President Yoweri Museveni is expected in Karamoja next week to launch government internet connection in the sub-region, before the project is spread all over the country.

This development was confirmed by the minister for information and national guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.

Dr. Baryomunsi expressed optimism that the project will help cause development in the region.

Meanwhile, a section of MPs from Karamoja have welcomed the government’s move to launch the internet fibre starting with Karamoja.

They say this will improve communication as well as promote infrastructure development.

Napak district woman MP Faith Nakut says the project will help attract tourists and boost tourism in Karamoja and sell the region to the rest of the world.

Nakut however noted that majority of the local people will not benefit from the project since they do not own smart phones.

Cue//…Nakut on internet eng/ngk.