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KABERMAIDO DISTRICT

It was part of Soroti District until 2000 when it became a district. At independence in 1962, present day Soroti, Kumi, Katakwi and Kaberamaido constitute Teso District. The main language is Ateso, Kumam and Kiswahili.

Location

It boarders Soroti in the East, Lira in the West, Kamuli in the South and Katakwi in the North-east.

Population

The district has over 122,924 people, 62,855 of which are female and 60,069 are male.

Economic Activities

There Agriculture with main emphasis on food crops such as millet, potatoes, beans, Simsim and sunflower. Cash crops like cotton. There fruits and vegetables like Tomatoes, vegetables and Onions.

Transport network

Kaberamaido has a poor road network. Feeder roads do not exist in some parts of the district greatly hindering transport.

Education services

The district has a total of 86 primary schools with 79 government and 7 community schools. For secondary schools, the district has over 15 schools, 5 are government, 3 private and 7 community.

Health Services

There is no Government dispensary, 7 health centres at county level, 1 health centre at sub-county level.  There are 2 private/NGO dispensaries, 1 clinic and no health centre.

Tourist Attractions

There is Lake Kyoga where fishing is carried out.


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Gorilla Safaris

The endangered mountain gorillas are almost exitinct with only 750 in number shared between Bwindi National Park, Parc de volcanoes National park of Rwanda and Virunga of Congo.A safari to Uganda's remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi NP is memorable experience that contribute greatly to the survival of these mountain gorillas.More information on the mountain gorillas

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