The distribution of iron sheets in Karamoja- Initially met with excitement -has turned into a source of frustration for residents, as they are unable to utilize the roofing materials due to lack of additional building materials like nails, timber, and cement.

The predicament has led to iron sheets sitting unused in homes and thus underscoring the complex realities faced by marginalized communities in the region.

Teresa Ngorok, a resident of Katanga village, says they received the iron sheets, but without nails, timber, and cement, they cannot build homes.

Anjello Pulkol, a councilor from Loputuk, has blamed government for failing to consult residents before initiating the program, saying the situation exposes the underlying socioeconomic challenges facing Karamoja residents.

Another resident Lokii Peter, argues that government needs to understand that if they cannot afford food, they should not expect them to build with iron sheets since they have nothing to sell to buy extra materials.

The development has rendered the initial aid ineffective.