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.
Northern Uganda
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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.
Posted inNorthern News
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.
Posted inNorthern News
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.
Posted inNorthern News
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.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inNorthern News
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.
Posted inPeople / Special Reports
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.
Posted inBusiness
Govt evaluates jua kali enterprises in northern Uganda
Jua kali enterprises are expected to be transitioned into the formal economy through the SENTE programme.
Posted inBusiness / People
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.
Posted inNorthern News / Special Reports
Marketplace, a classroom for a teenage boy in northern Uganda
Okello is one of the many children in northern Uganda who are putting food on the table for families.
Posted inEnergy / Environment
Obongi district embraces sustainable energy as refugees, locals work to protect environment
Peter Oyat, Refugee Welfare Committee Chairperson for Zone One, emphasizes the environmental damage caused by the high refugee population.