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Teso Parish Development Committee Chairpersons Accused of Abusing Restocking Guidelines
The Parish Development Committee Chairpersons in Teso Sub Region have been accused of abusing the guidelines of the Restocking Program.
Christine Apolot, a member of the Presidential Affairs Committee, while chairing an engagement meeting for Soroti, Amuria and Kaberamaido districts at Soroti District Headquarters on Thursday 13th August 2026, noted several loopholes in the selection of beneficiaries.
According to Apolot, some officers fronted their own relatives to benefit from the funds, used the names of elders to access money, and even allowed people from other parishes to benefit.
Apolot expressed gratitude to Soroti and Amuria districts in particular for owning the program and recovering money that had been misappropriated by Parish Development Committees and LC2 Chairpersons.
The Presidential Affairs Committee is on a three-day oversight visit to assess the implementation of the Restocking Program in Teso Sub Region.
Bob Owiny, the LC5 Chairperson of Soroti District, acknowledged the challenges with the Restocking Program but pledged commitment to ensure that the targeted beneficiaries receive the money.
Martine Ojara, Chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee, said they will recommend tough action against government officers who mismanage government programs.
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Residents Urge Katakwi Authorities to Act Over Dangerous Otur Rd
Communities in Ngariam and Omodoi sub-counties in Katakwi District are calling on district authorities to urgently repair the road connecting the two areas, saying its poor condition is making movement difficult and putting lives at risk.
Residents say the road, particularly the section around Otur Swamp, which borders Ngariam and Omodoi sub-counties, has become a hotspot for accidents and deaths due to its poor terrain.
They say two brothers recently lost their lives in an accident at the same location, raising fears that more people could die if urgent action is not taken, especially with the ongoing rainy season.
The residents say the poor road condition is also affecting access to markets, health facilities and other essential services.
They are therefore calling on their leaders to intervene and have the road repaired to improve connectivity and movement of people and goods.
Meanwhile, Lazaro Okori, the LCII Chairperson of Adugulu Parish in Omodoi Sub-county, warns that continued rains could worsen the situation around Otur Swamp and expose road users to more accidents and deaths.
However, Katakwi District LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Omolo has asked residents to remain calm, saying the road is already included in the district’s budget.
Omolo says the government has also surveyed the road and is committed to improving it using a climate-smart approach to make it more resilient to heavy rains.
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Kumi Deputy RDC Urges Residents to be their Neighbours Keepers Ahead of Independence Day
KUMI-The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kumi District, Chemutai James Small has urged residents to remain vigilant and work together to maintain peace and security as Uganda prepares to celebrate 64 years of Independence.
Uganda will mark its 64th Independence anniversary on Friday, October 9, 2026, with celebrations expected to take place across the country.
Chemutai, who has served in Kumi District for the past three months, commended residents for their cooperation and called for continued vigilance during the celebrations.
“I want to thank the people of Kumi for the good three months I have served. We are now around the corner to celebrate Independence Day, which will be on Friday, October 9, 2026,” he said.
The Deputy RDC cautioned residents against criminals who may seek to exploit the festivities to commit offences, including burglary and fighting.
“This is a time when many people want to take advantage of these celebrations and embark on dubious activities like robbing people’s homes and fighting,” Chemutai said.
He said sub-county authorities had been directed to strengthen security patrols during the day and night to ensure that residents celebrate in a peaceful environment.
“The sub-counties are now mandated to ensure total security in terms of patrols day and night so that we can have a peaceful celebration,” he said.
Chemutai also called on local council leaders to actively perform their responsibilities as chairpersons of security in their respective areas.
He said LC1 chairpersons at village level, LC2 chairpersons at parish level and LC3 chairpersons at sub-county level, together with other stakeholders, should work closely with security agencies to prevent crime.
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Teso Farmers have Been Urged to Keep Poultry as a Fallback Against Poverty
Farmers in the Katakwi and Teso sub-regions have been urged to embrace poultry as a means of improving household incomes, and ending reliance on land crop farming due to sharp failure in crop production as a result of unpredicted weather patterns that resulted in poor harvests in the two seasons.
Dr. Onyait Ariko, District Production Officer, Katakwi District Local Government, made the call yesterday after sharing his expertise with media in the district.
He stated that the region’s heavy reliance on food crops for both household and commercial purposes has limited opportunities for farmers to build sustainable sources of income.
According to Ariko Poultry, can help even low-income families, improve farmers’ ability to access special family needs.
He underscored the need for proper arrangements where a farmer can potentially put better practical management practices, especially disease control, noting that chicken is readily needed in the market.
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