Tag: Pokot

Rukungiri PFF Members Endorse Besigye for 2026 Presidency Despite Detention, Announce Protest

A section of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) members in Rukungiri district has endorsed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye as their presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite his continued detention since November 2024. The endorsement took...

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

Health

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Crime

Police Investigate Murder of Two Pokot Juveniles in Suspected...

Police in Nakapiripirit District have initiated investigations after armed karimojong warriors attacked and killed two juvenile pokot herders, and...

Religion

Pomp, Excitement as Cultural Devotees Gather in Soroti City...

On Wednesday, November 27th 2024, thousands of members of the Ateker group drawn from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania,...

National News

Museveni Calls Upon Karamoja Region to Embrace Peace, Hold...

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.

Business

Reformed Warriors Ask Gov’t to Start-up SACCOs, Bring Socioeconomic...

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.

Security