Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.
The project, District Health System Strengthening on RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS, and Nutrition in Karamoja, aimed at improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), HIV care, and nutrition services in the region.
The Ministry of Health is set to carry out house-to-house polio vaccination for children aged 5 years and below across 49 districts bordering Mbale City due to an outbreak of polio.
The Karamoja Cultural Festival started eight years ago with this event making its ninth year, the reason it is called the 9th edition. The cultural event aims at preserving peace and unity among the Karamajong, Turkana, Pokot, Dodoth, Jie, Nyangatom, and other tribes as Ateker to promote cultural diversity.
The leaders and people of Karamoja have demonstrated unity, strong leadership, and a genuine enthusiasm for development and socio-economic transformation.