Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is calling on the leaders in Karamoja to collaborate with Moroto Regional Referral Hospital for solutions to address health challenges. Moroto hospital came into the spotlight after the death of two mothers within a space of one week who underwent cesarean …
Read More »Karamojong warriors finally receive iron sheets
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long awaited distribution of the iron sheets to the reformed Karamojong warriors has commenced in the Karamoja sub region with a first launch in Abim district. In November 2023, the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja flagged off the first consignment of iron sheets for …
Read More »Karamoja leaders demand for resources channeled through the district local govt
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of local leaders in Karamoja want resources for Karamoja Ministry channeled through the district local government. The move is aimed at ensuring full utilization of resources if development is to be realized in the sub region. The leaders also stressed that there is …
Read More »Auditor General: The OPM failed to distribute goats and mabaati in Karamoja
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest report by the Auditor General says the Office of the Prime Minister failed to properly coordinate and monitor the delivery and distribution of the goats in Karamoja. It says the anomaly resulted in the delivery of less than the intended number of goats. …
Read More »Reformed warriors frustrated by delayed distribution of iron sheets
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of local leaders and reformed Karamojong warriors have complained over the delayed distribution of iron sheets. In November 2023, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja flagged off the first consignment of iron sheets for distribution in the Karamoja subregion. In the first phase of the …
Read More »Security forces attribute crime reduction in Karamoja to presidential directives
Moroto, Ugandan | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces have registered success following the presidential executive order stopping the charcoal trade. In May 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued Executive Order Number 3 to stop the commercialized charcoal trade and stop the Turkana pastoralists from grazing in the Karamoja region. …
Read More »Security forces crack down on unregistered motorcycles, foreign number plates in Karamoja
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja’s proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. …
Read More »Security Forces in Karamoja Seek Partnership with Civilians to Curb Crime During Festive Season
Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have called for community cooperation to curb criminality ahead of the festive season. According to security, they are anticipating an increase in cattle theft and burglary during the festive season as warriors ignore calls to surrender …
Read More »Karamoja leaders want Karamoja Development Agency revived
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from the Karamoja sub-region, want Karamoja Development Agency reinstated to spearhead government programs in the Karamoja sub-region. Karamoja Development Agency was started by an act of parliament in 1987 to implement affirmative action for the Karamoja region. The agency overlooked various departments including education, …
Read More »PULKOL: School funding should extend beyond numbers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | David Pulkol, the Executive Director of the Africa Leadership Institute, and a researcher, is advocating for a shift in government funding policies for schools, particularly in regions such as Karamoja that have faced developmental challenges. Currently, the government allocates financial assistance to schools mainly …
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