A new report by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) has revealed that pressure on men of 25 years and above who are expected to marry with a lot of cows is forcing many young Karimajong to engage in cattle rustling. The report also shows that the recent economic crisis, […]
President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to defeat the resurgence of insecurity in the Karamoja sub-region and other areas. Speaking at the memorial service of the late Church of Uganda Archbishop Janani Luwum at Mucwini in Kitgum district, the president gave both the police and army an ultimatum to deal with […]
Karamoja Parliamentary Forum is demanding for the resignation of the two ministers in charge of Karamoja Affairs for allegedly mismanaging relief items meant to benefit the people of Karamoja who suffered disarmament. Speaking to the media at parliament, the sub-region’s MPs led by their chairperson, Remigio Achia accused the Minister […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to broker an urgent meeting on food security between Karamoja region Members of Parliament and President Yoweri Museveni. While representing President Museveni at the consecration and enthronement event of the Second Bishop of North Karamoja Diocese Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu in […]
By Mike Sebalu Government has convened a Karamoja sub-region multi-stake holder engagement to assess the state of hunger and insecurity challenges in the area in a bid to find workable lasting solutions. The move follows the recent reports of deaths resulting from starvation and insecurity incidents involving warriors killing people […]
