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  • Naira Ali Challenges Uganda’s ‘School, Graduate, Get a Job’ Mindset

    Naira Ali Challenges Uganda’s ‘School, Graduate, Get a Job’ Mindset

    School. Good grades. University. Graduation. Then the job hunt.

    Naira Ali believes that familiar formula is failing too many young Ugandans and says the country needs to “change the programming” if it wants a different future.

    The US-based Ugandan singer made the argument in a Facebook post alongside a photo she said represented thousands of educated and capable young people waiting for employment opportunities that may never come.

    For years, education has been presented as the safest route to a good career. Yet Naira argues that the system often stops at preparing young people to become employees.

    Like computers, we have been programmed to search for jobs—but not taught how to create them.

    There is more to the problem than a lack of vacancies, in her view.

    Young people also need to know how to identify opportunities, manage money, market products, start businesses, solve problems and build enterprises that can survive beyond the first few months.

    And while unemployment often sparks criticism of young people, Naira wants the conversation to move in a different direction.

    This is not because our young people are lazy or incapable. They are intelligent, creative and very hardworking. But talent without training, resources, mentorship and opportunity can easily become frustration.

    Her proposed change starts much earlier than graduation.

    Entrepreneurship, she argues, should enter the classroom while children are still developing their interests and skills. Financial literacy, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, business management and practical problem-solving could help students understand how to create value rather than simply look for someone to employ them.

    The bigger challenge is what Uganda does with its young population.

    Preparing millions of people to compete for a relatively small number of jobs, Naira argues, cannot be enough. The country also needs people who can create businesses, industries and employment opportunities.

    That is why her message comes back to the same idea.

    It is time to change the programming.

    For Naira, the goal is not to abandon education or employment. It is to broaden what young Ugandans believe they can do with the knowledge and skills they acquire.

    Let us raise builders, innovators, producers and job creators—not only job seekers.

  • UCC: Quiz Contests Better Way to Pass Useful Information to Public

    UCC: Quiz Contests Better Way to Pass Useful Information to Public

    The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has described quiz competitions as an effective way of educating the public and young people, saying they can communicate useful information more effectively than relying solely on dramatized programmes.

    Speaking during the Ultimate University Quiz Season Four activities in Luwero District, Ibrahim Bbosa, Head of Public and International Relations at UCC, said interactive platforms such as quiz contests provide an engaging avenue for passing important information to the public.

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    “Platforms like this quiz contest is one good way of passing over useful information to the public other than using dramatization,” Bbosa said.

    UCC is sponsoring the fourth season of the Ultimate University Quiz, a competition that brings together university students to test their knowledge, quick thinking and ability to communicate.





    The Commission said the initiative goes beyond competition, describing it as a “dynamic classroom” where issues including cybersecurity, digital safety, innovation and national development can be brought closer to young people.

    ‘THE FUTURE DOES NOT WAIT’

    UCC said young people need more than academic knowledge to navigate an increasingly digital world.

    “The future does not wait for young people who only know. It rewards those who can think quickly, communicate clearly, and apply knowledge responsibly,” the Commission said.

    According to UCC, every question in the quiz presents an opportunity to spark curiosity and share useful information, while contestants represent Uganda’s potential for the future.

    “This is more than a contest; it is a dynamic classroom where cybersecurity, digital safety, innovation, and national development come alive,” UCC said.

    BATTLE OF MINDS

    The Commission said its sponsorship of the fourth season is part of efforts to promote knowledge and responsible engagement among young people.

    The competition is expected to challenge university students to think critically while expanding their understanding of issues that affect them and society at large.

    “Every question sparks curiosity, every answer shares useful information, and every contestant represents Uganda’s promise,” UCC said.

    The Commission urged participants to embrace the competition as an opportunity to learn, engage and demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge responsibly.

    “Let the battle of minds begin!” UCC said.

  • Richie Ndagije Sees Uganda’s Next Big Music Opportunity in Afro Electronic

    Richie Ndagije Sees Uganda’s Next Big Music Opportunity in Afro Electronic

    Richie Ndagije is betting big on Uganda’s Afro Electronic scene, but Kamali has raised one issue that could make investors hesitate: ego.

    Ndagije took to X with a confident prediction, arguing that investors who back Ugandan Afro Electronic DJs and producers now could see big returns within the next two years.

    If someone is brave enough to invest in real Ugandan Afro Electronic DJs and Producers, they will reap big in the next two years. It is going to blow up!

    Kamali pushed back, pointing to ego as one of the challenges that could make investing in Uganda’s House music DJs difficult.

    It is hard to invest in Ugandan House music djs who have an ego bro

    Ndagije acknowledged that some DJs have egos, but he pushed back against the idea that the problem defines the entire scene.

    I know some DJs have an ego, but not all of them do.

    Four Names He Says Tell a Different Story

    To back up his point, Ndagije pointed to four names he believes show that Uganda’s Afro Electronic scene has plenty of DJs who are focused on building, supporting and growing the culture.

    He highlighted DJ EL, describing him as down-to-earth and pointing to Elixir, his platform that has empowered young people through music, creativity and mentorship despite having limited resources.

    Ndagije also singled out Aweko Brian and his We Are Wan initiative, which he said has helped young creatives develop their skills in DJing and music production before moving into music releases through the We Are Wan Music label.

    He said the initiative has supported more than 150 Afro Electronic DJs and producers in the past two years alone.

    Nach Mao and La Fabrika Creative Hub also made Ndagije’s list, while he described Slugface as a “genius” who continues to make things happen despite having little to work with.

    Why He Thinks the Scene Is Worth Backing

    Ndagije believes investment in Uganda’s Afro Electronic scene should go beyond paying DJs for gigs and instead support the wider communities growing around them.

    Investing in DJs, producers and their collectives is worth it. When you invest in these communities, you are not just supporting entertainment; you are supporting talent, livelihoods, creativity and the next generation of African electronic music.

    For him, the real opportunity lies in giving young creatives the backing they need to keep building, creating and finding their place in the industry.

    And while Kamali sees ego as a potential stumbling block, Ndagije is confident that Uganda’s Afro Electronic scene has young creatives worth betting on.

    Sometimes, all these young creatives need is someone to believe in what they are building. The return on investment will be great.

  • Spice Girls Leave Fans Disappointed After Cryptic Reunion Tease

    Spice Girls Leave Fans Disappointed After Cryptic Reunion Tease

    Spice Girls fans expected a reunion announcement. Instead, the group revealed a new collection celebrating 30 years of “Spice.”

    The group teased fans earlier this week with a cryptic post promising a major announcement on September 10. That sparked speculation that Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell could finally reunite.

    The announcement turned out to be “The Singles Collection,” a 14-disc box set arriving November 6.

    The official collection will bring together the group’s singles, B-sides, rare remixes and previously unreleased recordings. It will also include four unreleased demos on the CD edition, including “Do You Think About Me,” one of the group’s earliest recordings.

    The five members also contributed new anniversary messages to the collection.

    The announcement disappointed fans who had hoped the cryptic teaser would lead to a reunion tour. Some fans openly joked online about preparing to spend money on concert tickets, only to discover that the group had announced a box set instead.

    A full reunion remains uncertain. Mel C said earlier this year that she still felt optimistic about seeing the group together again.

    Who knows when? But I still feel very optimistic, and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.

    For now, the Spice Girls are giving fans new material from their archives rather than the reunion many were hoping for.

  • African Simba Fires Back at Fave Over Her “Sh**” Treatment Claim

    African Simba Fires Back at Fave Over Her “Sh**” Treatment Claim

    African Simba, the promoter behind Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave‘s recent Uganda performance, has responded to her claims that he underpaid and treated her badly during her visit.

    Fave performed at Thrones Lounge in Bugolobi, Kampala, on September 2, 2026, as Wahala celebrated its third anniversary.

    She later accused the promoter of paying her far less than she was worth and treating her like “sh**.”

    She also said experiences like that make it difficult for people to have nice things to say about Uganda.

    Simba has now addressed the claims directly, quoting Fave’s post on X and giving his version of what happened from the moment she arrived in Uganda.

    Simba Details How He Says He Treated Fave

    Simba’s account begins at the airport, where he says he received Fave with two Range Rovers.

    From there, he moved her from the apartment she normally uses in Uganda to Skyz Hotel Naguru, which he described as a better and more expensive option.

    When Fave refused the standard room, Simba says he upgraded her to a suite at an additional cost.

    The promotional work also became part of his response. He said they created plenty of content together to promote the shows, but his team repeatedly had to ask Fave to post some of it.

    Her day off brought another request, with Fave’s manager asking Simba to help arrange a car because the singer had several activities planned.

    He says he cancelled and rearranged his driver’s plans to make sure she had transportation.

    Simba Disputes Her Claims About the Show and Payment

    The performance itself became another point of disagreement.

    Simba said the agreement called for a 45-minute performance but claimed Fave performed for less than the contracted time.

    He also pointed to disappointment among some Ugandan fans who were unfamiliar with many of the songs she performed.

    Rather than take those issues public at the time, Simba said he chose to protect Fave’s reputation.

    I could have told the public what happened. I could have said that your own manager told me you had overslept when you were supposed to be preparing. I chose not to.

    The payment issue, however, is one point Simba directly disputes.

    He maintained that the agreed payment had already been fulfilled before the show, challenging Fave’s claim that he underpaid her.

    The situation did not end with the Uganda show.

    When one of the Kenya performances became unavailable, Simba said he went looking for another show so Fave could still have two performances.

    Then, when her team missed a flight, he claimed he stayed up dealing with the agent and paid the penalty first after her team agreed to reimburse him.

    After laying out those details, Simba turned the central accusation back on Fave.

    So when you say “I treated you like shit,” I have to ask: which part?

    Simba acknowledged that everything may not have gone perfectly, but maintained that Fave’s description overlooked the effort, money and time he invested in making her stay and performances work.

    He ended his response by pointing to the records he says can back up his account.

    The conversations, contracts, payments and records speak for themselves. I do not need to insult you. I just need to show the facts.

    Fave has not yet publicly responded to Simba’s detailed account.

  • 10 famous Ugandans who died before the age of 40

    10 famous Ugandans who died before the age of 40

    Uganda has lost several well-known personalities at relatively young ages, leaving behind legacies that continue to be remembered by their fans, families and the wider public.

    From musicians and politicians to businessmen and royalty, these prominent Ugandans passed away before reaching the age of 40.

    Here are 10 famous Ugandans who died before the age of 40:

    1. Herman Basudde (1958–1997)

    Legendary musician Herman Basudde died on June 11, 1997, at the age of 38.

    Basudde, who was one of Uganda’s most celebrated musicians, died in a fatal car crash, bringing his successful career to an abrupt end.

    2. Job Paul Kafeero (1970–2007)

    Legendary Kadongo Kamu musician Job Paul Kafeero died on May 17, 2007, at the age of 36.

    Kafeero passed away at Mulago Hospital in Kampala following complications related to illness, which were widely reported as kidney or liver-related complications.

    At the time of his passing, he was preparing to celebrate 20 years in the music industry.

    3. Philly Bongole Lutaaya (1951–1989)

    Philly Bongole Lutaaya died on December 15, 1989, at the age of 38.

    The celebrated musician died at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala from AIDS-related complications.

    Lutaaya became one of the first prominent Ugandans to publicly announce that he was HIV-positive, using his platform to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS at a time when the subject was heavily stigmatised.

    4. Harriet Kisakye

    Popular gospel singer Harriet Kisakye died at the age of 35 while receiving specialised treatment at IHK International Hospital Kampala.

    She had reportedly been transferred from Mulago National Referral Hospital to IHK for specialised care because the facility had a dialysis machine at the time.

    Her death was a major loss to Uganda’s gospel music industry.

    5. Ivan Semwanga (1977–2017)

    Businessman and socialite Ivan Semwanga died in 2017 at the age of 39.

    Semwanga, who was formerly married to socialite Zari Hassan, passed away at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, after being hospitalised.

    His death attracted widespread attention in Uganda and across the region.

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    6. AK 47 (1993–2015)

    Musician Emmanuel Mayanja, popularly known as AK 47, died on March 16, 2015, at the age of 22.

    The younger brother of musician Jose Chameleone died at De Javu Bar in Kansanga under circumstances that sparked widespread public interest.

    A police postmortem report later indicated that he had suffered blunt-force trauma to the head.

    7. Mowzey Radio (1985–2018)

    Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo, popularly known as Mowzey Radio, died on February 1, 2018, at the age of 33.

    The Radio & Weasel star had been admitted to Case Hospital in Kampala after suffering serious injuries during a physical altercation at De Bar in Entebbe on January 22, 2018.

    His death shocked Uganda’s entertainment industry and fans across Africa.

    8. Muhammad Ssegirinya (1988–2025)

    Former Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya died on January 9, 2025, at the age of 37.

    Ssegirinya passed away at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after battling a long illness.

    He was widely known for his outspoken political style and his popularity among supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP).

    9. Rajiv Ruparelia (1990–2025)

    Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, the only son of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, died on May 3, 2025, at the age of 35.

    Rajiv died in a fatal car crash in Kampala, just hours before he was expected to serve as one of the seven groomsmen at a close friend’s high-profile wedding.

    His sudden passing shocked Uganda’s business community and the public.

    10. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (1992–2026)

    Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 34.

    The young king died in the United States while receiving treatment for cancer.

    Oyo became king of Tooro at the age of three and went on to reign for more than three decades, making his death one of the most significant losses in Uganda’s recent history.

    His burial is scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Tooro Kingdom.

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  • Babiito explain process behind selection of Prince Edward Kijanangoma as new Omukama of Tooro

    Babiito explain process behind selection of Prince Edward Kijanangoma as new Omukama of Tooro

    The Babiito royal clan has explained how Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was selected as the new Omukama of Tooro, saying the process involved nomination, selection and detailed vetting by a 21-member succession committee.

    The committee was appointed by the Babiito royal clan following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to handle the process of identifying his successor.

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    Fr Charles Oyo, a member of the Babiito royal clan and the 21-member committee, speaking to Daily Monitor, said the committee did not use a voting system to determine the next King.

    Instead, the members developed criteria to guide them in identifying and assessing potential candidates from different generations of the royal family.

    “The process was quite long because we were given responsibility by the Babiito clan. There were 21 people, and we sat down and had a lot of discussions,” Fr Oyo said.

    He explained that the committee first established criteria before considering possible candidates from different generations of the royal family.

    “We looked at different generations. We did not have any child to put into consideration. Then we went to Kaboyo’s generation and to Rukidi’s generation,” he said.

    Prince Edward Kijanangoma is a grandson of the late Omukama Rukidi III, while his father, the late Christopher Paul Kijanangoma, was a son of Rukidi III.

    According to Fr Oyo, the committee considered several factors, including leadership skills, education, experience and the candidates’ knowledge of Tooro’s culture, rituals, customs and traditions.

    “We looked at the skills required for someone to become a leader. We considered the competencies and experience this person has, their acquaintance with the culture of Tooro, and their acquaintance with the rituals, customs and traditions of the Tooro Kingdom,” he said.

    The committee also assessed the candidates’ ability to listen to the people, understand and articulate their concerns, work with government and other stakeholders, and deliver results.

    Fr Oyo said the committee also considered the wider social needs of the kingdom, including strong families, disciplined children and citizens who understand and respect Tooro’s culture.

    “We need good families, we need good children, we need discipline, and we need cultured citizens. We cannot have cultured citizens if we do not have good families,” he said.

    He stressed that the process was not an election or a simple vote among the 21 committee members.

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    Instead, candidates were first nominated, after which the committee used its agreed criteria to select those who would proceed to the next stage before subjecting them to detailed vetting.

    “No, no, no. We had nomination. After nomination, there was a criterion that we followed to pick out someone who is going to another stage. After nomination, we did selections. After selections, we followed with vetting,” Fr Oyo said.

    He said the candidates were vetted “seriously and critically” before the committee came up with a priority list.

    Some of the candidates contacted during the process, he added, declined the responsibility because of other commitments.

    “Someone has to accept and say, ‘Yes, I will, and I am going to make this happen,’” he said.

    Fr Oyo explained that the committee ranked the candidates according to priority and then approached them individually.

    “The first one said, ‘No, I have responsibilities, and I am not able to be the king.’ The next one, good enough, accepted the responsibility and we allowed him to be our next king,” he said.

    The process eventually led to the proclamation of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new Omukama of Tooro at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City on Wednesday evening.

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  • Minister Babalanda Hosts Best PDM Beneficiaries from Budiope West, Tips Them on Four-Acre Model

    Minister Babalanda Hosts Best PDM Beneficiaries from Budiope West, Tips Them on Four-Acre Model

    BUDIOPE, BUYENDE– The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday hosted Parish Development Model (PDM) model beneficiaries drawn from all the 277 villages of Budiope West Constituency in Buyende District.

    The engagement brought together the beneficiary with the best PDM success story from each of the 277 villages, across the 38 parishes and 8 sub-counties that make up Budiope West. The beneficiaries included farmers, traders, youth, men and women who effectively invested the Shs1 million they each received from the wealth-creation revolving fund in ventures that have thrived, making them shining examples for other beneficiaries and those yet to receive the funds.

    In her remarks, Minister Babalanda conveyed warm regards from H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, and the entire staff of the Office of the President.

    She said the purpose of the gathering was to listen to the beneficiaries, celebrate their transformative stories and identify their underlying challenges so that these can be addressed to ensure the programme fully delivers on its goal of moving households from the subsistence to the money economy.

    Minister Babalanda commended the model beneficiaries for their discipline and innovation and urged them to serve as role models in their respective villages.

    “I urge you to go back and share the knowledge and values that have made you stand out with your village mates, so that everyone who receives PDM funds registers success,” she said.

    She emphasized that PDM is the flagship Government programme for wealth creation at parish level and is designed to reach every Ugandan at the grassroots.

    She urged beneficiaries to remain disciplined and to repay the loans on time so that the revolving fund can benefit more people in the next cycles.

    The Minister warned against diverting PDM funds to non-productive ventures.”Do not use PDM money to marry second wives or for drinking. That money is seed capital to fight poverty in your home,” Babalanda cautioned to laughter and applause.

    During the meeting, beneficiaries shared moving testimonies of how the Shs1 million has helped them start poultry projects, piggery, goat rearing, dairy, retail shops, and crop farming, enabling them to improve household incomes, pay school fees and meet basic needs.

    Minister Babalanda assured them of her continued commitment to monitor PDM implementation in the constituency, saying she will move door to door to all beneficiaries in Budiope West to witness practicability and to work with district leaders to ensure transparency and accountability so that the money reaches all intended beneficiaries.

    She pledged to continue serving as their role model by sharing knowledge on several agricultural projects aimed at increasing household income and defeating poverty.In addition to PDM, the Minister urged the beneficiaries to adopt the Four-Acre Model as a practical approach for rural families to escape poverty through intensive and profitable use of small land holdings.

    She explained the model as championed by President Museveni: Acre 1 for coffee and cocoa as long-term cash crops with stable income; Acre 2 for fruits such as oranges and mangoes; Acre 3 for food crops such as maize, beans, cassava, sweet potatoes and vegetables; and Acre 4 for pasture to support zero-grazing dairy farming.

    She also encouraged them to take on backyard, home-based enterprises such as vegetable growing and poultry for eggs, in line with the guidance of President Museveni, the champion of wealth creation.Minister Babalanda reiterated Government’s commitment to supporting household income-generating activities as part of the broader agenda of transforming Uganda under the leadership of H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

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  • How descendants of Omukama Oyo can qualify for the Tooro throne

    How descendants of Omukama Oyo can qualify for the Tooro throne

    Rev. Fr. Charles Oyo Amooti of the Babiito Royal Clan has explained what he believes would be required for any of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s children to be considered for the Tooro Kingdom throne.

    Speaking to the media, Rev. Fr. Amooti emphasized that the Babiito clan does not rely on information circulating in the public domain when determining matters concerning the royal family and succession.

    He explained that, according to Tooro cultural practices, when a child is born into the royal clan, the child is formally introduced to the elders, after which a number of traditional ceremonies and rituals are performed.

    The child is also given a name and a celebration is held to formally recognize the new member of the clan.

    “We have heard some people talk about there is a child or the children of King Oyo, but we as members of the clan, we don’t pick information from the street. Here in Tooro, when a child is born, this child is introduced to the elders and they perform a number of ceremonies and rituals. They name the child, and they have a celebration.”

    Rev. Fr. Amooti further explained that when a child is identified as being destined for leadership within the Kingdom, additional steps are taken to prepare them for the responsibilities that come with such a position.

    According to him, the child is taken out of the Palace and raised through formal training designed to help them understand the Kingdom, its traditions and their potential responsibilities as they grow into adulthood.

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    “When this child is to be destined for leadership in the Kingdom, they will take this child out of the Palace and bring the child up with formal training so that this child would be able to understand what the Kingdom is, but also to have this child grow from one stage to another into a mature adult who has the capacity to make a difference.”

    His remarks come amid heightened debate over the succession of the late Omukama Oyo, with questions continuing to emerge over whether his child could have a claim to the Tooro throne.

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  • Dr.Ayub Mukisa: How President Museveni’s Strategy Could Help Solve Karamoja’s Climate Crisis

    Dr.Ayub Mukisa: How President Museveni’s Strategy Could Help Solve Karamoja’s Climate Crisis

    This piece is part of a series of articles on the climate change crisis in Karamoja produced by the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC). In this article, however, we specifically reflect on the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) release of 9th September 2026, which stated that, “President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a three-phase food stabilisation strategy for Karamoja aimed at helping households withstand recurrent droughts, strengthen food security and progressively reduce dependence on emergency food relief.”

    As a team from the Department for Critical Thinking at KACC, we first analyse the President’s statement while also appreciating his consideration of a strategy aimed at reducing Karamoja’s dependence on emergency food relief (See PPU, 9th September 2026). The statement, made at the 11th edition of the Karamoja Cultural Event at Naitakwae Grounds in Moroto District, clearly indicates that Karamoja needs to transition from food relief towards building resilience and adaptive capacity in response to the climate change crisis.

    In his speech, the President recommended the promotion of sorghum. However, our appeal is that sorghum production should be promoted intensively, while mechanisms for controlling sorghum sales should also be strengthened if the President’s recommendations are to effectively contribute to resilience and adaptive capacity in Karamoja.

    Simon Levine, in his 2010 food security analysis titled “What to do about Karamoja,” argued that empirical evidence challenges some of the perceptions of Karamoja held within government, the civil service and among development partners. Indeed, President Museveni reinforced this argument when he stated that “Karamoja is a fertile area” and that what it needs is irrigation to transform the region’s vulnerability to prolonged drought.

    Similarly, a 2023 study by Alex, Barakagira, and Isaiah Ndungo, titled “Watershed Management and Climate Change Adaptation Mechanisms Used by People Living in Dryland Areas of Lokere Catchment in Karamoja,” emphasised that initiatives aimed at addressing climate change effects have resulted in positive and significant benefits to agricultural production.

    Therefore, as the President stated, developing large-scale water infrastructure, including dams, to support irrigation and reduce dependence on rainfall could significantly reduce vulnerability to drought. 

    Ayub Mukisa, PhD, writes from the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC).

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