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Orom-Cross: Uganda’s graphite gamble moves up the value chain

As global demand grows, Orom-Cross is betting that processing graphite in Uganda can deliver more than a mining project NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A graphite project in northern Uganda is taking on a more ambitious shape. What began as a proposal to mine and export graphite from Orom East in Kitgum District … The post Orom-Cross: Uganda’s graphite gamble moves up the value chain appeared first on The Independent

The Independent Uganda · 3 Sept 2026

Kitgum district rejects State House scholarships as MP smuggles daughter on list

The Kitgum district leadership has rejected a list of 11 students selected for the State House scholarship programme, demanding a fresh application and verification process amid concerns about how the beneficiaries were chosen. District leaders accused Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Jimmy Segawa Ebil of overseeing a selection process that did not involve key local government […] The post Kitgum district rejects

The Observer · 17 Aug 2026

Musician Bosmic Otim seeks out-of-court settlement in assault case

Local musician Bosmic Joyce Otim, who is facing charges of causing grievous bodily harm, has asked the Kitgum Chief Magistrate’s court to allow him and the complainant to pursue an out-of-court settlement. Otim, who is out of prison on a Shs 2 million cash bail, made the request through his lawyer when the case came […] The post Musician Bosmic Otim seeks out-of-court settlement in assault case appeared first on The

The Observer · 14 Aug 2026

Father asks Kitgum court to jail son over abuse of mother

The father of a 28-year-old mason has asked the Kitgum Chief Magistrate’s court to jail his son, saying a custodial sentence would give his 72-year-old mother a much-needed reprieve from his alleged abusive behaviour. Michael Acaye made the plea on Thursday during the hearing of a case against his son, Kenneth Oyoo, a married mason […] The post Father asks Kitgum court to jail son over abuse of mother appeared first

The Observer · 14 Aug 2026

Government Launches US$4 Million Kidepo Conservation Project to Strengthen Biodiversity Protection

KITGUM, August 6, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has launched the Kidepo Landscape Integrated Conservation and Development Project (KLICDP 2026–2030), a five-year, US$4 million initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while improving livelihoods in communities surrounding Kidepo Valley National Park and the Karenga Wildlife Corridor. Funded by the […]

Watchdog Uganda · 8 Aug 2026

London miners raise hopes in Kitgum

Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Thousands of residents in Kitgum and neighbouring districts could benefit from increased employment, business opportunities and infrastructure development after London-listed mining company Blencowe Resources raised the value of its Orom-Cross Graphite Project to US$1.254 billion (about Shs4.7 trillion) following an updated Definitive Feasibility Study. The revised valuation strengthens the com

The Independent Uganda · 31 Jul 2026