Governance

By Lazaro Apunyo Tension and sharp exchanges have rocked Moroto District Council, with a section of councillors accusing Speaker Emmanuel Lomuria of violating the law, suppressing debate and presiding over council proceedings in what they describe as a “kangaroo style.” The dispute centres on the controversial nomination and approval of …

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 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-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 …

By Cinderella Atenyo Hundreds of midwives from across Uganda converged in Moroto District on Tuesday 5th 2026 to mark the International Day of the Midwife under the theme “One Million More Midwives.” They issued a passionate call for urgent government recruitment, warning that extreme workloads and critical shortages are driving …

By Cinderella Atenyo-Moroto As schools all over the country plan to close for holidays this week, Moroto prepared its students to integrate back into the community as patriots who will be change makers. In an event that was held at the Moroto Boma grounds and presided over by Commissioner of …

By Timothy Eodu Civil Society Organizations-CSOs in Karamoja have joined the rest of their colleagues in protesting the proposed “Sovereignty Bill” which government says is intended to protect the country from “Foreign Influence.” In agreement that the proposed Sovereignty Bill addresses legitimate concerns about foreign influence, they however cautioned that …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SATURDAY 28, 03, 2026 A Chocolate factory is coming in one year to process cocoa beans into powder and chocolate in Koboko district. This was disclosed by James Baba, Former Internal Affairs State Minister and Member of Parliament for Koboko County. Baba who has been one …