Posts By Richard Onapatum
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2.8KNationalKarenga leaders welcome new magistrate, call for prison construction
For nearly three years, Karenga District operated without a resident magistrate, forcing suspects and litigants to travel to neighbouring Kaabong District for...
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3.0KNationalKarenga women leaders form caucus to boost legislative influence
The initiative is expected to provide women leaders with a unified platform to consult, advocate for community priorities, influence policy decisions and...
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3.9KNationalFOWODE, NARWOA equip Karenga women leaders with legislative skills
The programme seeks to equip elected women leaders with practical knowledge in legislative processes, policy advocacy, accountability, budget analysis and gender-responsive governance...
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619FeaturesScorched Harvests: Inside Karamoja’s struggle to adapt to a changing climate pattern
Karamoja's agricultural calendar has traditionally depended on predictable rainfall patterns. However, this season has disrupted that rhythm, with maize in Karenga drying...
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1.2KNationalKarenga RDC rallies youth to embrace UPDF recruitment exercise
The appeal comes as the UPDF continues its nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at strengthening the country's defence capabilities while creating opportunities for...
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683NewsRDC Ichogor urges community watchdogs to track PDM, public resources in Karamoja
The RDC emphasised that community-based monitoring remains a critical tool for improving governance and service delivery, particularly in a region where government...
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825FeaturesKarenga leaders link climate change to rising risks facing girls
For many families in the district, prolonged dry spells, crop failures and shrinking household incomes are creating a new set of challenges...
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638NationalNo strike at Katakwi High School, Head Teacher Opule clarifies
The head teacher commended the school's management team and security personnel for their swift intervention, which he said helped maintain calm and...
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325NationalOver 300 residents join Eko FM’s clean-up drive in Kotido
The early morning campaign drew participation from traders, boda boda riders, youth volunteers, municipal leaders, and humanitarian groups, who jointly cleaned key...
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526NationalKotido govt officials grilled over service delivery gaps
Kotido, Uganda: Women leaders in North Eastern Uganda’s Kotido District have confronted government officials over persistent service delivery gaps, raising concerns about...
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1.2KNewsNRM’s Peter Abrahams secures second term as Kotido Mayor
NRM's Peter Abrahams Irar has been re-elected Kotido Municipality Mayor after defeating two independent challengers in Tuesday’s polls.
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717NationalKotido’s MC Grey makes history with Legendary Artist award at 2026 WALK Awards
Kotido-born musician MC Grey has won the Legendary Artist award at the 2026 WALK Awards in Gulu, becoming the first Karamoja artist...
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720NationalLocal gov’t communicators get new laptops to improve information flow
The Ministry of Local Government has equipped Local Government Communication Officers with laptops, with Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya urging proactive communication to...
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812CrimeMan shot twice over Shs50,000 debt in Nabilatuk
Police in Nabilatuk are hunting for a suspect after a 22-year-old man was shot twice in a late-night ambush over a Shs50,000...
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1.5KNationalRural Women Activists chart path for infrastructure growth, financial sustainability
Kotido District, Uganda: Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, bringing together more than 50 women...
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1.1KNewsHow Karamoja women are leading accountability charge in Kotido
Kotido, Uganda: Grassroots women activists in Karamoja are driving a new wave of civic accountability and local governance oversight, with Nakere Rural...
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1.1KNewsTwo surrender illegal guns as peace efforts continue in Kotido
Kotido District, Uganda: Two residents of Lokitelaebu Town Council in Kotido District have voluntarily surrendered illegal firearms and ammunition to the Uganda...
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987NationalKaramoja communities told to build local seed banks as extension gaps exposed
Kotido, Uganda: Communities in Karamoja have been urged to take greater ownership of their food production systems by investing in local seed...
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902NationalKotido embraces digital future as over 100 youth graduate from UCC skilling programme
The ICT training aligns with Uganda’s Digital Vision and the NDP III agenda of enhancing employability, innovation and digital inclusion, particularly in...
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1.5KNewsUCC trains Kotido youth in ICT, multimedia skills
Kotido, Uganda: The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, is conducting a five-day ICT and multimedia...
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835CrimeTraders survive armed ambush in Kaabong as attacks on key trade routes intensify
Kaabong, Uganda: Rising insecurity in Kaabong District has once again disrupted trade and endangered lives after two local traders narrowly survived an...
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1.3KFootballNEFRA League: Obule Earthquake leave Agape reeling after dominant 3-1 win in Kotido
Kotido, Uganda: The North Eastern Regional Football League (NEFRA) served up pure excitement on Sunday as Obule Earthquake FC stunned home side...
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1.3KBig StoryMuseveni’s “Do You Sleep on the Road?” comment sparks fury over Kotido’s impassable roads
Kotido, Uganda: President Museveni’s offhand remark during a campaign rally in Kotido District has sparked public outcry and reignited debate over the...
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948Uganda PoliticsNandala promises jobs, UGX 65,000 monthly grant for Kotido elders
Kotido, Karamoja: Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi on Tuesday electrified supporters in Kotido District with sweeping pledges...