evidence: Moyo, characterised by beautiful undulating contours of rocks with green grass and trees, is one of the oldest districts in the West Nile which in recent years stagnated in isolation as the second Sudanese civil war raged. [...] Background: Moyo District is located in the Northwestern part, commonly known as the West Nile region of Uganda. The district is at the border of the Republic of South Sudan to the northern, Adjumani District lies across the River Nile forming its southern and eastern border, and Yumbe District to the west. The coordinates of the district are 03º 39N, 31º 43E (Latitude: 3.6500; Longitude: 31.7190). The district covers an area of 2,059 Km², of which 192Km² is rivers and swamps, 172Km² is gazette forest and game reserves. The district comprises two counties of West Moyo and Obongi, and 7 sub-counties, a Town Council, 41 parishes and 211 villages. [...] There are three main categories of geological formations in Moyo District. These include gneiss, alluvial deposits and schists, quartzite and marble. Alluvial deposits and moraines distinguish West Moyo and Obongi. Schists, quartzite and marble occur in the mountains surrounding Metu. The district’s soils are moderately fertile. Rolling hills are found in Metu Sub-county and along the Nile River, rising at 900m above sea level to a series of hills and peaks. Mountain Otze is the highest peak (1500m above sea level).