By Alexander Mackey Okori The increasing incidents of armed Karamojong thieves bushwhacking people at night have sparked fear among the residents and leaders in Kaabong district, prompting calls for urgent security intervention. The thugs reportedly stage illegal roadblocks on the roads at…
By Alexander Okori A section of leaders and civil society activists from the Karamoja Sub-region on Thursday voiced contrasting opinions as Uganda marked its 63rd Independent anniversary. The celebrations held at Kololo 63 Years of Independence: A Reason to Double Our Effort…
By Lazaro Apunyo Some farmers in Karamoja Sub-region have asked the Bank of Uganda to ensure that commercial banks stick to the annual 12 percent interest cap for loans taken under the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF). The ACF, launched in 2009, is…
Joint security forces in Moroto District have recovered two guns in separate operations, two days after unknown armed Karamojong warriors ambushed three people along the Moroto–Soroti highway on Saturday night. The trio identified as Zainab Angella, an FDC aspirant for the Moroto…
By Lazaro Apunyo The community of Moroto district and Municipality have expressed growing concern over absence of functional X-ray and Ultrasound machines, which has exacerbated their health access challenges. This critical gap in diagnostic equipment according to them, has left thousands of…
Elders in the Karamoja sub-region under their umbrella body code named Karamoja Elders Association have criticised the practice of courtship rape, a silent monster shattering the future of young girls. Courtship rape is a cultural norm in which young men use coercion…
By Prosper Gibolo Agape Kotido United FC has bolstered its squad with the acquisition of six new players ahead of the North East Regional League 2025/2026 Season. The new signings include; Allan Jeremy Ilukol (striker) from Savior FC Lira, Patrick Bari (Midfielder)…
By Bondry Kilenga Police in Kotido District have submitted blood stain clothes stained with blood recovered as evidence in the murder of Kalips Ogong, popularly known as Okolej to police forensic headquarters in Wandegeya, Kampala for analysis. The clothes were recovered from…