On October 4, 2024, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took on his X handle a controversial post that attracted mixed reactions both locally and internationally. In his post, he stated, “If the current Ambassador of America to Uganda does not issue an apology to Mzee personally for his undiplomatic behavior in our country, we will demand he leaves Uganda.”
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.