Between March and July 2024 which corresponds to the lean season, all the nine districts of Karamoja region are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), with 45 percent of the population analysed (600,000 people) facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). This includes 84,000 people (6 percent of the population analysed) classified in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) while 516,000 people (39 percent of the population analysed) are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).,

In Uganda, Karamoja is the most vulnerable region to climate-related shocks and hazards which significantly contribute to persistent low levels of food and livestock production. The 2023/24 crop production season yields were below average due to a series of prolonged dry spells which reduced availability of pastures for livestock and induced migration to the neighboring districts.

The situation is expected to improve in the projected period (August 2024 – February 2025) due to seasonal gains and projected production, however, the event of the forecasted La Nina might impact the situation negatively. The population in IPC Phase 3 or above is expected to reduce from 600,000 people (45 percent of the population analysed) to 408,000 (30 percent of the population analysed). Around 27,000 people (2 percent of the population analysed will be in Phase 4 and 382,000 people (28 percent of the population analysed) will be in Phase 3.

• Provide food plus any livelihood assistance to households in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) and Phase 4 (Emergency).
• Include livestock disease and vector surveillance in the early warning bulletins that are produced monthly.
• Introduce programs aimed at reducing human wildlife conflict in the districts neighboring national parks.
• Improve security for both people and livestock to allow households open up land for farming.
• Address the issue of post-harvest losses and support households to keep enough food stocks.
• Monitor crop performance trends through conducting Mid-season crop surveys to gather information relevant for understanding the crop trend as well as any risks that may have a negative bearing on food situations