District Profile
Kaabong District
Karamoja’s largest district and a unique opportunity for integrated conservation, development, climate-resilient livelihoods and trade.
District facts
- Population: Approximately 264,600 people
- Land area: Approximately 7,278 km²
- Main ethnic groups: Dodoth, Ik and minority pastoral communities
- Primary occupations: Livestock production, crop farming, tourism, beekeeping, and trade.
Key development challenges
- Food insecurity and malnutrition
- Cross-border insecurity
- Poor road and market infrastructure
- Child protection concerns
- Climate-related livelihood losses
KAYEN strategic focus
Water infrastructure, climate adaptation, education and health services, women-led enterprises, peacebuilding initiatives, and livestock value chain development.
These investments are designed to strengthen resilience, expand opportunities and support community-led transformation.