Put down your gun, pick up your baton and run for peace

However, observers say that disarming the Karimojong while the Turkana and Pokot in Kenya and the Toposa in Sudan remain armed will not translate into stability.

Since the disarmament efforts of the three governments are at variance, this issue should be addressed at the regional level, said Turkana Central MP Ekwe Ethuro.

“Anything that affects two of the partner states becomes a matter of the [EA] Community,” he added.

Moroto is the biggest town in Karamoja region, home to 1.3 million people. Official data indicates that 80 per cent of the people live on less than a dollar. Most of them resort to cattle rustling to survive.