Karamoja Interest Group On Mining (KAMIG)

Resource Rights Africa (RRA) is the Lead Organization of KAMIG which was formed to work towards the peaceful transformation of conflicts related to mining in Karamoja sub-region an area endowed with over 50 different minerals including gold, silver, copper, and iron. The rich mineral potential holds the promise of economic development and has
attracted both foreign and domestic companies acquiring exploration and/or mining rights in the region. A total of 17,083.34sq.km i.e. 61.67% of total land area is licenced for mineral exploration and extraction activities.

Goal To develop partnerships to contribute to the transformation of conflicts related to the
mining sector in Karamoja.

Objectives

1.  To bridge the information gap between mining agencies, local governments and the communities on conflict transformation arising from land use management and mining.
2. To profile or document conflicts arising from mining activities in the Karamoja sub-region.
3. To build the capacities of local governments and communities to transform conflicts
   arising from land use management and mining activities.
4. To foster transparency and accountability on benefits accruing from mining for peaceful
   development in Karamoja sub-region.
5. To lobby and create partnerships for development and advocacy in Karamoja’s mining
   sector.
6. To create platforms for stakeholder engagement and advocacy.

KAMIG Membership

KAMIG is a consortium of four (4) District Local Governments representatives and 16 member organizations.
1. District Local Government Moroto (District Natural Resource Office)
2. District Local Government Kotido (District Natural Resource Office)
3. District Local Government Kaabong (District Natural Resource Office)
4. District Local Government Abim (District Land Board
5. Karamoja Action Research Team (KART)
6. Karamoja Development Forum (KDF)
7. Ecological Christian Organization (ECO)
8. Christian Action For Rural Development (CAFORDE)
9. Advocates for Natural Resource and Development (ANARDE)
10. Resource Rights Africa (RRA)
11. Acherer Mining Group, Nakapiripirit District
12. Alerek Mixed Mining Group
13. Chepkararat Joint Miners Association
14. Kaabong Mineral Dealers Association
15. Kaabong Mining Association
16. Kacheri Miners Association
17. Moruita Mixed Miners
18. Morulem Miners Association
19. Rupa Community Development Trust (RUCODET)
20. SOGDEK Miners Association (Moroto)

Contact IG Coordinator
Lotukei Dean Raphael
Mob: +256(0)772 647 592
Office: +256(0)393 239 678