How Kidepo’s wildlife keeps East Acholi locals sleepless

 

(Posted 09th November 2026)

 

Courtesy of African Elephant News

Tobbias Jolly Owiny, Daily Monitor (Uganda), November 7, 2026
The recent spate of wildlife attacks and devastation in East Acholi occasioned by wild animals from Kidepo Valley National Game Park has left locals and leaders with more questions than answers. In October 2026 alone, four people from Agago District were killed in attacks by elephants and buffaloes from the park. A herd of elephants attacked several villages in Lukole and Lapono sub-counties, leaving three people dead and injuring several others. The group of about 30 elephants raided Kalangore village and camped in people’s gardens.
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