed to accommodate 50 worshippers, now struggles to hold over 500 devoted members each Sunday.


Uncategorized Featured image for Research to Combat Kala-Zar Disease Launched in Karamoja

UNODC Featured image for Man Arrested with Illegal Firearm in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Device Detonates Killing Two Boys in Moroto

uganda Featured image for National Medical Stores vehicle implicated in hit and run accident in Amudat

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
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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