Water scarcity in Teso and Karamoja heightens tensions among pastoralists
The prolonged dry spell in the Teso and Karamoja sub-regions has exacerbated the traditional challenges of water scarcity, pushing these pastoralist communities to the brink as they struggle to secure vital resources for their livestock. Competition for dwindling water sources and pasture has raised tensions between the Iteso, Balalo, and Karimojong pastoralists, raising concerns about a potential escalation of conflict.