Erratic rains, drought and raids leave Karamoja hungry

A pastoralist.

The main source of income for the Karamoja is livestock, which has been affected by cattle raiding from neighbouring communities. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI | NMG

Most families in the expansive region are struggling and looking for another way of getting food; some have ventured into small businesses such as selling firewood to get money and buy food

For most people who have grown up and lived in Karamoja, it has been mostly a pastoralist’s life.