CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

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 …

By Cinderella Atenyo & Timothy Eodu Access to justice by survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Karamoja has always faced an uphill due to several challenges ranging from the deeply entrenched cultural norms, low reporting rates, and severe infrastructural barriers that have long perpetuated violence against women and children in …

By Timothy Eodu & Lokeris Moses As the world prepares to mark the 16 Days of activism, a section of Moroto residents are raising eyebrows over increasing gender based violence, especially against women and girls. They say this is due to uncontrolled consumption of alcohol and poverty that continues to …

By Timothy Eodu-Nakapiripirit As the 10th Karamoja Cultural Event-KCE Nakapiripirit chapter comes to the end, there are growing concerns among several stakeholders that government is not fast tracking most of the resolutions being passed by the Karamoja Cultural Association-KCA. These, they say undermines the efforts being put in place to …

By Timothy Eodu-Nakapiripirit As the annual Karamoja Cultural Festival that is rotational in the 09 districts of the sub-region this year is taking place in Nakapiripirit District at old Nakapiripirit primary school under the theme “Strengthening Cultural cohesion in diversity for socio-economic transformation”, the tide is not as lively as …

By Timothy Eodu-Karamoja As the new season is returning, climate information is very vital to help farmers plan for their season to avoid risks that may be associated with the changes. Along the Karamoja cluster 1 for instance, changes in the climate tend to be harsh in both wet and …

Amongin serving a customer charcoal worth 1,000/= By Edward AkakiResidents of Moroto Municipality are facing rising prices of charcoal in the town areas with almost double the price in less than 3 months. The surge in the prices has sparked worry among residents who heavily rely on charcoal for cooking …

By Emmanuel Olinga–Teso Soroti City is gearing up to hold the first-ever Ateker Reunion Festival in Uganda, with over ten thousand (10,000) expected to attend as the Ugandan government gives UGX 2.3 billion for the event. Vice President Alupo with some leaders Photo Credit: Emmanuel Olinga The celebration, scheduled for …

Widows having Uhuru meal at Josephine Ibaseret home (Credit: Lawrence Okwakol) The Namisindwa deputy resident district commissioner, Mrs. Josephine Ibaseret Osiba on Wednesday hosted over 2000 widows drawn from Agule County in her upcountry home located at Opadoi- Pasia village in Akisim sub county, Pallisa district. Ibaseret said being a …

By Timothy Eodu-Moroto Moroto regional referral hospital in partnership with Karenga district health department and other development partners are preparing to provide comprehensive medical services to the expected thousands of visitors and locals during the Karamoja Cultural Event slated for 2-9 September 2024. This development was announced by Dr. Stephen …