As I wound up my tour of the Karamoja subregion at a rally in Lomukura, Kotido, I thanked the Karimojong for rejecting cattle rustling and embracing peace—a crucial step for the region’s development. The peace…
The Parish Development Model offers favorable repayment terms, allowing beneficiaries to return for additional support as they continue to improve their livelihoods. It is a sustainable model for community growth. Leaders must ensure that these…
On my way to Kotido this morning, I passed by the home of the late Hon. Simon Peter Aleper in Napak District, the former NRM Vice Chairman for Karamoja who tragically died in a car…
Just before meeting with the leaders of Karamoja, I launched Phase 5 of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) in the Karamoja Subregion. This initiative emphasizes four key sectors aimed at modernizing households and transforming the…
My final activity today was a meeting with the leaders of the Karamoja Subregion in Moroto. I listened attentively to all their points in the Memorandum. Karamoja needs to prioritize peace and access to water…
Today marks the second day of my PDM assessment tour in the Karamoja Sub-region. I visited the Karamoja Industrial Hub located in Napak District, which has provided training for the youth in the following areas:…
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, getting out of poverty in Uganda is achievable. The Parish Development Model (PDM) and commercial agriculture are effective strategies for reaching this goal. This week, I am in the Karamoja…
I, therefore, encourage the Karamojong community to completely abandon guns; no one should bring guns from anywhere so that we can ensure total peace. Tomorrow, I will address the leaders of the region.
As we celebrate 25 years of the revived EAC, I proposed in my speech today that we also acknowledge more than 1,000 years of trade connectivity in the region. The rich history of ancient trade,…