Who are the Karimojong?

Karamoja, home to the Karimojong, is located in northeast Uganda. Karamoja is a semi-arid high desert, which makes up 10% of the landmass of Uganda and is divided into seven districts. Moroto town is the political and judicial center of Karamoja and sits at the base of Mt. Moroto (3,083m).

Until recently the Karimojong have been characterised by armed conflict, often stemming from cattle raiding. This has left unresolved animosity between many of the Karimojong clans. The current “peace” in the region is the result of a significant army presence from the Ugandan government.

Not all men are warriors, but all who are warriors wear hats and the women and girls adorn themselves with beaded jewelry. While many of the Karimojong will say that they are “Christian,” sadly this identification with Christ does not usually represent a transformed life. For the most part, Christianity is viewed as another way to protect oneself from evil or to bring prosperity.

What’s the vision?

For the Karimojong to be set free from darkness, to be set free from the bondage of destructive traditions, to be transformed into the full measure of Christ, and to reproduce this transformed life of Christ in their fellow tribesmen.

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