By Lazaro Apunyo As hunger continues to spread across Karamoja, many families are facing difficult choices. Failed harvests, prolonged dry spells, and unpredictable weather patterns have left thousands of households struggling to put food on the table.Yet, amid the uncertainty, a different kind of gathering is taking place in Moroto. …

By Cinderella Atenyo Indigenous leaders from across Uganda have called on government to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples in the Constitution, saying the absence of explicit recognition continues to limit their participation in decisions that affect their communities. The leaders say constitutional recognition would help protect their cultural identity, rights and …

…Leaders at the Karamoja Youth Summit called for greater youth inclusion, climate resilience and long-term investment as the region faces mounting social and environmental challenges… By Francis Longom MOROTO – Youth leaders from across Karamoja have warned that unless young people are meaningfully included in governance and equipped to respond …

By Our Reporter NAPAK — The death of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly consumed waragi at their home in Napak District has reignited concerns over the growing impact of alcohol abuse on families, child protection and community safety across the district. Police in the Mt. Moroto Region are investigating the …

BY EDITOR MOROTO — Young leaders from across Karamoja have renewed calls for greater involvement in governance, arguing that meaningful youth participation is essential if the sub-region is to overcome decades of poverty and fully benefit from its vast natural resources. The call was made during the second edition of …

By Cinderella Atenyo-Moroto The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. John Baptist Loki , stood before residents in Lokisile Parish, Lotisan Sub-County, Moroto District, and delivered a firm pledge: no one should die of famine in Karamoja again. On Saturday, government teams distributed 13,520 kilograms of maize flour and 6,760 kilograms …

By Cinderella Atenyo Farmers in Moroto District have been strongly urged to embrace irrigation agriculture to reduce their heavy reliance on rainfall, which is increasingly unreliable due to climate variability. This shift is seen as a critical intervention to strengthen food security and mitigate the ongoing hunger situation in the …

By Cinderella Atenyo-Moroto A recent community dialogue has highlighted how severe poverty and extended drought are intensifying child labour and early marriage in Nadunget Sub County in Moroto district, particularly affecting girls and undermining their education and future prospects. The event, held on Thursday last week under the theme “Youth …

Cinderella Atenyo The Ministry of Internal Affairs, through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, has called on leaders in the Karamoja region to play a proactive role in enhancing local security through robust citizenship verification and effective tracking of foreign nationals. During a high-level sensitization workshop held on Tuesday …

By Francis Longom-Moroto A recent stakeholder engagement in Karamoja brought together Members of Parliament, education officials, civil society organizations, and development partners to address the persistent barriers to education in the region, particularly within mining communities. The discussions centered on child labor, school feeding, infrastructure gaps, and the need for …