Moroto District

Moroto, Uganda | URN | Municipality is struggling to deliver road projects on time after a lack of specialised construction equipment forced the council to rely on expensive private machinery, pushing up costs and delaying works. The municipality says it does not own essential equipment such as excavators, motor graders, rollers, bitumen distributors and chip … The post Moroto Municipality struggles with road project

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has started retraining newly passed-out soldiers in Moroto to strengthen their military skills and prepare them for operational deployment.

By Herbert Brown MOROTO: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kapchorwa, Mr. Stanley Bayole, has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for maintaining peace, stability, and high standards of discipline across the region. Speaking during the official handover ceremony at the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters in Moroto, Mr. Bayole praised the outgoing Division Commander, […] The post Kapchorwa RDC

Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba has taken over command of the UPDF’s 3rd Infantry Division in Moroto, replacing Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, who was commended for his role in maintaining peace and security across northeastern Uganda.

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division witnessed a change of command following the handover of office from Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma to Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the UPDF, Lieutenant […] The post Brig Gen. Hyeroba Takes Over As Commander

MOROTO, UGANDA — The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) for Moroto, Tuko Justin, has commended the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) for its efforts to promote accountability and combat corruption in the region. Tuko made the remarks on Friday, August 21, 2026 during the dissemination of findings from the Auditor General’s Report on Moroto District for […] The post Moroto Deputy RDC Tuko Urges Stron

Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region’s first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja’s first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uga

Moroto, Uganda | URN | Indigenous communities in the Karamoja sub-region are asking the government to train and recruit native teachers to teach children in lower primary schools, saying the shortage of teachers who speak local languages is undermining learning. Karamoja is home to 11 minority ethnic groups, including the Pokot in Amudat, Tepeth in … The post Karamoja indigenous communities call for gov’t to train na

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.