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Kaabong lady smartly dressed. Photo by Godfrey Ojore bbc.co.uk,newvision This lady whose photograph was taken from Kaabong district attracted attention from visitors outside the region and much of their attention was diverted. I had some say “but is she normal? How can she put on the shoes of men?” with all those comments she remained calm and focused on the function. She was ‘armed’ with her phone and in many times I could see her checking on it whether to see the time or anxiously waiting for a call!

benefits of eating fish   A woman preparing fish, scientists say fish is good for your body. Photo by Godfrey Ojore Fish  is among the healthiest foods on the planet. It is loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D.  Fish  is also the world's best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Here are 5 health  benefits of eating fish  that are supported by research. 1. Fish is high in important nutrients that most people don’t get enough of Generally speaking, all types of fish are good for you. They are high in many nutrients that most people aren’t getting enough of. This includes high-quality protein, iodine and various vitamins and minerals. However, some fish are better than others, and the fatty types of fish are considered the  healthiest . That’s because fatty fish (like salmon, trout, sardines, tuna and mackerel) are higher in fat-based nutrients. This includes ...

Women and children fetch water at Kagwara landing site in Serere district as others wash their clothes at the same place.   People living at Kagwara landing site in Serere district fetch water for home consumption because of lack of clean water sources like a borehole. That aside the same water source acts as their latrine they defecate in the night. “We survive by mercy of God because we defecate in the lake and during day time women fetch water from the same source,” a resident told this reporter. The District Health Officer Serere Francis Odeke says people living on the highlands of Kagwara, Mulondo and Mugarama at high risk of contracting water born diseases during rainy session like now. “Sanitation is always poor at landing sites exposing them to danger,” Dr. Odeke said. Photo by Godfrey Ojore

Traditional dancers in Teso popularly known as Edonga wait for their turn to entertain guests at a even recently. Photo By Godfrey Ojore

The picture taken against the tree focusing on the clouds that have started forming in Soroti. Initially this month (March) the rains would be in plenty but its contrary this year 2016. A cow feeding as a bird stands on its back. Its common for such birds to be on the backs of cows in Teso.

Karamoja a region rich with minerals and beautiful sceneries. The beautiful sceneries of Karamoja sub-region. Photo By Godfrey Ojore.   BY GODFREY OJORE      Its 11:25am on a cloudy Sunday, I set off to Karamoja region aboard a commercial Noah vehicle from Soroti town. Transport on public means to Moroto is 20,000 from Soroti town. My first destination in Karamoja is Moroto town which is more of the city for the region due to availability of many amenities such as the banks and the referral hospital. The journey would take us about four hours and thirty minutes drive. Throughout our journey, the driver would play old music of 1980s, few tracks from Buganda and Karamojong music probably to initiate us into the land of herdsmen. Soon after living Katakwi a district that boards with Karamoja, Aleklek is the first place to usher you to the home of the uncles of Iteso. The driver has to be extra careful of cattle, goats...

Picture of the day A business woman of cattle hooks and cattle heads on a boda boda bike from the abattoir to her restaurant in Soroti town found in Eastern part of Uganda. Cattle hooks (imolokonyo) are a delicacy for many people in Uganda. Photo by Godfrey Ojore