By Richard Onapatum In a bold move, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Charles Ichogor has unveiled an ambitious vision to transform Kotido into a model district in the region, where others can come to benchmark. The vision, which has been hailed as a game-changer for the district, aims to make Kotido synonymous with excellence in…
By Richard Onapatum In a significant move, Kotido Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Charles Ichogor has recovered embezzled funds meant for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in Kodeke Parish, Rengene Sub County. The recovery of the stolen funds is a major blow to corruption in the district and a testament to the RDC’s…
King Charles Hosts President Tinubu British Monarch, King Charles III, has hosted Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting took place at the Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Their meeting emphasized the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. King Charles and Mr. Tinubu last met in November 2023 before the COP28…
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has announced a 129.36% increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 cocoa season, effective Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The price has risen from GH¢20,928 per tonne at the opening of the 2023/2024 season to GH¢48,000 per tonne, or from GH¢1,308 per 64kg bag…
American music star Selena Gomez has shared her hopes of becoming a mother in the future, though she recently revealed that her journey to parenthood will look different from what she once imagined. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the singer cum actress opened up about the medical challenges that will prevent her from experiencing…
By Richard Onapatum In a bid to combat the growing disaster of charcoal burning, stakeholders in Kotido District convened at Toto Maria for a crucial workshop. The meeting brought together local leaders, environmental experts, and community members to discuss strategies for mitigating the effects of charcoal burning on the environment, economy, and health of…
By Richard Onapatum The Office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Soroti City, led by Peter Pex Paak, launched the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to beneficiaries in Agama Ward, West Division, Soroti City. In his speech, RCC Paak highlighted Uganda’s journey since independence, emphasizing President Museveni’s efforts to address three major challenges:…
The deceased, Karsini, and her husband Rasum Source: Africa Publicity Some 15 elephants have reportedly crushed a five-months-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby to death in Indonesia. According to local media reports, the mother-of-three Karsini, aged 33, was tapping rubber trees with her husband Rasum on Sunday when the herd of some 15 elephants…
Uganda: PDM Funds Disbursed to Kengere Ward Beneficiaries By Richard Onapatum In a significant move to support vulnerable communities, the government has launched the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to beneficiaries in Kengere Ward, Soroti City East. The initiative, aimed at improving the lives of all Ugandans, particularly the vulnerable, has…
By Richard Onapatum In a bid to address the escalating climate-related challenges in Karamoja region, Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA), a community-based organization, has launched a climate justice project in Kotido district. The project, funded by the Women’s International Peace Centre, aims to strengthen disaster management committees and build capacity for stakeholders…
By Richard Onapatum President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the importance of commercial agriculture in transforming the lives of Karamoja communities. Speaking at the closure of the ninth Karamoja Cultural Festival on September 7, 2024, the President encouraged locals to adopt commercial agriculture as a broad-based way of wealth creation. Karamoja, a region in…
LONDON – Catherine, Princess of Wales announced that she was cancer-free but on a long road to “full recovery”, in a highly emotional video message following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The heartfelt announcement will provide welcome relief for Britain’s royal family after a troubled year in which head of state King Charles…
As part of his tour of the Bono East Region, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his party’s pledge to abolish the controversial betting tax if elected into office. Speaking to supporters at Nkwabeng in the Nkoranza South Constituency, Mr Mahama emphasized the need for financial discipline…
A talented hairdresser from Ghana, Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most hair locked in a single session. On March 6, 2024, at Ashongman Estate in Accra, Chelsea achieved the remarkable feat of locking 27 heads of hair in just eight hours. Chelsea officially announced her…
Prince Harry is reportedly set to inherit £8 million from the late Queen Mother when he turns 40. The Duke of Sussex will celebrate the milestone on September 15, and it is thought his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth, started collecting a huge trust fund for him when he was aged 10. At the time,…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that the circumstances surrounding his father’s death inspired the launch of the medical drone delivery initiative. He explained that his father passed away in 2002 after undergoing surgery in Tamale, due to difficulties in accessing blood. This personal tragedy, he noted, motivated…
