Senior leaders and security commanders have called for unity and peaceful co-existence as essential pillars for lasting peace in Karamoja. During a meeting at Pian Upe Game Reserve headquarters in Nakapiripirit District, stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commanders, and District Security Committees (DSC) representatives, discussed strategies to strengthen regional…
The Deputy Division Commander of the 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Col David Opeero, has strongly warned young people against engaging in criminal activities during the festive season. Speaking at a regional security committee meeting at Achol Pii Barracks, Col Opeero specifically cautioned the youth, particularly from the Agur…
Senior leaders and commanders have urged residents of Karenga District to fully embrace peace, highlighting its vital role in achieving significant socio-economic growth. This call to action was made during a security-community mobilisation meeting (baraza) at Kawalakol Sub County, aimed at fostering stability in North Karamoja. The meeting followed recent threats to locals after…
In a heartening development, the Resident District Commissioner of Karenga, Mr. Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert, has expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja region. Speaking at the district headquarters, Mr. Ocailap said that with security guaranteed, “the food problem will be history in Karamoja.” The commissioner commended the Uganda Peoples’…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Kaabong, Mr Loluk Logwee Fedelisi, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for successfully restoring peace and security across the Karamoja sub-region, particularly in Kaabong district. “We’re enjoying peace in all corners of Kaabong district and Karamoja Sub-region at large, and I attribute this achievement to…
The joint security and stakeholders called for continued disarmament, demobilisation of persons and forge further ways for possible reintegration while harnessing resources in Karamoja and Sebei Sub regions. The stakeholders including members of the respective District Security Committees of South Karamoja, Sebei Sub-region, Bulambuli District and commanders made this call at the Inter-District Security…
Key stakeholders from the political, security, and religious spheres in the Karamoja sub-region have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collective efforts to combat corruption and promote accountability, accelerating the transformative agenda. This pledge was made yesterday at the launch of activities in the sub-region at Goli Army Club in Moroto Municipality, led by Lt…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has acquired 204 acres of land in Kapelebyong, courtesy of the local community, to establish a new brigade headquarters. This strategic move aims to bolster security, peace, and development in the Teso and Karamoja sub-regions. Following months of community engagement and stakeholder meetings, the…
The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Nambozo Florence Wamala, has urged the implementation of robust patriotism programs, commencing from a tender age, across the Karamoja sub-region. She made this call during the graduation ceremony of over 600 students who completed a two-week patriotism training at Kangole Primary Girls School playground in Napak district…
The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, joint security commanders, and senior leaders from Karamoja and Acholi Sub-regions reaffirmed their commitment to ending criminality and promoting peace in the districts of North Karamoja and neighbouring Acholi Sub-regions, accelerating development. The joint security meeting, convened at Kotido District Headquarters under the stewardship of Hon.…