By Joe Wacha and Moses Lokeris Map showing districts in Karamoja Sub-region KOTIDO: For many years, the Jie community in Kotido District has been known for two things: livestock keeping and armed raids. Today however, a new story is emerging. For many young…
Livestock impounded by joint security forces during anti-rustling operation in Kaabong (Credit:ASTU) KAABONG: A joint security operation by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has led to the arrest of a suspected notorious cattle rustler and impoundment…
By Cindrella Atenyo KARAMOJA: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up grassroots mobilization in Karamoja ahead of the nationwide Village Women Committee and LC1 elections, scheduled for July 23 and 28, 2026, respectively. On Sunday, the party’s regional secretariat convened district leaders…
By Hellen Aguyo Okello diversity-support-people-holding-hands-trust-unity-community-against-sky-background-hand-diverse-group-solidarity-united-team-building-collaboration-teamwork-success KARENGA: Political leaders in Karenga District have agreed to bury their political differences and work together for economic transformation. The agreement was reached during a consultative meeting held at Apoka lodge on Friday, July 17, 2027, and chaired…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Losakucha Health Centre II quarantine centre turned into office for Kapeta Sub-County (Credit: Alexander Mackey Okori) KOTIDO: Katepa Sub-county in Kotido district is struggling to operate without administration block, eight years after its creation. Kapeta Sub-county curved from…
By Christine Akello and Lazaro Apunyo Women and youth in a group photo after a training on conflict resolution and peace building organised by Women’s International Peace Centre (Credit :Lazaro Apunyo) MOROTO: Women’s International Peace Centre is calling for more inclusion of women…
URN The Catholic Church in Masaka Diocese has launched an emergency humanitarian appeal, calling on the public to support communities in the Karamoja sub-region that are struggling with severe food shortages following a prolonged drought. In a pastoral letter addressed to deans,…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Nyongeza Kasim, driver and the charcoal dealer standing in front of the impounded truck with 20 bags of charcoal (Credit: Police ) SOUTH KARAMOJA: Joint security forces in Nakapiripirit District have intercepted two vehicles loaded with 46 bags of…