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.
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.
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 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.
The school which has over 600 students has been facing a water crisis for over a month and the school is spending over 250,000 shillings to buy water per day.
Sarah Akello, an environmental defender from Tapac Sub County, noted that their advocacy against destructive mining activities, particularly by Tororo Cement Factory Limited, has exposed them to threats.
In 2014, the UWA gazetted 85 percent of the land under Matheniko –Bokora Game reserve in the Lotisan sub-county when people fled their homes due to insecurity.
Mariko Loduk, one of the pastoralists, told URN that they need the government to come to their rescue to repair the spoiled pipes so that their livestock can survive.
The angry protesters accused UPDF of extending its boundaries into the community land and forcefully surveying it without their knowledge. According to the local communities, the UPDF wants to seize over 600 acres of land belonging to the communitie
Simon Peter Korobe, a resident in the same village told URN that although no life was lost in the inferno, all the properties including little food that were stored has been completely burnt into ashes.
Lucy Lotyang, a mother of seven children who are currently spending cold nights under the tree with her children appealed to the government and well-wishers to avail them with aid to help her to rebuild their house.
David Koryang, the Moroto LC V chairperson, says that most of the pipes and valves have been spoiled by cattle and the district does not have money for repairs.
David Koryang, the LC V chairperson of Moroto district, says it is very unfortunate for the community to struggle to access clean water and yet they are blessed with river Kakingol that does not dry throughout the year.
Albert Lodou, one of the pastoralists gathered in the area says that at the moment they are surviving on animal blood mixed with milk as the only source of food. But he is concerned that the practice of piercing animals for blood is affecting the health of the cows.
Joseph Achila, one of the community members told URN that Tororo cement factory limited promised to drill boreholes within Kothiroi in order to make it cheap to access safe drinking water, but all in vain.
Juliet Nachap, a resident of Kakoliye ward in the south division lost two houses. The rainwater also washed away household items and chickens. According to Nachap, the damage has left her vulnerable yet she cannot afford to rent a better place.
Emmanuel Moru, whom our reporter found constructing a kraal adjacent to the army detach said the warriors have continued terrorizing them over the goats distributed by the president and they are now resorting to camp near security for their safety
In Karamoja, it is a common practice for the local community to use a borehole apron for bathing, a vice which has contributed to high rates of water-borne diseases.
