Kotido Bishop Calls For Irrigation Systems To Combat Recurring Hunger In Karamoja

Bishop Dominic Eibu of the Kotido Catholic Diocese has asked the government to invest in irrigation systems to address recurring food shortages in the Karamoja sub-region. He made the request during a visit to St. Peter Anai Catholic Parish in the Lira Diocese on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

The bishop stated that while food donations provide immediate relief, irrigation is necessary to help farmers grow crops during the prolonged dry spells that have affected the region since May. He noted that these systems would reduce dependence on seasonal rainfall and strengthen long-term food security for communities relying on rain-fed agriculture.

During his visit, Eibu also thanked the Lira Diocese for donating food to help communities in Karamoja. These donations followed requests for assistance from the Kotido and Moroto dioceses as food shortages worsened in the area.