Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Muslim in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded the establishment of a Regional Center from Islamic partners to strengthen their religion. This request was made during the annual Muslim Da’Wa conference-Ijtima held from May 24 to May 26, 2024, at Kakoliye Moslem Primary School in …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda together with Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden have launched a partnership with civil societies in the Karamoja sub-region. The partnership was launched on Tuesday in Moroto district, focusing on promoting accountability, civic engagement, and Human Rights. Partners who will …
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‘These days a son can even kill his father over money’ COMMENT | SAMUEL MEYERSON | In the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, a four-year outbreak of violent livestock raiding is finally subsiding – the result of a ruthless, informer-driven disarmament campaign by the army. But even as stability returns, divisions …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded the Ministry of Water to desilt the dams to increase storage during this rainy season. The multi-billion water projects such as Kobebe in Moroto, Arechek in Napak, Longoromit in Kaabong, Kaomeri in Abim, and Kailong in Kotido which …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. The 115 km Kitgum-Kidepo Road in North Eastern Uganda, connects the Kitgum and Kaabong districts. The motion for …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | China has allocated funding through the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to provide school meals for over 165,000 children from 315 schools in northeastern Uganda. The contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, strengthening people’s livelihoods and boosting local …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers across the Karamoja sub-region are expressing frustration over delays in the government’s distribution of seeds during this crucial planting season. Despite the onset of rains in early April in some parts of Karamoja, farmers have yet to plant crops three weeks later due to …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Security Forces have asked the people in the Karamoja sub-region to be vigilant during the Easter Celebrations. According to the statement issued by police, the general public is informed that Mt. Moroto and Kidepo Policing Regions have in recent times continued to register …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of local leaders, churches, and elders in the Karamoja sub-region have expressed mixed reactions over the appointment of the cabinet minister for Karamoja Affairs. Simon Peter Lokeris, the former State Minister for Energy and Minerals and Member of Parliament for Chekwii County in …
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Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) through the Uganda Film Festival has integrated the Karamoja sub-region into the Regional Film competition festivals to promote local content and diversity. On Friday, the filmmakers drawn from Arua, Gulu, and Lango converged at Hotel Africana in Moroto district for …
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