The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.
In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored the people of Karamoja to embrace peace and uphold a culture that is scientifically relevant for ideological enrichment and transformation.
On September 5, 2024, during the Elders Forum meeting of the Karamoja region, elders emphasized the critical role they play in fostering peace and development.