Opuya handed over her phone to the treasurer of "Yesu Ngesi Erot," a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) in Arengkeju Village, Acherer Parish, Loputuk Sub County, in hopes of securing the funds.
Rev. Chorey described his consecration as a memorable occasion that Christians will cherish in the Karamoja sub-region. He expressed his gratitude to the House of Bishops and the nomination committee for entrusting him with the leadership of the diocese. Despite acknowledging the leadership challenges ahead, Rev. Chorey is confident that with God's guidance, he will successfully lead the diocese.
In June 2024, for example, the education authorities in Moroto district were forced to suspend operations at three community schools due to growing security threats posed by armed rustlers to both learners and teachers.
Paskal Kodet, aged 22 years old, and a resident of Nakapelimen ward in South Division was found dead on Wednesday morning inside her house.
The matter was brought to the attention of the police by Paul Nakwel businessman in the Campshwahili Juu ward.
According to Dr Stephen Pande, the Moroto Regional referral hospital director, fruit trees have huge potential as a sustainable food product given they provide a rich nutrient source that already exists within local ecosystems.
The President's statements did not go well with local leaders in the Karamoja who said they would create disunity and division among the Karamojong communities.
Aleper who was also National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee Member died in a fatal motor accident at Bukoona along Iganga-Tirinyi road in the wee hours of Tuesday morning while on his way to Kampala.
The two separate incidents happened on Wednesday following the rains that lasted for 4 hours before bursting the major rivers in Narwosi and Katanga cells.
This change follows recent appointments by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, which saw Kasirabo moved to the position of Deputy Director of Human Resources and Administration, while Chemusto was elevated to Commandant ASTU, with Lattif Zake as his deputy.
Caroline Kharono, the Meal Coordinator for the Work No Child program in Moroto, stated that children removed from mining sites underwent mentorship sessions before being enrolled in formal education and community-based skilling programs.
According to the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Can. William Ongeng, Rev. Ven. Chorey will be consecrated and enthroned as the 5th Bishop on 25th August 2024 at St Phillip's Cathedral, Moroto Municipality, replacing Rt Rev Joseph Abura who has been the Bishop since May 27, 2007.
The MPs pleaded with their colleague, the Minister of State for Works, Musa Ecweru to consider the roads that were recommended and compiled by the security teams in Karamoja for opening and construction.
The laboratory sitting on a 13- acre piece of land is expected to serve the construction industry in the Karamoja Sub-Region and other neighbouring districts since existing laboratories are located far away from this region.
The community has seen a spate of attacks by suspected Karamojong warriors believed to have come from areas surrounding Mt Moroto. The armed warriors have laid ambushes, abducted people, and stolen livestock in recent weeks, stirring panic among residents.
The armed warriors have resorted to abducting people, laying road ambushes, and stealing livestock.
Philip Lokut, 38, a resident of Lochede village was killed on Monday night while returning home from the centre. It is alleged that an unknown group of people beat him up and later died of excessive breeding.
According to court proceedings, Private Engwedu, previously assigned to the 19th Infantry Battalion, absconded while armed from his unit in November 2006 at Matany detach, Napak district.
In a meeting held on 4th January 2024, in Moroto district, the leaders from the Turkana side in Kenya appealed to the government of Uganda to consider allowing the two Communities of Turkana and Karamojong to peacefully coexist while sharing resources to promote social and economic transformation.
The Ministry of Public Service established that many staff were in acting positions for over years due to a lack of qualifications or corruption.
The commission noted that there has been a common practice for districts to return money to the treasury when there are staffing gaps but kept for relatives who are still in school.
The transfer, expected 19 years ago, faced delays due to regional instabilities. The ritualistic transfer of power occurred at Akiriket, one of the largest shrines in Lotisan Sub County. It involved the sacrificial offering of a black bull, symbolizing the transition from darkness to light within the community.
