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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Men have been encouraged to actively support breastfeeding mothers to improve child health and well-being. Speaking at the celebrations to mark Breastfeeding Week at Katakwi District Headquarters on Thursday, Dr. Simon Ichumar Omeke, the District Health Officer for Katakwi, said that the support includes understanding …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has suffered another political setback in Katakwi District following the defection of two key party mobilizers to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The defectors are Joseph Ecuman, the Vice Chairperson of Katakwi District, and Abdullah Latif Okeng, …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is growing excitement in Katakwi District following the announcement of a government plan to extend electricity to various trading centers and villages. The development is aimed at boosting low-voltage electricity supply, particularly in trading hubs and healthcare facilities, to support value addition and …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cecilia Anyakuit has entered the race for Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament after picking nomination forms from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party. Anyakuit aims to unseat the incumbent, Retired Major Jessica Alupo, who also serves as the Vice President. Speaking shortly …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Alupo has been re-elected as chairperson for the veteran Katakwi District. Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election. This …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the 2026 election approaches, the people of Toroma County are calling on the NRM government to act in the best interests of the residents by establishing Toroma District as a new administrative unit. They believe this move will enable them to access services …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bush fire whose source is yet to be established has destroyed 300 houses and property worth millions of shillings in Ngariam Sub County, Katakwi District. The fire broke out in the parishes of Osep and Oedepus causing damage to houses and property. Moses …

Katakwi, UGANDA | THE INDPENDENT | Iteso Cultural Union (ICU), headed by Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, has reopened two cultural sites that were destroyed by former UPDF Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, General Peter Elwelu. Last year, two renowned cultural sites in Katakwi District were demolished under the orders of …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LC3 Chairperson of Ongongoja Sub County in Katakwi district, William Omeke has been arrested by the military over his alleged involvement in the theft of 22 cattle from Poron Sub County in Napak district. Omeke is the first prominent leader from Teso sub region …

  Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda staff, along with their partners, have extended support worth over Shs 250 million to Ongongoja Secondary School in Katakwi District, Eastern Uganda, as part of the “30 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign. This initiative was launched last week in a volunteerism …