MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Rose Mary Akol alias Lady Kuku, a female artist in Karamoja is on remand in Kotido Prisons for allegedly neglecting her two- year- old son. Lady Kuku was taken to Kotido Grade One Magistrate’s Court on Friday after spending two nights at Kotido Central …
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MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Reformed warriors in Karamoja have received 200 million Shillings from the Micro Finance Support Centre. This initiative aims to empower local entrepreneurs, foster economic growth, and promote financial inclusion. The grant will be distributed among 4 districts of Abim, Karenga, Kaabong and Kotido, with …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Col. David Byaruhanga, the Commander of 409 Brigade at Bondo Barracks in Arua District is dead. The 3rd Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Wilberforce Sserunkuma confirmed his death. Although the details of his demise are still scanty, information obtained indicates that Col. Byaruhanga died on Friday …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has commenced the distribution of the last batch of iron sheets to the reformed Karamojong warriors. Last week, the office of the Prime Minister delivered over 100,000 iron sheets to all the districts in the Karamoja sub-region as part of the token …
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MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Prime Minister has delivered over 100,000 iron sheets to the districts in the Karamoja sub-region. This is the last batch of the consignment to be distributed to the Karamojong reformed warriors who missed out on the first phase. In November …
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Speaking in Luganda, Lugoloobi told the court, “Akatali akabbe amagumba osula mu mulyango,” meaning if you eat meat that you haven’t stolen, you can throw the bones at the doorstep, suggesting that he had nothing to hide. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have closed four animal checkpoints along cattle routes in South Karamoja following reports of extortion by security personnel from cattle traders. On February 28, 2025, the UPDF 3rd Division Commander, Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, and the ASTU Commandant, Francis Chemusto, met with …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health officials in the Karamoja sub-region are struggling to treat and contain the spread of brucellosis, a zoonotic disease that affects both humans and livestock. The disease poses a serious threat to public health and economic stability in the predominantly pastoralist community, where livestock …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have praised the joint security forces for restoring peace in the region. Peter Lokeris, the Minister for Karamoja Affairs lauded the security forces for reclaiming back the glory of Karamoja after a long time of instability. Lokeris appealed to …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karamoja Minerals’ airborne geophysical and geological mapping indicates that the region has more than 300 million tons of Limestone/Marble in Moroto, Kotido and Napak districts. The findings are contained in the geological survey strategy report which was released on Thursday at Moroto Boma Grounds. …
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