How Lango districts will share relief seeds
The Lango sub-region is allocated 487,700 kilograms of relief seeds, with maize and rice topping in terms of kilograms.
Tag: Northern Uganda
The new crackdown on charcoal burning, trade in Northern Uganda
Maj Gen Busizoori said the fight against charcoal burning should not be viewed solely as enforcement of the Executive Order.
UPDF chief assures Northern Uganda of total peace and security
Maj Gen Katungi highlighted the achievements of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Northern Uganda since he was posted as 5th Division Commander in 2023.
Not just women’s work: Gender equality is everyone’s fight in Uganda
In many parts of the world, in Uganda, gender inequality is a major barrier to health and wellbeing and northern Uganda’s maternal mortality rates remain among the highest in the country.
Ministry of Gender unveils $38m Spotlight Initiative to curb violence against women
The Spotlight Initiative is expected to significantly reduce violence against women and girls and foster safer, more equitable communities across Northern Uganda.
Balaalo land occupation sparks political-cultural outrage in Acholi
Otto said if the government fails to permanently remove the Balaalo pastoralists from Acholi land, the government ought to go.
Northern Uganda urged to harness local resources for sustainable economic revival
Currently, Northern Uganda, especially Acholi land, faces additional challenges, including raids by Karamojong cattle rustlers, land conflicts with Balalo, and widespread commercial charcoal burning.
Kole’s Wisdom High School ranked 22nd nationally in 2024 UACE: tops in northern Uganda
Wisdom High School currently sits on 51 acres of land and has a total enrollment of 1,945 students.
How UXO has killed northerners after the LRA war
In March 2024, two children in Pader district sustained severe injuries when a UXO exploded as they played near their home.
The silent struggles of persons with hearing impairment in Northern Uganda
Not only people with hearing impairment have been silenced, but also persons with visual impairments with civil society organizations coming in to support them and make sure their future is brighter.
Govt evaluates jua kali enterprises in northern Uganda
Jua kali enterprises are expected to be transitioned into the formal economy through the SENTE programme.
Lango’s Rebecca Akullu named “outstanding woman entrepreneur” northern
Rebecca Akullu, the founder and CEO of NEWA Farms, has been named the most “outstanding woman entrepreneur in Northern Uganda” by Mkaziprenuer Impact.