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At the heart of Moroto town, communities from across Karamoja and the wider Ateker cluster have gathered for the 11th Karamoja Cultural Festival, turning the region's distinctive heritage into a celebration of identity, peace and tourism.
The seven-day festival, which began on September 6 and runs until September 12, 2026, is being hosted in Moroto district under the theme "Unity in Culture, Strength in Peace, Prosperity through Tourism and Natural Resources".
President Yoweri Museveni on September 9, 2026, officially graced the festival, accompanied by Vice President (Rtd) Maj. Jessica Alupo, ministers responsible for Karamoja, and religious and cultural leaders.
The President's presence added national prominence to an event that organisers see as an important platform for changing the way the region and its people are perceived. For visitors, however, the festival offers something deeper than a political gathering.
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