The government of Uganda has flagged off food relief offered by the good will of the people of Sudan to the people of Karamoja sub-region.

Esther Anyakun, State Minister for Karamoja Affairs flagged off the relief at Uganda media Centre on November 9th, 2026.

While addressing the press, Anyakun thanked churches, partners including the European Union, UN, American Embassy, and donors, that have been able to hold the hands of Karamoja during the trying season.

“I thank the people of Sudan for putting it in their mind to support the people Karamoja during this season, even when they are going through war in their country,” Anyakun said.

In a special way, she thanked President Museveni for giving the people of Karamoja over UGX 45billion as relief for the people of Karamoja.

The Honorable Minister assured Ugandans that permanent solutions are being put in place to make sure the drought in Karamoja is combated and their livelihoods are improved.

“We are working on boosting the livelihoods of the people of Karamoja through programs like, Northern Uganda Social Action Fund, Karamoja Agro-Pastoral Development Programme and we are working closely with the Ministry of Water, to get permanent solutions in terms of water for production, and so far, three dams being constructed in the sub-region.

Sudan representatives from Nafeer Initiative for Peace and Development (SNIPD), a youth-led, community-based voluntary organization said it is an honor to lend a hand to the people of Karamoja because the government of Uganda and its people are always welcoming towards the Sudanese community.

They said the relief is the first stage of donation to Karamoja and they are looking for more, that will come at a later stage.

The food relief will particularly go to the people of Nanyidik, a village located in Rupa Parish, Rupa Sub-county, Moroto District, in the Karamoja sub-region.