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.
Author: Vincent Kaguta
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Lamwo’s service delivery under fire as officials clash over staff commuting culture
Delays in accessing services, understaffed offices, and inconsistent service delivery continue to affect livelihoods and limit development opportunities.
Posted inAgriculture
Livelihood concerns emerge amid Agago’s crackdown on illegal tree cutting
Akello Sandra, a resident of Orama in Patongo sub-county, supported the enforcement but called for government intervention to provide alternative livelihoods.
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When the sky turns deadly: Communities in Lamwo living in fear of lightning
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.
Posted inWASH
Talking water: Kitgum’s 89% rural water access
Kitgum District Water Officer Picho Willy said the district continues to work toward universal access to clean and safe water.
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Lamwo police probe suspected human trafficking as workers lured to farms
“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.
Posted inWASH
Mucwini community celebrates borehole repair as Kitgum pushes for full safe water coverage
According to district statistics, Kitgum has an estimated 81 to 83 percent safe water coverage overall, with roughly 89 percent access in rural areas.
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Lamwo security team engages South Sudan governor over rising cattle raids, border insecurity
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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Lamwo records “28% of teenage pregnancies in 2025”
Teenage mothers are at a higher risk of complications such as obstructed labour, anaemia, and even death during childbirth, a health official in Lamwo, said.
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Kitgum municipal council commissions shs167m OPD project at Pager health centre
The mayor of Kitgum municipality, Richard Okwera, praised the procurement and technical teams for successfully securing a contractor.
Posted inLamwo
Lamwo councillors demand over shs40m in unpaid allowances as financial strain bites district
“At the moment, the district is exploring alternative options, including the possible sale of some assets, to raise funds and clear the outstanding allowances,” CAO Chuna Moses Kapolon explained.
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New land board boss takes charge as Lamwo targets faster, fairer land services
With a growing population and increasing demand for land, challenges such as delayed registrations, disputes, and encroachment have continued to hinder progress.