Karamoja unveils first Peace and Technology University in historic ceremony
KAPATU launch marks a new era of education, stability, and development in the Ateker region.
A new chapter has opened in Karamoja following the official unveiling of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) in Losilang, North Division, Kotido Municipality. The landmark event drew thousands of residents, cultural leaders, government officials, academics, and international partners, each gathered to witness what many are calling a turning point for the region.
The ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Emeritus Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who described the institution as a crucial investment in the future of Karamoja and the broader Ateker community.
Proceedings began with a solemn Holy Mass led by Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama of Gulu Diocese, setting a hopeful tone for the day.
For many in attendance, the launch of KAPATU symbolized long-awaited progress in a region deeply affected by insecurity and underdevelopment.
The university aims to provide accessible higher education rooted in peace-building, technology, and skill-based learning, fields seen as vital for transforming Karamoja’s social and economic landscape. Local leaders expressed optimism that empowering youth through education will reduce conflict, improve livelihoods, and unlock opportunities across the region.
The unveiling of KAPATU marks what many believe is the beginning of a new dawn, one where education becomes the driving force shaping a more peaceful, prosperous Karamoja.
