UPDF Urges Troops To Build Trust With Communities In Karamoja Peace Drive

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has urged joint security forces to sustain their operational tempo while deepening relations with community leaders in the Karamoja Sub-region, in a bid to consolidate lasting peace. Maj Gen Sserunkuma delivered the message during the official handover ceremony at…

Senior Leaders Urge Karamoja Communities To Champion Peace And Development

Security commanders and local leaders have renewed their call for the people of Karamoja to actively embrace peace and development during a well-attended community security baraza in Lokolia village, Kaabong East. The gathering brought together joint security personnel, district officials, and hundreds of residents in a show of unity and collective responsibility. Colonel Allan Kyangungu,…

Security Chiefs And Local Leaders Reaffirm Commitment To Bugisu Stability

Security commanders and senior leaders from across the Bugisu Sub-region have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability as a cornerstone for socio-economic development in Eastern Uganda. This was expressed during a high-level regional security and stakeholder engagement held in Mbale City. The meeting brought together officials from the security sector, political leadership, and…

Security Chiefs And Local Leaders Unite To Safeguard Peace And Spur Development In Teso

Senior commanders from Uganda’s joint security forces and district leaders have reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining peace and driving development in the Teso Sub-region. The commitment was made during a regional security and stakeholders’ meeting held at Teso College Aloet in Soroti City. The meeting brought together leaders from Kumi, Bukedea, Amuria, Katakwi, Kapelabyong and…

Leaders Unite To Champion Peace And Progress In Karamoja – Turkana Borderlands

Leaders from Uganda’s Karamoja Sub-region and Kenya’s Turkana County have renewed their call for peace and cross-border cooperation, urging pastoral communities to prioritise stability, development, and shared prosperity. The call was made during a high-level community peace dialogue held at Ik Seed Secondary School in Kamion Sub-County, Kaabong District. The event brought together members of…

Kotido Leaders Rally Community To Safeguard Peace And Drive Development

Members of Parliament from Kotido District have joined security chiefs and local leaders in urging residents to deepen cooperation in sustaining peace and fostering socio-economic progress across the Karamoja sub-region. Their message was delivered during a community-security dialogue (baraza) held at Napumpum Sub-county headquarters, which brought together security officials, local stakeholders, and hundreds of residents.…

Karamoja Leaders And Security Chiefs Unite For Lasting Peace

Senior leaders and security commanders have called for unity and peaceful co-existence as essential pillars for lasting peace in Karamoja.   During a meeting at Pian Upe Game Reserve headquarters in Nakapiripirit District, stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commanders, and District Security Committees (DSC) representatives, discussed strategies to strengthen regional…

5 Division Deputy Commander Urges Youth To Avoid Crime This Festive Season

The Deputy Division Commander of the 5 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Col David Opeero, has strongly warned young people against engaging in criminal activities during the festive season.   Speaking at a regional security committee meeting at Achol Pii Barracks, Col Opeero specifically cautioned the youth, particularly from the Agur…

Karenga District Residents Encouraged To Prioritise Peace For Economic Prosperity

Senior leaders and commanders have urged residents of Karenga District to fully embrace peace, highlighting its vital role in achieving significant socio-economic growth. This call to action was made during a security-community mobilisation meeting (baraza) at Kawalakol Sub County, aimed at fostering stability in North Karamoja.   The meeting followed recent threats to locals after…