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UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
Entertainment

Ateker Festival to Preserve Cultural Heritage—Soroti MP Alobo

The Ateker-speaking communities include the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia; the Toposa, Bari, and Torit of South Sudan; the Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya; the Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, Kumam, Langi, and Kakwa of Uganda; and the Masai of Tanzania, plus other closely-knit groups spread across the greater East African region.
Lifestyle

Minister Adoa Roots for Unity among Ateker People

The Ateker people, who reside across several East African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, have long shared linguistic and cultural ties.
Lifestyle

Ateker Re-Union Festival to Boost Regional Integration

The Ateker festival, which is celebrated under the theme Celebrating Shared Heritage, Forging a Path Towards Peace, Prosperity, and Cultural Renaissance, will also feature members of Ateker Communities, including the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia, Topotha, Bari & Torit of South Sudan, Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya, Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, and Langi of Uganda, and the Masai of Tanzania.
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. 
Tourism

Karamoja Holds Exciting Unity and Tourism Cultural Event

The annual Karamoja Cultural Event (KCE) which started on Monday, September 4, 2023, is set to cause a remarkable...

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