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07:35
07:35

Karimojong Elders Hand over Cultural Powers to Matheniko karimojong culture 3 5 Top story

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.
07:18
07:18

Moroto Registers More than 100 Percent Increase in UACE Candidates Moroto district 3 1

Only Moroto High School out of the four secondary schools in the district has senior six candidates.
12:19
12:19

UNMA to Install Automatic Weather Station in Moroto 4 1

The station will capture records of wind movements, Rainfall, Pressure, air temperature, and radiation.
11:55
11:55

Moroto Leaders Wait for Installation of Weighbridges 3 1

In 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development announced the procurement of two weighbridges to be installed in the region.
09:25
09:25

Moroto Residents Using PDM Funds to Purchase Food Moroto leaders 3 1

Several families in Moroto district are on the verge of starvation due crop failure that resulted from the prolonged drought which destroyed over 10000 acres of land.
13:21
13:21

Nadunget Seed School Hit by Water Crisis Moroto district 1 1

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.
12:29
12:29

Moroto Leaders Concerned About Delayed Road Works 1 4

The shs 7billion project under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure development (USMID) has a 0.8kilometer stretch of two streets of Jie and Lopeduru connecting to the Moroto central market. The contract to tarmac the two streets was handed over to Abubaker Technical Services in July 2021, and its completions were expected in October, 2022 all in vain. The contract was then extended to May 2023 but the works have not been completed.
08:51
08:51

Moroto Leaders Want Peace Dialogue with Turkana Entebbe State House 5 2

The aim is to find solutions to save the Turkana cows that are suffering from starvation. These leaders highlight the shared pastoral nature of their communities and stress the importance of preventing the Turkana cows from dying of hunger. They argue that this action is not only humane but also critical for maintaining peace and preventing potential conflicts in Karamoja.
12:05
12:05

Security Release Cows Confiscated from Turkana Warriors Moroto district 1 2

Colonel Richard Kidega, the 403rd Infantry Division commander, explained that the decision was made because it became difficult for the forces to care for the animals due to the lack of pasture and water.
13:43
13:43

Moroto Vendors Decry Low Sales over Turkana Eviction 3 1

Mary Nachap, a produce dealer in Naput trading center, Rupa Sub County said that they have lost a number of customers due to the ongoing security operations against the Turkana pastoralists grazing around their areas.
07:11
07:11

Turkana Cows Confiscated in Moroto Fire Exchange 1 1

As of Wednesday, two guns were received from the Turkana Pastoralists in Naput army detachment pending one. In May 2023, President Yoweri Museveni ordered all the Turkana pastoralists grazing in Karamoja to return to Kenya as one of the measures to curb gun violence in the region.
17:21
17:21

Moroto Residents Abandon Homes over Hunger Moroto district 2 4

A significant number of people from villages like Naput in Rupa Sub-County, Kidepo, and Atedeoi in Lotisan Sub-County are migrating to urban areas and mining sites to work as casual laborers to make a living.
09:54
09:54

Environmental Defenders Petition Moroto District for Conservation climate change 2 1 Top story

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.
07:31
07:31

Suspected Warriors Kill UPDF Soldier, Steal Guns Moroto district 2 1

The attack occurred around 1:00 pm on Saturday when one officer left his colleague with his gun and went to a nearby trading center.
11:45
11:45

Moroto Leaders Want UWA, NFA Land Degazetted Lotisan sub county 1 1

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.
10:19
10:19

Drought Scorches Over 10,000 Acres of Crops in Moroto 4 2

An estimated 10,000 acres of various crops such as maize, sorghum, bean, sunflower and groundnuts has been ruined by the drought that started in mid June and July. Sarah Akello, a farmer in Tapac Sub County told URN that they cultivated very many acres of maize with hopes to get much harvest, unfortunately their dreams have been shattered by the drought that has destroyed the crops.
07:46
07:46

Napak District Engineer Arrested for Burning Househelp with Iron Box 1 1

Alinga is accused of burning his 15-year-old househelp, Alice Teko with a hot ironing box at his residence in Nakapelimen ward, South Division, Moroto Municipality.
15:04
15:04

Moroto District Struggles to End Child Labour in Mining Sites 1 5 Top story

Stone quarries and gold mining sites host the highest number of children while others are subjected to carrying bundles of firewood and bags of charcoal for sale to feed their families. Sometimes children walk for over 15 kilometres to Moroto town in search of markets.
12:40
12:40

Two Priests Ordained, Four Seminarians Made Deacons in Moroto 1 1

The two priests ordained are Rev Deacon Paul Kiyonga of Moroto and Rev Deacon Nicholas Iwala from Nabilatuk district. Bishop Guzzetti also consecrated Francis Opio, Moses Sagal, Anjello Illukol, and Joshua Gidongo to the order of diaconate.
16:11
16:11

Karamoja Elders Demand Mindset Training for Leaders Karamoja sub region 3 1

Mark Aol Musoka, an Elder in Acholi Inn ward in Moroto municipality, told URN that the government should consider changing the mindset of local leaders before rolling out to the population.
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