Airtel Uganda Donates 10 Tonnes Of Food To 2000 Karamoja Households

One of Uganda’s biggest telecommunications companies, Airtel Uganda, has donated food to Karamoja under its Airtel Cares program.

It donated 10 tonnes of food to 2000 homes in North- Eastern Uganda, Karamoja. This is in an effort to lend a helping hand in ending hunger that has stroked the region.

David Birungi, the Airtel Uganda Public Relations, and Corporate Communications Manager said it is part of their efforts to give back to the communities but also join other noble causes like fighting hunger.

“Airtel Uganda is pleased to join other individuals, corporate organizations and public institutions that have made an outreach to more than half a million people who are experiencing hunger in the Karamoja region,” Birungi said

Apparently, the company is working with the local leaders of Karamoja. This is to identify the most vulnerable families to receive the aid.

Each family is to receive 4kgs of posho and 2kgs of beans. In Moroto, they will extend food items to 700 families, reach out to 700 families in Napak. Furthermore, they will reach out to 600 families in Nabilatuk. These are all areas facing severe food shortages.

“We are aware of the combined efforts by different players in government, the development sector and donors to end this biting severe food shortage. We shall continue to support such efforts. First, to put relief food on the table and find lasting solutions to the problem. We also have 100% 4G network across the country. This can be used by the different players to gather information on different aspects of food security in the region. With the right information, food can be sourced from areas of plenty to those most in need. We are committed to supporting such efforts,” Mr. Birungi said.

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSNET) estimates that about 518,000 people from Karamoja’s poorest families face critical food insecurity resulting from seasons of crop failure.

David Koriang, the Moroto district chairperson also applauded the telecom company for coming to the rescue of the population.


“I would like to thank Airtel Uganda for this selfless act of service. The food that has been donated will save many families and push them for many days as other interventions are being concluded. We appreciate your generosity.”

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