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The introduction of cocoa to Northern Uganda is increasingly attractive to farmers who see it as an opportunity to diversify their livelihoods, increase household incomes, and build resilience to climate change By Johnisani Ocakacon Gulu The cocoa industry in Northern Uganda is still in its infant stage. But the promise of growing cocoa extends beyond […] The post Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity…
For many of the smallholder farmers in the region accustomed to the hand hoe, the machine represents more than technology. It represents time saved, labour reduced and, potentially, more land brought under cultivation. By Johnisani Ocakacon NWOYA The engine suddenly coughs to life, breaking the quiet of the early morning stillness with the horsepower of […] The post Small Plots, Small Tractor: The…
Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s reserves of critical energy-transition minerals, with demand for these resources projected to more than triple by 2030 under net-zero scenarios. By Willy Chowoo Durban, South Africa The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate efforts to […] The post ECA…
A single tractor has become more than a machine for cultivating farmland By Simon Wokorach Pader distric Before the return of relative peace to Northern Uganda in 2009, the sound of heavy engines was associated with a brutal war: military trucks moving through communities scarred by conflict. Today, a different engine is changing lives in […] The post Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation…
Some of the impounded charcoal in Nwoya District. The distribution is part of the security crackdown launched after the 4th Division commander ordered the suspension of charcoal transportation through Uganda. By Willy Chowoo Nwoya, August 14, 2026—The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division has distributed over 800 bags of charcoal impounded from illegal […] The post UPDF…
This is one of the lorries impounded along the Gulu-Nimule Highway in Amuru district during one of the crackdown operations by the security. Maj. Gen. Busizori said authorities had received information alleging that proceeds from the charcoal trade were being channelled to the South Sudan-based SPLA-IO rebel group. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City—The UPDF 4th […] The post UPDF Orders Halt to South Sudan…
Data tracking elephant numbers between 2011 and 2025 shows a gradual recovery in earlier years, followed by fluctuations and a recent decline. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s elephant population has followed a mixed trajectory over the past decades, reflecting both conservation gains and emerging threats that continue to test the resilience of one of […] The post A fragile recovery: Are…
The camp will bring together specialists in areas including heart, kidney, liver, brain, and other internal medicine conditions. Patients will also be screened for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. By Willy Chowoo GULU — About 1,600 people are expected to benefit from a free specialist medical camp at Gulu Regional […] The post Gulu Referral…
The chatbot, named Nurse Lina, operates on WhatsApp and provides users with instant, confidential guidance on family planning options, side effects, and nearby service points. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to improve access to family planning information and services, marking a significant […] The…
Pupils during lunchtime assembly at Arua Hill Primary School scale Research from refugee contexts across Africa shows that many women and girls lack access to toilets with locks, clean water, lighting, and discreet disposal systems. By Teddy Dokotho Before the sun rises, 17-year-old Nyabothtot Maria quietly prepares for another school day inside one of Uganda’s […] The post Menstrual dignity in…
