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Drought leaves nearly 35,000 households facing food insecurity in Lamwo
Local report identifies every sub-county and town council in Lamwo as having been affected, highlighting the widespread nature of the crisis.
Lamwo’s mid-August deadline for completion of Padibe–Mucwini road rehabilitation
Lamwo district continues to invest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of community access roads to support agriculture, trade and service delivery.
Padibe East Seed SS nears completion with shs600m released for final phase
According to the district leadership, the completion of Padibe East Seed Secondary School is expected to ease pressure on existing secondary schools.
Men in yellow shirts arrested over cattle restocking fraud in Lamwo
Security investigators are now working to establish the full extent of the alleged scam, identify other victims, trace any additional suspects and recover the money reportedly obtained from complainants.
Lamwo security agencies intensify crackdown on criminal gangs ahead of local elections
Among the criminal groups targeted were the B13 gang, allegedly linked to highway robberies, motorcycle theft and cattle theft along the Palabek-Kitgum and Atiak road corridors.
New borehole brings hope as Lamwo expands access to safe water
Lamwo district chairperson Oyet Sisto Ocen urged residents to take ownership of the new facility by protecting it from vandalism and ensuring regular maintenance.
Agoro irrigation scheme revamp raises hopes of transforming Lamwo into north’s food basket
Angee Irene, a farmer from Agoro Central village, hopes the project will provide reliable water for her 19 acres, where she grows rice, soybeans and maize.
Acholi district leaders unite to pursue common development agenda
With a new leadership team in place, the Acholi district chairpersons hope the forum will become a stronger platform for advancing regional development.
Uganda’s border communities under scrutiny
For example, security assessments indicate that several recent gun-related incidents have been concentrated within the Palabek–Agoro border corridor, making the area a priority for intensified security surveillance.
Government distributed hand hoes to boost agricultural production in Lamwo
Sarah Lakot, one of the beneficiaries from Agoro sub-county, said the hand hoe would enable her to expand the size of her garden and improve food production for her family.
Lamwo set for major road upgrade as govt rolls out 139km RUDSEC across northern Uganda
Besides Lamwo district, the rehabilitation programme will cover several strategic roads across Northern and Eastern Uganda.
