By Moses Lokeris The outgoing Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Dr. Kazimba launching emergency relief food at North Karamoja Diocese (Photo by Moses Lokeris KARAMOJA:The outgoing Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, has…
By Prosper Gibolo School Choir during MDD Festival (New Vision) The Ministry of Education and Sports has given schools from the minority communities of IK in Kaabong, Tapeth (Moroto) and Pokot in Amudat district special tickets, allowing them to compete directly at…
By Joe Wacha Kotido District Service Commission has been recognised as the best performing commission across Karamoja region by the Ministry of Public Service, according to a claim by the district leadership. While presenting a three-year performance report before the district council Paul Lomanio, the Chairperson of…
People attempting to cross flooded road (Internet Photo) The government has warned of potentially heavy rainfall, floods and landslides during the September–December 2026 rainy season. The warning comes as hundreds of thousands of people in Karamoja continue to face acute food insecurity.…
Agency Some of the wheat gardens that have dried off due to scorching sun. More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region’s…
By Alexander Mackey Okori Cassava plantation (Photo by Alexander Mackey Okori) KARENGA: The leadership of Karenga district is considering enacting an ordinance on mandatory cassava growing in order to promote food security to fight biting hunger in the area. The moves comes at a…
Hellen Aguyo Okello Taxis and Buses waiting for passengers at Kotido bus park (Credit: Prosper Gibolo) KOTIDO: The high fuel costs across the country are having ripple effect on the economy, pushing high the cost of transportation, goods and services specially in…
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…