DOCUMENTARY: KAPATU Inspection Visit by OWC Officials
Kotido, Uganda – East Africa / January 10, 2025.
In a significant step towards the full operationalization of Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU), Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh, the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation and Special Advisor to H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda on Defence and Military Affairs, has sent to Kotido a high powered delegation led by H.E. Amb. Lt. Gen. Philip Idro- the Principal Advisor to the CCOWC/SPAD, the Hon. David Bwangamoe Pulkol- the Principal Advisor to the CCOWC/SPAD and Counsel Twinobusingye Severino the Principal Legal Advisor to the CCOWC/SPAD.
The delegation conducted an official site visit at Losilang Catholic Parish, the headquarters of the University, Kotido District, located in the Karamoja subregion. The delegation confirmed the suitability of the site for the University. This is a Kairos moment in the struggle for uplifting the Karamoja sub-region.
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The day’s events began with the cerebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Good Shepherd Cathedral Kotido Catholic Diocese in Kotido Municipality.
The main celebrant of the Holy Mass was the Rt. Rev. Bishop Dominic Eibu MCCJ. The Concelebrants were the Rt. Rev. Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta, the Bishop of Torit Catholic Diocese in South Sudan and the Rt. Rev. Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok, the Bishop of Lira Catholic Diocese and the Vice President of Uganda Episcopal Conference. This day also marked the celebration of the 2nd anniversary of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Dominic Eibu MCCJ and the Rt. Rev. Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta.
The event was also graced by the Hon. Rose Lily Akello (MP), the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity in the Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. Also present were the area members of Parliament led by the Hon. Lokii Peter Abrahams MP Jie County, the Hon. Lokwang Hillary– MP Ik County and the Hon. Margaret Aleper – the Woman MP for Kotido District. The Resident District Commissioner Mr. Ichogor Charles also attended the function.
