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Sisto Ocen Oyet, the Lamwo district chairperson described coffee farming as a transformative opportunity capable of changing livelihoods across the district if communities fully embrace it.
Lamwo district founcillor for Palabek, Achan Jackline pointed to the critical role of infrastructure in supporting economic activity, particularly in rural areas.
As the competitions get underway in Tororo, hopes remain high that the young athletes from Lamwo and Kitgum will not only compete strongly but also gain valuable experience that will shape their future in sports.
Lamwo district LC5 chairperson, Oyet Sisto Ocen, underscored the importance of aligning local priorities with national poverty alleviation strategies.
Kitgum District Registration Officer Nancy Adyero said the team had set an ambitious target of issuing more than 16,000 national IDs within the seven-day period.
Delays in accessing services, understaffed offices, and inconsistent service delivery continue to affect livelihoods and limit development opportunities.
Akello Sandra, a resident of Orama in Patongo sub-county, supported the enforcement but called for government intervention to provide alternative livelihoods.
In 2024, tragedy struck at a church in Palabek Settlement Camp in Lamwo district when lightning hit during a service, injuring 18 worshippers and sending shockwaves through the community.
Kitgum District Water Officer Picho Willy said the district continues to work toward universal access to clean and safe water.
“We have received information that some people are bringing workers from Lango to work on their farmland, but they are not being paid as agreed,” ASP Agaba Moses, said.
According to district statistics, Kitgum has an estimated 81 to 83 percent safe water coverage overall, with roughly 89 percent access in rural areas.
The Uganda–South Sudan border, particularly in the Acholi sub-region, has remained vulnerable due to its vast and often unmonitored stretches, which make it easy for criminals to cross undetected.
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