Moroto District

Two children have died while their mother sustained serious injuries after a gold mine collapsed in Katikekile Sub-county, Moroto District, prompting renewed concerns over safety conditions at artisanal mining sites in Karamoja.

Road construction has gathered pace across Moroto Municipality as speculation grows over a possible inspection visit by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, with residents and local leaders saying government oversight is key to ensuring quality infrastructure and accountability.