Briefs

Fire destroysKITGUM – Property estimated to be worth over sh80m was destroyed last week when fire burnt down a house belonging to the late Tom Apila. Over 20 people were displaced by the fire in Eastward village A, Guu parish.-----RDC advisesYUMBE – The Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Henry Ringakech, has urged rebels to come home and contribute to developing the district. He was recently addressing a security meeting held at the district resource centre.-----Kisamba tourNEBBI – The district production coordinator has advised farmers to use their earnings to build permanent houses and send their children to school. Richard Okethwengo was briefing the agriculture, animal industry and fisheries minister Dr. Kisamba Mugerwa on the progress of the North West Small Holders Agricultural Development Project during his tour of the region.