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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkana pastoralists have lost 600 heads of cattle within one week after being flashed out of Karamoja region by the joint security forces following the killing of three Ugandan geologists and two soldiers in Moroto district last month. The three geologists and UPDF soldiers were …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Turkana County in Kenya has apologized for the recent murder of three Ugandan geologists in Moroto by the Turkana pastoralists. The Lokiriama Deputy County Commissioner, Yacob Tirop delivered the apology on Wednesday while handing over two guns that the warriors took after killing the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have arrested eight-armed Turkana pastoralists in Moroto district. The suspects were found in possession of six guns. The armed Turkana are suspected to be part of the rustlers terrorizing Karamojong pastoral communities, which prompted security to round them up from the grazing …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe water crisis has hit Moroto municipality following the breakdown of the water pump system managed by National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Joseph Nyimalema, the NWSC Moroto area manager, says that their pumps broke down four days ago. He however says that the prolonged …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces currently battling armed cattle rustlers in Karamoja region have asked cautioned social media users against tarnishing their image. Michael Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police spokesperson, says that some people have taken to social media to spread malicious propaganda against the joint …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto municipal authorities are considering banning animal kraals in town to minimize attacks by cattle rustlers. This follows several attacks by suspected cattle rustlers targeting animals such as goats, sheep and cows around Moroto town, which has led to the loss of innocent lives. …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of security and peace leaders from Turkana County in Kenya have arrived in Moroto to join hands with Uganda security personnel and peace actors to hunt for the group of Turkana pastoralists accused of killing three geologists and two UPDF soldiers on Monday …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Turkana pastoralists that had been grazing their livestock in Rupa and Lotisan sub-counties in Moroto district, are running away back to their country Kenya, fearing they could be victims of a planned raid by joint security forces. Currently, UPDF and Anti-Stock Theft Unit …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The increasing number of street children in Moroto town is posing a security threat to the business community with some complaining about theft and harassment. The children numbering close to 200 are concentrated in labourline in south division and around Lopeduru market. The minors aged between …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Lotisan sub county, Moroto district are struggling to access water. This has forced some of the residents to get water for drinking and domestic use from unprotected sources. Monica Acan, a resident says that the crisis is not only exposing them to diseases …