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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
In a heartening development, the Resident District Commissioner of Karenga, Mr. Ocailap Geoffrey Filbert, has expressed optimism about the declining levels of insecurity in the Karamoja region. Speaking at the district headquarters, Mr. Ocailap said that with security guaranteed, “the food problem will be history in Karamoja.” The commissioner commended the Uganda Peoples’…
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Kaabong, Mr Loluk Logwee Fedelisi, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for successfully restoring peace and security across the Karamoja sub-region, particularly in Kaabong district. “We’re enjoying peace in all corners of Kaabong district and Karamoja Sub-region at large, and I attribute this achievement to…
The joint security and stakeholders called for continued disarmament, demobilisation of persons and forge further ways for possible reintegration while harnessing resources in Karamoja and Sebei Sub regions. The stakeholders including members of the respective District Security Committees of South Karamoja, Sebei Sub-region, Bulambuli District and commanders made this call at the Inter-District Security…