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…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 …

Cinderella Atenyo-Karenga Once synonymous with cattle rustling, armed conflict, and limited access to markets and services, Karamoja is undergoing a profound shift. The new international airport in Karenga District represents a major milestone in this transformation, promising to connect the region to global tourism, trade, and investment networks. President Yoweri …

By Timothy Eodu Police in Amudat District have arrested a health worker at Amudat Hospital following the alleged theft of government-supplied medicines and medical consumables. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns over the protection of scarce medical resources in a region already grappling with significant health challenges. Amudat District and the …