Districts

MOYO DISTRICT

Present day Moyo and Adjumani District made up the former Madi District. Moyo District was created in 1980 and in 1977, on one of its counties Adjumani was elevated to District status. LOCATION Moyo borders the districts of Adjumani in […] [READ MORE »]

MOROTO DISTRICT

It is part of the former Karamoja District which existed at Independence in1962. Under the 1974 provincial Administration, the district was divided into 3 North Karamoja, Central Karamoja and South Karamoja. IN 1980, Central and South Karamoja were joined to […] [READ MORE »]

LIRA DISTRICT

At Independence, Lira district was part of the then Lango District which consisted of present-day Apac and Lira districts. Under the provincial Administration, Lango was divided into West Lango and East Lango Districts in 1974. In 1980, East Lango was […] [READ MORE »]

KOTIDO DISTRICT

At Independence in 1962, Karamoja consisted of the present day Kotido, Moroto and Nakapiripirit. Under the 1974 Provincial Administration, the district was divided into North Karamoja, South Karamoja and Central Karamoja. In 1980, North Karamoja became Kotido District. It is […] [READ MORE »]

Kitgum District

Kitgum was part of Acholi District at Independence in 1962. Under the 1974 provincial Administration, Acholi was divided into two districts, West and east Acholi. The latter became Kitgum District. LOCATION It borders the Districts of Gulu in the West, […] [READ MORE »]