Katakwi district farmers may soon see an end to their days of poverty as they receive a significant boost in the form of hybrid goats. These highly profitable goats, provided by Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo and Statehouse through the Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP), will help improve the farmers’ livestock. PAP is a government initiative…
The Vice President of Uganda Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo has flagged off the construction of Okore Seed Secondary School in Kelim village, Okore sub-county, Ngariam county. This event was filled with happiness, as the government, through the Ministry of Education, granted Katakwi District another secondary school. The atmosphere was vibrant with smiles, laughter, and amusement,…
By Benjamin Epeduno Katakwi: The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Rtd. Major Jessica Alupo has commissioned Ongongoja Fruit Growers Co-operative Society in Ongongoja Sub-county, Katakwi District. The UGX 317 million project under ‘Legs Projects’ with support from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) was commissioned on Saturday 12, November 2022. Hon. Alupo who was…
Legislators from Karamoja sub-region have accused the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of refusing to hand over 17,706 heads of cattle that they recovered from rustlers. The lawmakers made the accusations while responding to an earlier statement by the UPDF that the security situation in the region was ‘under control.’ The area which is inhabited…
Six policemen and three suspects have been injured in an accident in Katakwi district. The accident occurred at Alera trading centre along Usuk road after the police pick up patrol car registration no. UP 8355 belonging to Katakwi central police station overturned. The policemen had gone to pick the three suspects. According to the East…
