By Alexander Mackey Okori
As Uganda today honors the life and martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum, the communities and leaders of Karamoja have been to embrace peace, dialogue, and clemency to thwart descending back to insecurity, which had plagued the region for decades.
Luwum, a former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, was murdered on February 16, 1977, for his firm opposition to the human rights abuses and oppression under the Idi Amin regime.
While appearing on the Karamoja Forum Live Program on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Rev Alfred Okongo, the Assistant Vicar of North Karamoja Diocese, urged the communities in Karamojong to embrace unity and peace.
Rev. Okong emphasized that Karamoja must promote peace, dialogue, and forgiveness, warning that failure to do so could lead to instability reminiscent of the past decades.
His message comes on the heels of emerging insecurity in some parts of the region, particularly Kaabong district, where armed gunmen are terrorizing communities through a series of aggravated highway robberies and attacks.
Rev. Okongo further are urged leaders at domains of leadership to follow Luwum’s example of standing firm against injustice, corruption, and moral decadence, rather than remaining silent out of fear.
Meanwhile, Rev. Deacon Emmanuel Abura called on leaders to work closely with the people, avoid corruption and desist from using national resources for their own benefit.
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