Young Karamojong herders rounding up cattle at sunset, Moroto District, Uganda
The Karamojong or Karimojong are a Nilotic ethnic are agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda. Their language is also known as Karamojong or Karimojong and is part of the Nilotic language family. The main livelihood activity of the Karamojong is herding livestock, which has social and cultural importance. Crop cultivation is a secondary activity, undertaken only in areas where it is practicable. Due to the arid climate of the region, the Karamojong have always practised a sort of pastoral transhumance, where for 3–4 months in a year, they move their livestock to the neighboring districts in search of water and pasture for their animals. The availability of food and water is always a concern and affects the Karamojong's interaction with other ethnic groups.
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Location: Moroto District, Uganda
Photo credit: © Roberto Cornacchia / Alamy / Afripics
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