Kitgum prepares for 100,000 refugees as new settlement takes shape
Kitgum district leaders are stepping up preparations to receive an estimated 100,000 refugees in Labongo Amida-West sub-county.
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Shs1.8b youth funds stuck as Kitgum faces YLP recovery issues
The recovery drive, Minister Faith Lakisa said, will be critical to restoring the revolving nature of YLP and ensuring that government funding reaches more young people in Kitgum and beyond.
Kitgum communities demand government primary schools in 11 underserved parishes
For Mura, Gule and the other underserved parishes in Kitgum, residents say a government school would represent an investment in the future of their children and the wider community.
Day of the African Child: Kitgum calls for quality education and child protection
The Day of the African Child is observed annually on June 16 in remembrance of the 1976 Soweto student uprising in South Africa.
Two men shot dead by soldiers guarding a kraal in Kitgum
According to East Acholi police PRO IP Joe Oloya, the two men mistakenly entered Kitileng community protected kraal.
Chua West: Aisa Ann Nagudi Okot unveils ambitious blueprint “from poverty to prosperity”
Okot’s campaign manifesto outlines five key pillars designed to uplift Chua West from poverty to prosperity.
Lt. Gen. Paul Lokech memorial medical camp launched in Kitgum
Paul Lokech died on August 21, 2021, at the rank of Major General.
UPDF ramps up crackdown on cattle rustlers in northern Uganda
The UPDF has issued a stern warning to cattle thieves.
Police arrest applicant for forged documents during Kitgum recruitment exercise
The Kitgum District Police Commander, SP Peter Oyesigye, explained that the offence of forgery is contrary to Sections 342 and 347 of the Penal Code Act.
Sexual abuse of girls with nodding syndrome in Kitgum sparks outrage
Districts of Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru; Pader and Gulu have high cases of nodding syndrome disease.
Over 2,000 Kitgum residents to receive free eyeglasses in major eye-care initiative
tndNews understands that at least 2,000 residents of Kitgum will receive free eyeglasses with more to be assessed.
Kitgum leaders, residents decry decade-long neglect of Wang-Oduru bridge
The bridge, which also connects Mucwini and Lagoro subcounties, has been in disrepair for over ten years, despite numerous community requests.