By Bondry Kilenga and Moses Lokeris
Rising migration of Karimojong residents to neighbouring districts in search of food and casual labour has prompted authorities in Kotido District to introduce strict security measures, including checkpoints along major exit routes.
The measures follow the recent repatriation of at least 275 migrants from Agago District, where they had relocated late last year after leaving their homes due to hunger.
According to the Kotido Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Peter Abrahams Lokwii, authorities will establish security checkpoints to intercept groups leaving the district for neighbouring areas.
Meanwhile, the Kotido District Speaker, Emmanuel Lodio Lopwot, said the district council will hold its next council meeting in Panyangara Sub-county, which has been identified as the epicentre of the migration.
However, some residents have questioned the proposed security measures.
