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09:06
09:06

Karamoja Aerial Mineral Survey Reveals 300 Million Tonnes of Limestone Moroto District 1 3

The geological studies indicate that the mineral commodities discovered could prove to be economically exploitable to spur development in the country. The surveys discovered Copper in Boboong in Kotido district and Chromite in Nakiloro in Moroto district which is still under evaluation.
07:28
07:28

Moroto Hotel Employs Reformed Warrior for Peace Moroto district 1 3

Teko, 27, hailing from Katikekile Sub-County in Moroto District, spent over seven years in the bush leading a group of 20 warriors on cattle raids. His turning point came in 2022 after surviving a security ambush that killed five of his colleagues during a raid mission.
08:37
08:37

Residents Take Advantage of Security Deployment to Mine Gold in Nakabaat Moroto District 1 1

Nakabaat Gold Mining site has been a battleground for the UPDF soldiers and the warriors, rendering the place very insecure for the registered gold mining companies to operate. In 2020, a group of joint Karimojong and Turkana warriors raided a settlement camp for artisan miners in the Nakabaat gold mining area, reportedly targeting migrant workers whose property was all looted.
15:31
15:31

Ateker Leaders Renew Calls for Regional Disarmament in EAC Rebecca Kadaga 4 1

In a high- level sensitization meeting of the Ateker leaders and border communities on peaceful co- existence held in Moroto for two days, the leaders also committed to demarcating contested borders to allow their communities interact freely with each other.
16:35
16:35

Moroto-Nadunget Road Develops Potholes Moroto District 2 1

The road measuring over 150 kilometers was commissioned in November 2020 after its construction that cost 646 Billion Shillngs.
14:16
14:16

Energy Ministry to Register Artisanal Miners in Karamoja floor 1

The Energy Ministry has partnered with several organizations, including Planet Gold, Impact, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to gazette mining areas and license the miners. Artisanal miners are encouraged to form groups and apply for Artisan and Small-scale mining licenses at a fee of 1 million shillings.
10:29
10:29

Gov’t Procures Two Weighbridges for Karamoja Moroto District 2 1

The procurement of the weighbridges follows several calls from different stakeholders over the absence of proper measures to determine taxes from the minerals and also to help control the load on the trucks to protect roads from damage.
16:07
16:07

RUCODET Faces Uncertainty Future in Moroto mining in karamoja 1 3

John Bosco Logwe, the new chairperson of RUCODET, says that much as they started well, they didn’t take into consideration, the sustainability plans for RUCODET especially on the education fund.
11:59
11:59

Moroto Prisons Under Renovation After Escape of Inmates Moroto prison break 1 1 Top story

Frank Baine, the Uganda Prison Spokesman says the new changes are expected to provide safety measures in the management of prisoners in Moroto. He notes that the changes were communicated by the Commissioner-General of Prisons during his visit to the facility.
18:43
18:43

Warriors Threaten Journalists for Exposing Insecurity in Karamoja mt. moroto area 1 3

In the letters, four-morning show presenters were issued with warnings over what the warriors described as continuous discussions on the security situation in Karamoja. Those warned include Timothy Eodu, Catherine Alany of Akica FM and Fiona Nambuya and Innocent Kodet of Ateker FM.
11:03
11:03

From Cattle Rustling to Candle Making Moroto District 2 Top story

Losukari recalls his last raid when he commanded the raid between the Matheniko of Moroto and Jie of Kotido. He said although they managed to raid 700 head of cattle he lost 9 out of the 13 men in his group.
14:14
14:14

Govt Offers UGX 500k for Every Moroto Prison Escapee moroto prison break 1 2 Top story

Dr Byabashaija, who is in Moroto on an inspection duty following the escape of 219 prisoners on Wednesday says he will reward anyone who recovers a gun with 1.5 million Shillings and each person who surrenders a prisoner will be paid 500,000.
11:06
11:06

Moroto Prison Break Was Imminent- Insiders Moroto District 1 Top story

“The guy is very arrogant. When inmates come with complaints or any issues that need his attention, he slaps them and has been belittling Karimojong as ‘warriors’ whom he describes as backward and useless. Because he doesn’t understand the language, he is always suspicious of everything spoken especially when officers, who know some bit of Ngakarimojong talk with prisoners. On the day of the attack, his office was the first target but he was not around”, another source said.
13:57
13:57

Moroto Prison Break Poses Security, Health Threats Moroto District 1 3

A section of the community now lives in fear especially about the firearms that are in the wrong hands. Dinah Ayo, a resident in Moroto town says the loose firearms could be used by the escapees to perpetuate more crime, not only in Moroto but anywhere in the country.
14:08
14:08

Moroto Prison Guards Now Under Guard In Their Own Prison Moroto District 1 1

Only a staff deployed as data clerk at the prisons regional office was in the office this morning while the rest of the team was locked up at Moroto Prison premises. Since Thursday, access to Moroto Prisons has been restricted, with tight security comprising four officers manning the main gate at day time. This is different from the other ordinary days where one person would be seen at the gate.
07:44
07:44

Karamoja Elders Worried of Livestock After Locusts Spray spraying of locusts 1 2 Top story

According to the instructions on the cover of the chemical, Cyper Lacer Cypermethrine has a number of effects to both animals, livestock and birds.
16:36
16:36

2,000 LDUs Equipped to Spray Desert Locusts in Karamoja Moroto District 1 2

The locusts have been reported in Amudat at Kosike; Kakomongole sub-county in Nakapiripirit district; Lolachat and Lopeduru areas in Nabilatuk district; Tukum, Palam and Ngariam in Katakwi district; Magamaga, Alerek and Abim sub-counties in Abim district; Kobebe and Nakabaat in Moroto district and Adinga in Agago district.
20:44
20:44

Moroto Launches Sensitisation Drive Against Desert Locusts Entomology Officer 1

According to Dr. Inangolet, the awareness campaign will be implemented in all Sub Counties to ensure that the community is involved in the surveillance mechanism against the desert locusts. The campaign stems from the threat of the desert locusts, which are already wreaking havoc in the neighboring Kenya.
17:36
17:36

Inspector of Mines Blocked from Accessing Mining Sites in Moroto mining in karamoja 1 2

Eneku had gone to Sunblet Mining Group Limited and Multi Task Company that replaced DAO Marble Limited, on Friday for an inspection and assessment of the activities.
15:14
15:14

Motorcycle Thefts Hit Moroto Town Moroto District 1 1

According to Moroto Boda- Boda association chairman, Simon Peter Korobe, rampant attacks on Boda- Boda cyclists started last month and three riders were attacked in a space of one week and their bikes stolen by the assailants.
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