URN Journalist turned politician Lilly Lopuwa, who contested for the Nakapiripirit District Woman Parliamentary seat as an independent has petitioned Moroto High Court, claiming that her defeat was as result of irregularities that handed victory to the incumbent, MP Esther Anyakun. Anyakun, who…
Admin Karamoja elders initiating youths into elderhood in Moroto (Credit: URN) The exclusion of youths and women, who are not initiated into the elderhood system from decision-making processes, has sparked concerns among a section of youths in Moroto district. In order for…
By Moses Lokeris Kotido District Veterinary Department is set to roll out a mass animal vaccination campaign to vaccinate livestock against highly contagious and fatal diseases. Among the diseases are; Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia…
Jennifer Acheng and Bondry Kilenga Uganda on Wednesday conducted elections for LCIII, Town Council, and Municipal Division chairpersons and councillors, the second last set of 2026, general election according to the Electoral Commission roadmap but the voting exercise was characterised by low…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Karamoja Sub-region which used to be of the worst performing regions in the country has registered a slight improvement in performance of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) compared to 2024. According to the results released on Friday,…
By Isaac Okeng In December 2021, Uganda’s Parliament approved a supplementary budget of Shs 39.948 billion with the objective of promoting peace and improving livelihoods in Karamoja sub-region, historically challenged by insecurity and poverty. Within this allocation, Shs 25 billion was designated…
By Bondry Kilenga Karamojong gunmen accused of attacking and robbing people in Kaabong District (Photos: Police) A joint force of army and police has arrested two wanted notorious Karamojong gunmen accused of terrorizing communities in Kaabong district through a series of violent…
By Bondry Kilenga Graduates in a group posing with their certificates (Bondry Kilenga) Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Karamoja Pastorate has gone beyond spiritual teaching to training small scale holder farmers on modern farming methods to address food insecurity and poverty in…