Richard Oyel
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richardolwenyi Featured image for Surge in Pokot-Pian Interethnic Clash Threatens Karamoja Peace

Robert Hausvik Featured image for Bodies of Four Kenyans Killed in Karamoja Car Crash Repatriated

UNODC Featured image for IGG implores Moroto public officials to declare wealth ahead of deadline

richardolwenyi Featured image for Museveni Mourns Pulkol’s Daughter
Sun 16 Mar, 2025 02:57
Museveni Mourns Pulkol’s Daughter
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Grace, who had been residing in Texas, led a multifaceted professional life. She was a medical nurse, worked as an Uber driver, and actively supported Helping Hands, a charity assisting those in need.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Tributes Pour in as Grace Pulkol’s Body Returns to Uganda
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 07:14
Tributes Pour in as Grace Pulkol’s Body Returns to Uganda
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Born in July 1981, Grace Pulkol Adams passed away on February 9, 2025, in the United States due to cardiac arrest.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Water and Environment Week Opens in Karamoja with Cleaning Exercise
Tue 11 Mar, 2025 02:57
Water and Environment Week Opens in Karamoja with Cleaning Exercise
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Activities will continue throughout the week, focusing on environmental conservation, sanitation, and community engagement to promote sustainable water management.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Bank of Uganda Pledges Financial Inclusion to Boost Karamoja’s Economic Growth

Sports Featured image for Skateboarding and Outreach Set Stage for BoU’s Moroto Town Hall Meeting
Wed 05 Mar, 2025 06:42
Skateboarding and Outreach Set Stage for BoU’s Moroto Town Hall Meeting
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Professional skateboarders from Clear Level, led by Brian Skater, energized the community with a thrilling display of skateboarding on tarmac and marrum roads.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Bank of Uganda Gears Up for Town Hall Meetings in Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Uganda, Italy Partner to Boost Health Infrastructure in Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Security Close Illegal Checkpoints in Karamoja Amid Trader Complaints
Sat 01 Mar, 2025 20:41
Security Close Illegal Checkpoints in Karamoja Amid Trader Complaints
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Traders had long voiced concerns over these roadblocks, accusing officers of using them as extortion points, intimidating transporters, and demanding bribes before allowing the passage of cattle.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Security Forces Kill Cattle Theft Suspect, Mob Lynches Another in Kotido
Sat 01 Mar, 2025 20:40
Security Forces Kill Cattle Theft Suspect, Mob Lynches Another in Kotido
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The warriors stole cattle on February 28, 2025, from Kalonglomuge Village. According to security reports, the military tracked them to Lokomebu, where they engaged in a fierce gunfight.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Nabilatuk Leaders Stranded with Two Unidentified Bodies as Police Investigate Murders

richardolwenyi Featured image for 234 Students Assessed Ahead of Final Exams at Karamoja Zonal Industrial Hub

richardolwenyi Featured image for Suspected Warriors Kill Two, Steal Gun in Nakapiripirit Attack on Police Detach
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 18:34
Suspected Warriors Kill Two, Steal Gun in Nakapiripirit Attack on Police Detach
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The attack, which took place around midday on February 26, followed a cattle raid in Nadip Village before escalating into a direct assault on the police post.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Moroto Tops Gun Violence Amid Shifting Crime Trends
Wed 26 Feb, 2025 01:32
Moroto Tops Gun Violence Amid Shifting Crime Trends
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The Police 2024 Crime Report revealed that 188 cases of murder by shooting were reported nationwide last year, 33 of which occurred in Karamoja, with Moroto alone accounting for nine—the highest in th...


richardolwenyi Featured image for 40 Girls from Minority Tepeth Tribe in Moroto Awarded Scholarships

Sabin Vaccine Institute Featured image for Gulu University Expands Higher Education to Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Uganda Police Force Introduces Sub-County Policing Model in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Hundreds of Karamojong Youth Benefit from Vocational Education,Skilling Programme

uganda Featured image for VP Alupo urges universities on AI

uganda Featured image for Police recover two illegal arms, ammunition in Nakapiripirit

UNODC Featured image for Bush fire destroys houses in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police investigate suspected suicide of 70-year old in Napak

richardolwenyi Featured image for 120 Stolen Cattle Recovered in Abim After Security Forces Track Raiders

richardolwenyi Featured image for 70-Year-Old Man Killed in Nabilatuk Motorcycle Accident

richardolwenyi Featured image for Moroto MP Francis Lorika Supports Over 400 Students with Cash Vouchers

uganda Featured image for Youth in Kotido surrenders illegal firearm

Ugandan News Featured image for WFP launches second phase of strengthening food security in Karamoja

Ugandan News Featured image for Police recover 14 cows in foiled cattle raid in Karenga

Ugandan News Featured image for Nabilatuk Police hunt for suspects who attempted to burn woman alive

richardolwenyi Featured image for MTN donates ICT facility worth shs1bn to Soroti school for visually impaired

richardolwenyi Featured image for Father of Nine Dreams of Becoming National Long-Distance Runner

richardolwenyi Featured image for Teenage Girl Dies After Jumping Off Speeding Truck
Fri 14 Feb, 2025 18:27
Teenage Girl Dies After Jumping Off Speeding Truck
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Anjellina Lomongin had hitch-hiked a Nissan pickup truck, registration number UAS 679X, along with other passengers. 


richardolwenyi Featured image for Public Outrage as UEDCL Meters Fail to Load Power in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Karamoja Village Saving Group Celebrates Milestone After Saving Over Shs 13 Million

richardolwenyi Featured image for Dwelling Places Launches Project to Combat Child Trafficking in Karamoja

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Launch Manhunt After Woman Is Raped and Strangled in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Recover Stolen Cattle, Arrest Two Suspects in Katakwi

richardolwenyi Featured image for Schools in Karamoja Reopen to Empty Classrooms Entire Week

richardolwenyi Featured image for Woman Found Dead in Teachers’ Quarters, One Arrested

richardolwenyi Featured image for Kotido Leaders Warn of Mass Migration as Drought Worsens
Mon 10 Feb, 2025 08:49
Kotido Leaders Warn of Mass Migration as Drought Worsens
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Paul Lotee Komol, the Kotido District chairman, confirmed that thousands of residents have already left in search of food and water.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Man Hangs Self Using Mosquito Net: Report

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Officer Shoots Self Dead in Nabilatuk: Report

richardolwenyi Featured image for Police Arrest Two and Seize 20 Jerrycans of Illicit Waragi in Karamoja Crackdown

richardolwenyi Featured image for Woman Dies After Night of Heavy Drinking in Nakapiripirit
Thu 06 Feb, 2025 20:31
Woman Dies After Night of Heavy Drinking in Nakapiripirit
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Lemukol reportedly consumed a combination of illicit alcohol and local brews throughout the day and night, allegedly on an empty stomach.


richardolwenyi Featured image for 3,604 Registered in Moroto as Electoral Commission Races Against Time

richardolwenyi Featured image for Security Forces and Leaders Launch Tarehe Sita Activities in Moroto

richardolwenyi Featured image for Three Arrested for Vandalism of Govt Project in Nakapiripirit
Sat 01 Feb, 2025 13:53
Three Arrested for Vandalism of Govt Project in Nakapiripirit
Featured image for Three Arrested for Vandalism of Govt Project in Nakapiripirit

The suspects were found in possession of stolen materials, including barbed wire, dip chain links, a span dipstick, and a jerrycan, all valued at Shs300,000.


richardolwenyi Featured image for Man Named Prime Suspect in Brother’s Murder in Nabilatuk District

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