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Karamoja
11 August 2026, 2:47 pm
Drought in Karamoja deepening food insecurity
By Byamukama Alozious Prolonged drought in Karamoja is deepening food insecurity, with new data linking dozens of deaths to hunger-related causes. Although the Government and other humanitarian agencies have been providing food relief to affected communities, questions remain about the…
14 May 2026, 12:44 pm
Grace Aleper: Media has strengthened women’s businesses and peace building in…
By Byamukama Alozious Grace Aleper has praised the role of the media in promoting women’s businesses, amplifying women’s voices, and supporting peacebuilding efforts in the Karamoja region. Speaking during a reflection session following the Gender-Sensitive Reporting and Media for Accountability…
27 March 2025, 9:17 pm
Karamoja journalists trained on public affairs reporting and accountability
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), with support from the Danish Embassy in Uganda, has conducted a comprehensive two-day training session for journalists in Moroto district, Karamoja region. The training focused exclusively on public affairs reporting and…
7 December 2024, 3:17 pm
16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…
21 November 2024, 9:39 pm
Adupa Stephany’s passion towards forest protection using media
By Byamukama Alozious Adupa Stephany’s remarkable journey from village advocate to leader in environmental activism provides a powerful example of grassroots change, driven by community action and media engagement. From Tapach Sub-County in Moroto District, Adupa has become a significant…
21 November 2024, 9:16 pm
Women leaders in Moroto challenged with the increasing number of street children
By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders in Karamoja, particularly from Moroto district, are raising concerns over the growing number of street children in Moroto municipality. This issue was highlighted during an interactive dialogue on public accountability, where women leaders were equipped…