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26 pupils hospitalized because of food poisoning in Amudat

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty-six pupils of Kalas Girl’s primary school have been hospitalized over suspected food poisoning in Amudat district. It alleged that on March 6th, 2024 at around 11:00 pm the said pupils developed stomach, throat, and heart pain after consuming cookies that they found wrapped in …

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Amudat leaders agree to work with security for peace

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pokot leaders in Amudat district have come to a consensus with security forces to work together to end the current raids between the Pokot and Pian communities. There is tension between the Pokot communities and security forces because of the ongoing operations. Pokot leaders accuse …

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Pokot-UPDF exchange of fire in Amudat leaves 40 cows dead

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Soldiers of the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces-UPDF 51 Infantry, Battalion 407 have been accused of killing 40 cows and injuring 50 others in Amudat district. It is alleged that the animals were grazing at the border area of Naporokoch parish  in Amudat district and …

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Modern beekeeping increase honey production in Amudat

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bee farmers in Amudat district are experiencing a significant increase in honey production, thanks to ongoing training in modern beekeeping techniques. Farmers credit their success to the skills they’ve acquired through various training programs, particularly those focusing on modern beekeeping practices such as using modified …

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Top Amudat officers pinned in cattle raids

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region are investigating top officials in Amudat district for allegedly aiding cattle theft. This follows the arrest of five cattle traders on August 25, 2023, at the Chepsikunya security checkpoint with stolen cows. It’s reported that the traders bought …

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Security forces seal off Amudat over escalating insecurity

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UPDF 3rd division deputy commander, Brig. Gen Felix Busizoori has said that they are sealing off the district of Amudat and never to allow the Pokot pastoralists to cross to other districts until they embrace peace. Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub region …

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ActionAid holds inter-generational dialogue on FGM and GBV in Amudat

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ActionAid Uganda has held a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lokales subcounty, Amudat district and the main objectives is to enhance inter-generational relationship between men and boys, and women, and girls, that are supportive of adolescent gender and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR). One of the most …

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AMUDAT: Reusable sanitary pads help to keep girls in school

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 girls in Looro primary school Amudat district have been trained to make reusable sanitary pads. The school project of Reusable sanitary pads that started in 2022 has now attracted many girls who feel relieved from the stress of managing their menstrual cycle. …

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UPDF deserter strangled to death in Amudat

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Amudat district is holding three suspects in connection to the strangulation of a UPDF deserter to death for allegedly failing to clear her bar bill. The deceased has been identified as Lorisa Cheporoke, who met her death on Sunday night in Multasukan village, …

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300 livestock succumb to tick-borne disease in Amudat

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastoralists in Amudat district are counting losses after losing their livestock to the tick-borne disease. Over 300 cows have succumbed to the tick-borne disease in the district in the last six months. Betty Chelain, the Amudat Woman Member of Parliament, says that each day, the …

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