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Security forces investigate two separate murder cases in Abim

“A few days ago, somebody was shot by people suspected to be warriors. I know they are warriors because no other person is illegally carrying a weapon. The security forces are on the ground”, Adiama said. He added that “there was another…

Boda boda rider robbed of motorcycle in Kaabong

“Police preliminary investigations indicate that the thugs, who disguised themselves as passengers, hired Nalibe from Kaabong town to take them to Mutunani gold mine at a fee of Shs40, 000, Twinamastko stated. By Alexander Mackey Okori Police in Kaabong district have launched…

Moroto High School to represent Karamoja at National USSSA ball games II championship

By Prosper Gibolo Moroto High School Volley ball and Netball team undergoing screening during district competition at Abim SS (Prosper Gibolo) The Karamoja Zone has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association’s (USSSA) Ball Games II Championship. The…

Security forces in Karamoja condemn mob justice, call for concerted efforts in ending cross-border insecurity

Maj. Gen. Sserunkuma underscored the need for closer collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and communities in the districts of Kotido and Kaabong as a mechanism in addressing cross-border cattle theft, communal conflict, and highway robberies being masterminded by the armed individuals who…

Agago widows wait for Museveni compensation for Karamojong raid victims three years later

Hellen Ayugi, a widow from Katiri Village in Amyel Parish, Lapono Sub-county, said life has become increasingly difficult since her husband was killed by suspected raiders in June 2016. You can see the situation for yourself. The home has become bushy because…

Delayed construction of Shs95 billion Naitakiru valley tank irks Karamoja MPs

The valley tank whose construction was launched in September, 2025, is one of the three valley tanks being constructed to support the planned Nangololpolon dam in Kotido district, under a project funded by the government of Uganda and the Federal Republic of…

Hunger kills 15 in Kotido, triggering calls for urgent government intervention

Kotido District has a population of about 219,700 people, with officials estimating that more than 45,600 households have been severely affected hunger caused by the prolonged dry spell.  Emmanuel Oyuku, the Kotido Chief Administrative Officer said reports from sub-county authorities indicate that…

8-year-old boy dies after being hit by ambulance in Nakapiripirit

Kevin Cherop, a resident of Arengesiep Village, Nadip Parish, Tokora Sub-County was reportedly knocked dead on Sunday morning at around 10:15 a.m, along the Tokora–Namalu Highway at Tokora Trading Centre. The Toyota Land Cruiser ambulance, Reg. No. LG0019-085) was transporting a pregnant…

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