Amudat District Profile

District Profile

Amudat District

A Uganda-Kenya border district positioned for cross-border trade, livestock development, social transformation and peacebuilding.

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District facts

  • Population: Approximately 203,400 people
  • Land area: Approximately 2,765 km²
  • Main ethnic groups: Pokot
  • Primary occupations: Pastoralism, livestock trade, cross-border commerce, beekeeping, and crop farming.

Key development challenges

  • Harmful traditional practices including FGM and child marriage
  • Maternal and reproductive health challenges
  • Cross-border insecurity
  • Water scarcity
  • Limited livelihood diversification

KAYEN strategic focus

Ending harmful cultural practices, improving maternal and reproductive health services, peacebuilding initiatives, water infrastructure, climate resilience, and women-led livestock enterprises.

These investments are designed to strengthen resilience, expand opportunities and support community-led transformation.

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