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Karamoja region
12 May 2026, 2:47 pm
Press freedom in Karamoja strained by poverty and inequality
By Byamukama Alozious In Karamoja region, journalism continues to operate under severe pressure shaped by poverty, insecurity, weak infrastructure, and persistent inequalities in media representation. With poverty levels estimated at about 74% and literacy at around 30%, access to information…
27 March 2025, 9:57 pm
Karamoja’s healthcare crisis: communities forced to rely on informal vendors
By Byamukama Alozious The statistics in the region indicate that 22 subcounties in Karamoja lack health facilities, forcing people to travel long distances for basic medical care. Some individuals are required to walk for hours, or even up to 70km,…
27 March 2025, 9:38 pm
Journalist Munirah Suwed champions accountability reporting in Karamoja
By Byamukama Alozious During the training for journalists in Moroto, Karamoja region conducted by Uganda Media Women’s Association in collaboration with Editors Guild, African Centre for Media Excellence, and Uganda Radio Network on public affairs reporting and accountability, Journalist Munirah…