Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The shadow of the infamous iron sheet scandal loomed large over the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, casting a long, dark pall over the political aspirations of MPs Mary Goretti Kitutu of Manafwa District and Agnes Nandutu of Bududa District. Both Members …
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Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Napak district have challenged the women to actively participate in the empowerment programs and make their voices heard. Currently, the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE), in partnership with the Nakere Rural Women Activist (NARWAO) and Hope for Karamoja Children Foundation (HCF), …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The alarming drop in water levels at Kobebe Dam in Lotisan Sub County is sparking panic among pastoralists and local leaders in Moroto District. Located about 50 kilometers from Moroto town, the dam was constructed in 2010 by the Ministry of Water and Environment at …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Karamoja sub-region are concerned about the increasing number of school-going children abandoning education to roam the streets and engage in hazardous labor in search of food and income for their families. Despite ongoing campaigns to promote education, high poverty levels and …
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A Mark of Resilience: The Ik community’s pursuit of improved service delivery in education and health COMMENT | Richard Ayesigwa | In the serene yet rugged highlands of Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region, a quiet but powerful wave of change is unfolding. The Ik people of Timu Sub County, long overlooked and …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Building Resilience in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK) project has been lauded for fostering peace and improving livelihoods in Kotido District. Launched in 2023, the three-year initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has commenced her defence in the Anti-Corruption Court on charges related to the diversion of iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Nandutu on Friday appeared before the Court, presided over by Acting Principal Judge …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Youths in the Karamoja sub-region have been urged to abandon destructive habits and instead channel their energy into productive economic ventures to uplift themselves and their communities. The call was made by the Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Simon Peter Lokeris, during the World Nutrition …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concern over a surge in cases o severe acute malnutrition among children across the Karamoja sub-region. According to a hospital report, severe acute malnutrition has increased by 12.5% in the last 10 months. The hospital has treated …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched its first-ever National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS) for 2024–2029—a comprehensive roadmap for positioning the country as a preferred international tourism destination. The strategy aims not only to enhance Uganda’s global branding but also to address regional disparities and redefine national identity …
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